Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment

Send us Fan Mail ElHolistic: A Journey of Passion and Authenticity Originally hailing from Morocco but born and raised in the UK, ElHolistic proudly identifies with his Moroccan roots. Having lived in various places across the UK, predominantly in East Anglia, he has absorbed a mix of cultural influences that shape his artistry today. ElHolistic is a passionate music writer, MC, and producer who h...

Send us Fan Mail I'm a passionate creator, director, and advocate committed to amplifying the voices of individuals with disabilities through innovative and meaningful storytelling. As the founder of Everybody One, a nonprofit dedicated to championing disability representation, I am pioneering projects that spotlight talent and experiences often underrepresented in mainstream media. Currently...

Send us Fan Mail Tango Golf Tango: A Dark Tropical Journey Tango Golf Tango unveils their unique sound—Dark Tropical—a captivating blend of introspection and psychedelia. The four-piece band embraces their genuine identity, creating a space inspired by Dadaist and Humanist ideals. Their vision? To craft an inspiring laboratory where creativity flows freely, and egos are left behind. With their evo...

Send us Fan Mail The Glamazon Victoria Wilson-James is an American-born British singer, songwriter and record producer. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she performed in various theatre plays and musicals as a teenager. Following the release of her debut single "I Want You in My Movie", she was recruited by Jazzie B to join a newly reformed line-up of R&B group Soul II Soul. Managed...

Send us Fan Mail Joy Langley faced unimaginable losses in just four years, experiencing five devastating family bereavements. In 2018, she lost her 23-year-old son. Two years later, her sister and niece passed away in 2020, followed by both her mother and father in 2021. These consecutive tragedies left her grappling with profound grief, a loss of self-confidence, and overwhelming emotional and me...

Send us Fan Mail Andy Corrigan is the founder and director of Viva La Visa. As an experienced music and touring veteran, Andy wanted to ensure that tour managers as well as other organisations had access to assistance when navigating complicated visa, work permits and travel documentation. Andy created Viva La Visa in 2009 and now has a team of visa and immigration specialists for the music and cr...

Send us Fan Mail Daniela M is a London-based independent singer, songwriter, and music educator, with deep roots in both the UK and Italy. A graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, she blends her passion for neo-soul, jazz, pop, and Italian music into a unique, soulful sound. Her songwriting explores themes of personal strength, relationships, and introspection. Daniela has per...

Send us Fan Mail Jonva, known to many as the "Legend", is an American artist, musician, humanitarian, international music producer, mentor, songwriter, and Berklee College of Music-Boston Masters scholar based in New York. Jonva is also the host and executive producer of the much acclaimed podcast show "LiveLifeBHappy/24/7", streaming on Amazon Music around the world. From the...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine the challenges of breaking into a male-dominated industry as a young female drummer—Grace's journey is a testament to resilience and passion. We had the privilege of speaking with this inspiring musician and gender equality advocate from Liverpool, who shared her remarkable transition from the drum kit to academia. In this episode, Grace unveils the groundbreaking res...

Send us Fan Mail Harry is a 19 year old artist, writer and producer. Working on his craft since 12, Harry has since appeared on The Voice Kids UK in 2019 working with Jessie J, got to the final of the Song Academy Young Songwriters Competition as well as releasing some original music along the way too. Ready to release his debut album, Harry’s music is honest, open and not only starts a conversati...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Noble is an English artist based in Somerset, UK. His works shine a new light on the under-valued aspects of the world in which we live. Often specialising in landscape paintings and abstract work, he infuses his worlds with a melancholic and spiritual beauty. After a difficult time at school (dealing with autism and severe dyslexia) and spending nearly 20 years working in a...

Send us Fan Mail Aduragbemi Afe, whose stage name is Singer Afe Paul is a Nigerian musician. He resides in Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. He is an epitome of meaningful music. He's been practicing music for over 10 years and teaching music for over 5 years. He specializes in teaching foundational violin, Viola & Guitar. He is a vocal and singing coach at Superprof Nigeria. He co-fo...

Send us Fan Mail "Mark is essentially a powerhouse in all-things arts and culture! He's expanded the Arts and Culture Network to over 140k members, and runs his own branding consultancy with a passion for supporting arts organisations. He has an enviable rolodex, and an even more enviable drone that he got for his birthday recently. " (Sarah Hunt - Creative performance coach, and fu...

