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Racial inequality costs London's black and south Asian music events

Published Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Updated October 14

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) report estimates that cancellations, displacement, and events prevented from taking place cost London £127m to £141m annually.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the systemic racial discrimination within London's live music industry, highlighting the financial and reputational damage to black and south Asian artists and venues, and calling for transparent, evidence-based licensing decisions.

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