Category: DE&I

Reading Time: < 1 minute In partnership with the University of Westminster Centre for Research and Education in Arts and Media and the British Library, Beyond the Bassline explores Black British music and its origins, whether in basements, clubs or carnivals. It showcases the spirit of the community, culture, resistance and joy whilst celebrating the new music inspired from the trailblazers. The exhibition will run […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute This Lesbian Visibility Day (26 April) & Week (22 April – 28 April), Ray Pagden (CEO, Motus Music & MPA BeYou Network Champion) interviews Maria Angel (Production Manager, MediaTracks) to discuss how to navigate and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation, visibility and support within the music publishing industry. Watch the interview below

Reading Time: 7 minutes Check out below quotes on ‘inspiring inclusion’ from our MPA colleagues, board members and guest speakers. In March we celebrate Women’s History Month in the UK, which celebrates the women in history and raises awareness of the contributions women made to society. Not only that, we also celebrate annually International Women’s Day on 8 March. The day is celebrated globally and aims to […]

Reading Time: 13 minutes In this article we will be covering what Endometriosis is, looking at diet and exercise, self-care, how workplaces can better support someone with this long-term health condition and related health issues.  This blog includes an interview with Maria Angel (MediaTracks) and Helen Choudhury (MPA) on their experiences of living with this condition. Read more here […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes The government has issued its long-awaited response to its AI White Paper consultation. As anticipated, the government has shelved its long-awaited code of conduct on the use of copyrighted material in AI training models due to disagreements between industry executives on what a voluntary code of practice should look like. The government is expected to publish a white […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes Read the report here View MPA highlights from the report below including a statement from Paulette Long OBE, MPA Chair and interviews with Helen Choudhury, Head of DEI, MPA and Jackie Alway OBE, MCPS Chair & MPA Board member  In a landmark moment for the UK music industry, today’s launch by Women in CTRL of their 2024 Seat […]