26:), founded in the UK in 2020, and launched in the UK in 2021, works for equal opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people in the jazz and classical music industry, opportunities that include the chance to learn a musical instrument, attend a music school, pursue a career in music and reach senior levels within the sector without facing discrimination.
81:. Many, especially women, believed that their mental health had deteriorated as a result. Key findings highlighted the gender pay disparity, and the pressure on Black women in the music industry to change their behaviour, voice, and appearance to fit in with white expectations. The report can be downloaded from the BLIM web site.
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