For
Beaumont, BLIM is not just about Black musicians in the United Kingdom. Through this research, the organization aims to help end discrimination and injustice in the music industry worldwide.
“We are bringing together all Black musicians and music professionals for this research in order to create change,” Beaumont said in a press release via
Music Week. “Your participation will make this data, which currently doesn’t exist, the most powerful data set about Black musicians in the world. [It will be] used to drive positive and lasting change.”
BLIM plans to work with
James Ainscough, Help Musicians UK’s Chief Executive, says that the changes implemented by BLIM will create a more positive future for Black musicians.