# London Black Music Events Face Licensing Bias

> Black and South Asian music events in London face unfair licensing and policing, costing £127-141m annually.
- Title: London Black Music Events Face Licensing Bias · Musically
- Summary: Black and South Asian music events in London face unfair licensing and policing, costing £127-141m annually. A report reveals racial bias in London's music…
- Keywords: black lives in music, london, music events, licensing bias, afrobeats, hip hop, r and b, dancehall, music, business, technology, Black
- Source: Musically — https://musically.com/2026/10/14/report-highlights-inequality-in-licensing-and-policing-of-londons-black-and-south-asian-music-events
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- Topics: black lives in music, london, music events, licensing bias, afrobeats, hip hop, r and b, dancehall, music, business, technology
## Black Lives in Music Report
Black Lives in Music launched a report on racial bias in London's music event licensing.
## Disproportionate Event Cancellations
Black events face higher cancellation rates compared to white-led events with little explanation.
## Annual Financial Loss
Licensing bias costs £127-141 million yearly from Black and South Asian music events.
## Key takeaway

A report reveals racial bias in London's music event licensing blocks £127-141m yearly from Black and South Asian artists.