This session will further explore the themes in our article, 'Born Into Music, Locked Out of Power'.

Why is it that despite the overrepresentation of Global Majority in junior roles, this trend doesn't translate into management or c-suite levels? Why is the progression of young people from the Global Majority stunted, despite their clear musicality, ambition and passion?

Through our article, piece, Youth Music is shone a light on young people’s current feelings towards representation in the music industries, and recommended solutions to support young people from the Global Majority to feel that a sustainable, successful career in the music industries is an achievable ambition.

With interviews with young creatives, grassroots youth music project leaders, academic experts like Dr Pauline Muir and industry professionals such as George the Poet, Youth Music both celebrated the essential role that music plays in Global Majority communities and outlined practical steps for achieving equitable representation in the music industries.