UK music promoter diversity database launches

10 November 2025 - Press release

AIP-driven project developed in association with Women In CTRL, LOUDWOMEN, Black Lives In Music, MVT, AIF, AIE, LIVE, FAC, Attitude Is Everything, Tonic Music, UK Music and Come Play With Me.

Database can be found on the AIP site.

The Association of Independent Promoters (AIP) has launched a diversity database that highlights the spectrum of live music promoters in the UK today.

With more than 40 promoters having opted in at launch, the database is a live document that will continue to grow as it becomes a go-to resource for venues, agents, artists, journalists, conference organisers and gig-goers who want to strike a diverse balance in their businesses, programmes, coverage and experiences.

The resource has been developed by AIP in association with Women In CTRL, LOUDWOMEN, Black Lives In Music, MVT, AIF, AIE, LIVE, The FAC, Attitude Is Everything and Tonic Music.

UK Music and Come Play With Me have since joined the project to support the ongoing development of the database. AIP encourages other partners who wish to get on board and help the cause to get in touch at info@aiporg.com. 

It includes promoters who are women/non-binary, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, d/Deaf and disabled and ethnically diverse.

The organisers will update the database every year and therefore encourage further sign-ups from promoters via the form here.

The music promoter diversity database comes following extensive research from AIP on the make-up of the independent sector in the UK, with findings released in the AIP Report 2024, published in May this year. 

Regarding diversity, the report highlighted that 84% of survey respondents identified as men, 89% identified as white, and 83% said they were not living with a disability.

Anna Moulson co-chair said: “We’re pleased that so many promoters from underrepresented groups have signed up to the database for the launch, and hope it will encourage many more to do the same going forward. This is an important first step in creating a more diverse and inclusive live music industry.”