Get ready to experience ‘Classically Black’, a full-day and night event that includes thought-provoking discussions, celebrations of the contributions of black classical musicians past and present, breath-taking music from celebrated Black British composers, and the opportunity to discover the classical stars of the future. Purchase your Day Pass now for this fantastic event.

Black Lives in Music (BLiM), the organisation set up to address racial inequality in the music industry and create opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians and professionals, presents Classically Black, a day of events exploring the cutting edge of classical music.

Produced by BLiM and sponsored by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) and Warner Classics, this ground-breaking event will explore the experience of being a minority in classical music and champion the works of Black classical musicians in the past and present.

Full Day Schedule:

11.30am: Spotlight Classical, In discussion – an evidence based narrative

2.30pm: New works by leading Black composers: Julian Joseph, Jason Yarde and Pete Letanka

4.30 pm: Emerging Talent Showcase

7.30pm: The Sound of Classically Black: Ayanna Witter-Johnson & Friends