The Musicians’ Union Presents: Improving Cultural Diversity and Representation in the Music Industries — Challenging Perceptions, Stereotypes, and Assumptions

This panel discussion brings together musicians from the Global Majority in and around Leeds and the North of England, to discuss challenges and opportunities to progress in the music industries amidst cultural stereotyping and assumptions. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the intersectional and pluralistic experiences of musicians from the Global Majority, and look at ways of improving participation and representation in the music industries.

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Learn more about The Musicians' Union

The Musicians' Union is the UK trade union for all musicians representing over 36,000 musicians across the UK working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of members with all the major employers in the industry, we offer a range of support services for musicians.

We stand up for employed and self-employed musicians working in every area of the UK music industry, including music education.

We work to maximise the employment and overall income of musicians as well as protecting and improving working conditions. We also offer advice, support and legal assistance based on every individual member’s needs.

We lobby government at all levels and campaign on a national and international scale on issues of relevance to our members.

We actively oppose all forms of harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination whether on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, colour, class, caring responsibilities, marital status, sexuality, disability, age, or other status or personal characteristic.