UK Music reveals 2020 music diversity survey and unveils "game-changing" plan to boost diversity
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UK Music Diversity Report finds representation of Black, Asian and
ethnic minorities & women up at almost every level. Music
industry showing huge increase in women and those from Black, Asian
and ethnic minority communities entering the industry since 2016.
Despite improvements, more work still needed to support women and
those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities at senior
level. UK Music Diversity Taskforce ground-breaking Ten-Point Plan
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UK Music today reveals the findings of its 2020 Workforce Diversity Survey in its UK Music Diversity Report. It also unveils a bold Ten-Point Plan to put the music business “front and centre” of the drive to tackle racism and boost diversity in Britain. Since its launch in 2016, the globally respected survey tracks progress to boost diversity and inclusion in the UK’s music industry that contributes £5.2 billion a year to the UK economy and sustains 190,000 jobs. Among the key findings of the 2020 Music Industry Workforce Diversity Survey are:
The survey findings from UK Music - the collective voice of the UK music industry - come in the wake of a year of action, triggered by the death of George Floyd and the protests in support of Black Lives Matter. They follow a concerted campaign in the music industry to reset itself to better support the black community with events such as #BlackoutTuesday. The results will also inform industry initiatives to build on the work that followed the #MeToo campaign to highlight sexual abuse and harassment. The survey collates data from across the music business including studios, management agencies, music publishers, major and independent record labels, music licensing companies and the live music sector. The findings of the survey give the music industry, Government and other stakeholders an unparalleled insight into where improvements are needed regarding diversity and inclusion - and highlights where positive change is already under way. The survey is overseen by UK Music’s Diversity Taskforce which has worked since it was established in 2015 to boost inclusion and diversity across the industry. The survey reveals the music industry continues to make good progress on improving diversity and the work done to boost inclusion in the four years since the surveys started is paying off. However, more work is needed and the urgent need for faster change has driven the creation of UK Music’s Diversity Taskforce’s Ten-Point Plan, led by its chair Ammo Talwar MBE and Deputy Chair Paulette Long OBE. There have been great improvements at entry level for both women and Black, Asian and ethnic minority representation. However, the results show that more needs to be done to improve representation and retention of both women and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities at senior levels and among older age groups of those working in the industry. This year, a record 3,670 people working in the music industry took part in UK Music’s survey. The survey results are published every two years. The survey findings informed the work carried out this year by UK Music’s Diversity Taskforce which worked collaboratively with music industry leaders and UK Music members to draw up its new ground-breaking Ten-Point Plan. The Ten-Point plan is outlined below:
The Ten-Point Plan was devised following widespread consultation by members of the UK Music Taskforce with stakeholders right across the music industry, as well as an analysis of the survey data. A series of focus groups were also held to gauge opinion. UK Music Diversity Taskforce Chair Ammo Talwar MBE said: “Against a backdrop of global change the Diversity Taskforce has been carefully listening, challenging and working behind the scenes to help shape a transformational and game-changing Ten-Point Plan. “This plan is data driven, evidence based with metrics and lived experience. It’s the accumulation of nine months’ work across the whole music industry to support yet hold the industry to account. “No tokenistic statements, no short-term wins but a truly collaborative long term plan that reboots the sector and ensures diversity is front and centre of all major decisions.” UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said: “As an industry, we are united in our determination to lead the way on improving diversity and inclusion in our sector and across society. “This report consists of a frank and candid analysis of the current situation our industry faces, and a bold and ambitious Ten-Point Plan for how to achieve the positive change we all want to see. It’s relevant not just to the music industry, but to organisations everywhere. “If our music industry is to tell the story of modern-day Britain, then it needs to look like modern-day Britain too. This ground-breaking report is an important step towards achieving that.” UK Music Head of Diversity Rachel Bolland said: “We have listened to diverse communities and worked with the Diversity Taskforce to change our language and approach to the Diversity Report and have produced our most comprehensive report to date. “Focus groups allowed us to listen to the lived experiences of people in our industry and helped to frame the survey questions and the content of the report. We are committed to listening and adapting moving forward.” UK Music Taskforce Deputy Chair Paulette Long OBE said: “The last four and a half years has seen our Diversity Taskforce lead the way with a survey giving evidence of issues that needed highlighting, and introducing a Ten-Point Plan to address and rectify some of the underlying obstacles. “It’s good to see industry organisations review and reset imbalances on their boards, but I am still wary of ‘knee jerk’ reactions and want to task industry gatekeepers to look towards making long lasting systemic changes. Let us resolve to never turn back.” Notes to editors:
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