Join us as we spotlight Suzanne Bull MBE, founder of Attitude is Everything. From a music enthusiast facing accessibility barriers to a pioneering force in the industry, Suzanne's story is one of determination and impact.
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CONNECTING THE DOTS AND MUCH MORE - Disability Advocate with Lived Experience
National Diversity Awards nominee 2024
All4inclusion nominee award 2024
for positive role model with a disability
It's great to see that the BRIT Awards are committed to making the show more inclusive, responding proactively to last year’s feedback by taking concerted actions for 2024. Nice one Dr Jo Twist OBE (she/her)YolanDa Brown OBE DL and the BPI team. #BRITs
The 60 / 40 gender split in favour of female artists for the nominees in the Artist of the Year category is one of the standout developments following last year’s controversy. Doubling the number of nominations for Artist of the Year, International Artist of the Year and introduction of R&B as its own genre award are also positive steps forward, together with greater transparency in setting out the makeup and demographics of the Voting Academy.
Plus the selection of Youth Music funded partner Saffron Records as the 'Official Supported Non-Profit for 2024' for the BRIT Awards & Mercury Prize is brilliant to see.
It’s important now to build on this positive momentum as there’s more to be done to ensure a creative, diverse, and inclusive music industry. For young people, it’s imperative they see people like them represented in the nominations, awards and wider music industries. From a wide range of backgrounds in terms of gender, ethnicity, disability and socioeconomic background. It’s about young people having role models representing them and their lives both on and off stage.
It’s also great for creativity too. Greater diversity produces greater music. Artists from a range of backgrounds create songs and lyrics often expressing their own lived experiences, challenges and observations on society. This provides us with rich, thoughtful music from a multitude of voices, platforming the diversity and creativity of the UK.
And it all starts at the grassroots, supporting young people at the earliest age to make, learn and then earn in music. This is the national ecosystem we support and invest in at Youth Music and we ask the music industries to do the same with us. This in turn will create the very pipeline of diverse creative talent that’s being called for.
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“Greater diversity leads to greater creativity”.
Youth Music CEO, Matt Griffiths, spoke on Times Radio this morning about RAYE’s history-making seven #BRITs nominations and how this year’s awards sees a more diverse lineup of nominees.
Listen below (from 48:20):
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Exciting news for music enthusiasts! The 2024 Grammy predictions are in, and the race for Song of the Year is heating up. Check out this blog post to discover the potential winners among influential artists like Rihanna, Billie Eilish, and Zach Bryan. Song of the Year holds immense significance for songwriters, representing the ultimate recognition in the industry. Gain insights into the differences between Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and explore the intriguing list of potential contenders. Don't miss out on this engaging read! Follow the link to Forbes: [https://lnkd.in/dpSNNXC6) #Grammy2024#SongOfTheYear#MusicPredictions
Cultural IP: AFRO HOUSE
A genre of house music involving elements of tribal house, deep house, and the beautiful sounds of soulful music.
House music was invented by Black Culture in the late 1970s before being exploited by music industry companies Universal Music GroupSony Music EntertainmentWarner Music Group into a $9.7 billion dollar industry.
Big gratitude to the pioneering DJs, Stakeholders and current Creators like @tenoceans that brilliantly preserve/perpetuate the heritage of this Cultural IP.
Join the movement to ensure music companies selling Black creativity INVEST into improving Black communities.
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Its not OK to take more than you give to Black Culture.
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Exciting news for music lovers in Chicago! With Record Store Day just around the corner on April 20th, Beverly Records, one of the city's oldest record stores, is gearing up for the celebration. Learn more about how they are preparing for the big day in this insightful blog post. Check it out here: [One of Chicago's oldest record stores prepares for National Record Store Day](https://ift.tt/cZuoUVi)
Founder @ #iVoted Concerts & Festival. Partner @ Collective Entertainment. Author + Host of How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams; Interning 101.
🎶 Day 9 Music Education Access 🎧
We explored the topic of racism in the music industry on Day 8 - it's crucial to acknowledge and address the inequalities that persist within an industry that's supposed to bring people together through the power of music. 🤝
On Day 9, we take a closer look at who has access to music education and the significance it plays in our journey toward racial justice.
Let's ensure music remains a unifying force, devoid of discrimination and prejudice. Learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gT86GJGc#RacialJustice#MusicIndustry#EqualityForAll#ChangeIsNow
Founder at Attitude is Everything
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