Send us Fan Mail Patty Johnson is a health psychologist who enjoys creating art related to spirituality, culture, justice and other bizarre and beautiful intricacies of life. She's the author of Where the Tiger Dwells, a memoir about her very Indian Christian parents who are giddily in the process of arranging her marriage while she becomes faint at the thought of telling them she’s having he...

Send us Fan Mail MIRI is an artist, musician, songwriter, and community activist. Recognised for her distinctive soulful vocal tone and classic British songwriting, she has been heard on BBC radio shows, Radio X and countless independent and community stations. While MIRI’s music weaves stories, it’s her day-to-day life that she uses for inspiration. With songs discussing political injustices and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of Pennsylvania's rap scene with the one and only Cuban Davinci. From the streets to the studio, Cuban Davinci unpacks what rapping and publishing really mean in the Keystone State. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and opportunities that artists face in Pennsylvania, and discover how Cuban Davinci is making his m...

Send us Fan Mail John Mlynczak, is the President and CEO of NAMM, with expertise in the music industry, education, technology, and leadership. He previously worked as Vice President of Music Education & Technology at Hal Leonard. John has held positions at VanderCook College, Massachusetts Music Educators Association, and served on advocacy committees. He is a certified Google Level 2 Educator...

Send us Fan Mail Manchester-based singer/rapper JOEY epitomizes authenticity and resilience. Navigating life with ADHD, they transform their sense of otherness into creative fuel, championing the struggles of those seeking validation. Recent interviews with In2Beats and Fylde Coast Radio illuminate the perils of social media’s curated perfection, urging listeners to embrace their true selves. Supp...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we dive into the dynamic world of Michael, an award-winning composer and producer whose work spans film, television, and pop music. From scoring beloved films like Finding Your Feet and Me and Orson Welles to producing alongside music legends like Paul Oakenfold and Steve Winwood, Michael’s career is a masterclass in versatility and creativity. Join us as we explore his jou...

Send us Fan Mail GRAMMY® Nominated World-Class Rock Recording Artiste,  Ja’son Manwill has been Seen on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, & CW. Ja’son is a captivating world-class recording artiste, music publisher, and remote producer, who is making his impact in the realm of Rock. Based out of Chicago, Illinois, the dynamic singer-songwriter is consistently creating and producing cutting-edge music that “...

Send us Fan Mail STEPHEN BUDD MUSIC REPRESENTS SOME OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PRODUCERS, SONGWRITERS, MIXERS, ENGINEERS ON THE PLANET, ALONGSIDE A SELECTION OF THE BEST UP-AND-COMING CREATIVE STUDIO AND WRITING TALENT. FOR OVER 20 YEARS, OUR PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER CLIENTS HAVE WORKED WITH THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND CREATIVE ARTISTS IN THE WORLD AND HAVE WON NUMEROUS GRAMMY AND BRIT AWARDS. Alongside t...

Send us Fan Mail Evita Colon is an award winning, multi-hyphenate creative entrepreneur and member of the Recording Academy. In 2023, she was installed as Lancaster city's first Poet Laureate. In addition to being a published poet, she is the owner/founder of various creative enterprises such as Speak to My Soul LLC, BLK Voices Magazine, and co-owner of A Concrete Rose, the nation's FIRS...

Send us Fan Mail Grace is a champion of gender equality in the music industry. She supports this through academic research into regional gender inequality, delivering projects and talks, and launching tools like GENIE (Gender Equality Networks in Europe), a database of projects supporting gender equity in the music industry. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-goodwin-4533a9121/ Website: w...

Send us Fan Mail I am a skilled performer who performed in many events across the UK and abroad and in different venues (indoor and outdoor).In addition, I can bring a good repertoire of music and musical genres because I studied music and playing the violin when I was a child so I like to play music and discover songs from famous films or TV shows: Songs from TV series, cartoon shows and big movi...

Send us Fan Mail Rory Jack McDonald, a Canadian music professional, born on March 13th, 2001, in Toronto, Canada, discovered his passion for music at the age of 3 when he received a harmonica. By age 4, he began piano lessons, and at 6, he started performing. Throughout his childhood and teens, Rory showcased his talents at pubs, galas, and blues festivals. Self-taught on various instruments, incl...