Together, we Dismantle Barriers and Unleash Talent

We build lasting pathways and drive equity from grassroots up, so musicians from minoritised backgrounds can access, shape, belong and thrive in the music industry

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Who We Are

Igniting Potential and Building Community

We bring together young people and musicians from minoritised backgrounds to unleash talent, build confidence and create real, lasting opportunity in music.

Rooted in lived experience and powered by community, our work challenges gatekeeping and breaks down barriers that keep the music industry from being an inclusive, equitable space. We believe music is a powerful force for expression, connection and change - and that everyone deserves the chance to belong, shape, belong and thrive as a musician.

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What We Do

Innovative Programmes to Unleash Talent

Future Sound: Music education for the next generation

Future Sound is our flagship, artist-led music education programme for 11-16 year-olds in North England and London, co-designed by young people and partner schools. We engage over 3,000 young people every year through a series of introductory live performance assemblies, careers Q&A's, and small group workshops.

Future sound

Beyond the Mix: Career support for early career jazz-inspired musicians

Beyond the Mix is a career development programme supporting emerging jazz-inspired musicians from racially minoritised and working-class backgrounds. Through mentorship, industry access and paid opportunities, the programme helps artists build sustainable careers and navigate the music industry with confidence.

Beyond the mix

Our Impact

Programmes Designed for Impact


Some key impact highlights include: 

  • Reaching 3,000+ young people through assemblies and 1,000+ through workshops across the North of England in 2025.

  • Delivering strong outcomes: 76% improved musical skills, 85% improved teamwork, and 82% want more music in school.

  • Driving lasting impact at partner schools, including a 125% increase in GCSE music uptake and 55% rise in tuition participation.

Our Impact

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Our Partners

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Testimonials

What People Say

  • It’s a privilege to support such positive, innovative people and their musical mentees.

    Ilana, donor

  • They are all about mentoring, encouraging and introducing a new generation to a new, alternative way of life – helping people see the light through music

    Gilles Peterson, Broadcaster & DJ

  • The charity is genuinely helping people flourish and become their best selves – not just in musicianship but in confidence. It’s great to be involved with something that feels cutting edge.

    Nitin Sawhney, producer,  songwriter & EQTY in Music patron

  • They really care about young musicians and that’s the most important thing for me. I can definitely see every time I do a workshop the impact we have as a team. You know, they provide you with a family.

    Sans Soucis, singer, songwriter and producer

  • (the charity) offer a lot of opportunities for young people to get involved with interesting musical projects, to work with artists who’ve made a career out of music and can pass on their experience and knowledge to them.

    Oscar Jerome, guitarist and producer

  • Lots of the pupils thanked me for putting them on the programme and some said that it had boosted their confidence with their playing. After the performance a group of Yr 8 girls ran up to me and asked if they could do it again next year!

    Head of Music, Co-op Academy North Manchester

  • The power of music is immeasurable but the smiles and fun had by our students is a clear indicator that you are making a huge difference in the lives of so many young people with the music opportunities and experiences you offer

    Curriculum Coordinator for Music, Co-op Academy Bebington
Testimonials

What People Say

  • It’s a privilege to support such positive, innovative people and their musical mentees.

    Ilana, donor

  • They are all about mentoring, encouraging and introducing a new generation to a new, alternative way of life – helping people see the light through music

    Gilles Peterson, Broadcaster & DJ

  • The charity is genuinely helping people flourish and become their best selves – not just in musicianship but in confidence. It’s great to be involved with something that feels cutting edge.

    Nitin Sawhney, producer,  songwriter & EQTY in Music patron

  • They really care about young musicians and that’s the most important thing for me. I can definitely see every time I do a workshop the impact we have as a team. You know, they provide you with a family.

    Sans Soucis, singer, songwriter and producer

  • (the charity) offer a lot of opportunities for young people to get involved with interesting musical projects, to work with artists who’ve made a career out of music and can pass on their experience and knowledge to them.

    Oscar Jerome, guitarist and producer

  • Lots of the pupils thanked me for putting them on the programme and some said that it had boosted their confidence with their playing. After the performance a group of Yr 8 girls ran up to me and asked if they could do it again next year!

    Head of Music, Co-op Academy North Manchester

  • The power of music is immeasurable but the smiles and fun had by our students is a clear indicator that you are making a huge difference in the lives of so many young people with the music opportunities and experiences you offer

    Curriculum Coordinator for Music, Co-op Academy Bebington
Testimonials

What People Say

  • It’s a privilege to support such positive, innovative people and their musical mentees.

    Ilana, donor

  • They are all about mentoring, encouraging and introducing a new generation to a new, alternative way of life – helping people see the light through music

    Gilles Peterson, Broadcaster & DJ

  • The charity is genuinely helping people flourish and become their best selves – not just in musicianship but in confidence. It’s great to be involved with something that feels cutting edge.

    Nitin Sawhney, producer,  songwriter & EQTY in Music patron

  • They really care about young musicians and that’s the most important thing for me. I can definitely see every time I do a workshop the impact we have as a team. You know, they provide you with a family.

    Sans Soucis, singer, songwriter and producer

  • (the charity) offer a lot of opportunities for young people to get involved with interesting musical projects, to work with artists who’ve made a career out of music and can pass on their experience and knowledge to them.

    Oscar Jerome, guitarist and producer

  • Lots of the pupils thanked me for putting them on the programme and some said that it had boosted their confidence with their playing. After the performance a group of Yr 8 girls ran up to me and asked if they could do it again next year!

    Head of Music, Co-op Academy North Manchester

  • The power of music is immeasurable but the smiles and fun had by our students is a clear indicator that you are making a huge difference in the lives of so many young people with the music opportunities and experiences you offer

    Curriculum Coordinator for Music, Co-op Academy Bebington
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NAVIGATION
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Future Sound
Beyond The Mix
How to Help
Our Impact

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CONTACT US
info@eqtyinmusic.org.uk
Piccadilly Business Centre
Unit C Aldow Enterprise Park
Blackett Street
Manchester
M12 6AE
Registered in England as a charity (No. 1158781) and company limited by guarantee (No. 08313916)
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Brand strategy and design by Brand by Me Ltd.

Website designed & built by Victoria Price-King

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Join our mailing list

NAVIGATION
Who We Are
Future Sound
Beyond The Mix
How to Help
Our Impact

Get in touch

SOCIAL LINKS
CONTACT US
info@eqtyinmusic.org.uk
Piccadilly Business Centre
Unit C Aldow Enterprise Park
Blackett Street
Manchester
M12 6AE
Registered in England as a charity (No. 1158781) and company limited by guarantee (No. 08313916)
Privacy Policy

Brand strategy and design by Brand by Me Ltd.

Website designed & built by Victoria Price-King