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Award-winning radio presenter and proponent of the diversity-focused Radio Silence movement, Kay-Lee Golding, explores the lack of Black representation in mainstream UK radio

In 2020, you would think that radio would be diverse and full of opportunities. But unfortunately, you would be wrong. The UK radio industry really...

The community portal has been founded by Chris Inperspective

A new community portal called the Black Junglist Alliance (BJA) has been launched.

Founded with the aim of uniting Black artists, professionals and creatives from the world of jungle/drum & bass...

He.She.They is a globetrotting party devised by Steven Braines and Sophia Kearney, aiming to bring together ravers of all genders, sexualities and ethnicities. DJ Mag joined them...

Steven Braines and Sophia Kearney of The Weird & The Wonderful are perhaps one of the most admirable success stories in the music industry. As...

Stormzy receives honorary degree from University of Exeter

He's received the honour for his commitments to philanthropy and supporting higher education

Stormzy has been given an honorary degree by the University of Exeter. The UK rapper, real name Michael Owuo Jr, was given the honour for...

He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate there last year...

Ritchie Hawtin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Huddersfield for outstanding contribution to the world of music-technology last year.

Born in England...

“It’s so important for black students, especially, to be aware that it can 100% be an option to attend a university of this calibre”

Stormzy has announced that he will provide funding for two black British students to attend University of Cambridge.

Making the announcement this week – on...

DJ Mag trips out to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, to find out how the club scene has persevered and flourished despite years of unrest in...

When DJ Mag first mentions to our nearest and dearest that we’re headed off to Beirut, the majority of responses are that of concern. Lebanon...

Museum of Modern Electronic Music in Frankfurt faces criticism over lack of diversity and representation

An open letter by female:pressure also addresses the Magistrate of the City of Frankfurt’s alleged misrepresentation of techno’s origins

The Museum of Modern Electronic Music in Frankfurt is facing criticism over an alleged lack of diversity, and misrepresentation of techno's Black roots. It comes...

 The fund will offer grants of up to £30,000 to music industry employers to support the careers of people aged 18-25

Youth Music has launched a £2million fund to help promote diversity and inclusion in the music industry.

In a newly published report about the future...

After an 18-month live music hiatus, smaller organisations have suffered more than most. Recognising the vital role that global brands working in music culture play...

Ballantine’s True Music Fund is designed to support organisations who are actively working to improve diversity and inclusivity, and pushing towards equality in global music...

Fatboy Slim honoured by BIMM University, announces emerging talent scholarship

The Brighton-based modern institute recognised local hero Norman Cook as he launches The Fatboy Slim Martlets Scholarship

BIMM University in Brighton has awarded Fatboy Slim with an honourary fellowship, corresponding with the launch of his new scholarship programme. The modern music and...

Sasha awarded honorary degree from university he first DJ’d at

“Thank you so much to the university for this really humbling, beautiful award"

Sasha has been awarded an honorary degree from the university he first DJ’d at. Following a performance on the Glade stage at Glastonbury 2022 (24th...

'Unfinished Sympathy' by Massive Attack also made an appearance

And now for something completely different. Tracks by Aphex Twin, Burial, Kraftwerk and Massive Attack have cropped up in a round of University Challenge.

The popular...

Learn music production from Harry Romero, Sultan + Shepard and more...

Armada and FaderPro are launching a new music production platform called Armada University. Through a series of online courses, Armada artists like Harry Romero...

Grime star is in good deed mode once again... 

Stormzy has helped a British student hoping to go to Harvard University reach her funding goal in under 24 hours.

Fiona Asiedu, who's currently studying...