Black performance artists face discrimination in nightlife licensing, City Hall told

Black musicians and performance artists in London face systemic discrimination in event licensing decisions, which negatively impacts the night economy and cultural diversity.

Charisse Beaumont highlighted that events are often cancelled under safety objectives, claiming that the narrative around safety is racially biased against black and ethnic minority artists.

The cancellation of culturally significant events, like jazz or Bollywood performances, is frequent, contrasting with pubs hosting similar music without restrictions, which underscores inherent bias.

Beaumont noted a culture of silence among local promoters due to fear of losing their licenses, leading to ongoing discrimination in the London nightlife scene.

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