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Barriers facing black and south Asian music events ‘cost London up to £141m a year’

The Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) report, led by Black Lives in Music, estimates that cancellations, displacement and events prevented from…

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According to The Guardian, the Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) report, led by Black Lives in Music, estimates that cancellations, displacement and events prevented from taking place cost London £127m to £141m…

This entertainment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include London, Asian and Music Event Licensing.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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London, Asian, Music Event Licensing, Black Lives
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Entertainment

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