“Public solidarity is not enough”

Joe Frankland

Joe Frankland, PRS Foundation

Joe Frankland, CEO of PRS Foundation, highlights some of the possible pathways to a stronger, connected music community

The Black Lives Matter movement and Black Out Tuesday galvanised many teams to reflect, connect with Black communities, and come together as a global music industry in solidarity against anti-Black racism, bigotry and prejudice.

And the momentum for change kept up in the UK through Black History Month celebrations.

It is also great to hear a groundswell of ‘building back better’ discussions to ensure that the industry’s Covid-19 recovery allows the music community to act on systemic injustice, inequitable financial…

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