Form 696 legacy ‘still affects UK event licensing’
Black Lives in Music CEO Charisse Beaumont has presented evidence to the London Assembly about racial prejudice in event licensing
News By James Hanley | 6 September 2024
Event licensing in London is still affected by racial prejudice as the legacy of Form 696 continues to impact the UK industry, according to Black Lives in Music (BLiM).
The organisation’s CEO Charisse Beaumont gave evidence yesterday (5 September) to the London Assembly’s economy, culture and skills committee, which is investigating the strengths and weaknesses of the capital’s night-time leisure sector.
BLiM has been commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA), Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and…