BLACMEX — Black Music Export
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Performer in a blue patterned jacket singing into a microphone on a dimly lit stage.

01 / LOG — BLACMEX FIELD NOTES

Your performance is part of the story.

Whether you perform or support the work, tell us where Black music is being made, heard and moved.

I’m a music creator ↗I represent an organisation ↗

Performing and non-performing creators welcome.

A night in the room
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One campaign. Every role in the room.

Log the moment.
Keep the signal.

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Creators

Artists, DJs, producers, musicians and the people making the work — on stage or behind it.

Log a live performance →
02

Organisations

Venues, festivals, labels, funders and talent-support teams: help us map what is happening.

Submit your organisation →

A quick introduction / 02 explainers

See where you fit.

Two short guides to how the BLACMEX platform works — one for music creators, one for supportive music and talent stakeholders.

Performer silhouette beside “Make it count” and a live performance portfolio.

For artists, DJs & music-makers

The Music Creator explainer

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Opening · 0:00

For Music Creators

Log it! Track it! Use it!

Turn your music journey into a portfolio.

Register as a Music Creator · 0:06

Visual description: A Music Creator profile shows the creator’s genre, city and performance history.

Introduce your music. Start your record.

Your music genre — Tell us what you create.

Your city — Show where you are based.

Your performance history — Add the shows you have played.

Ready for start logging?

1. Log it! · 0:14

Log your Live Performances and Song Catalogue.

Record each show. Date · Venue · City.

Keep your performance details together.

Your songs. Your repertoire. Record the music you create.

2. Track it! · 0:24

Visual description: A live performance portfolio brings logged and upcoming shows together in one record.

Keep building your Live Performance Portfolio.

First logged show — Your performance record.

Your next performance — Add another stage.

Keep adding shows — Build your body of work.

Upcoming shows — Add what is coming next. Connect with audiences.

3. Use it! · 0:35

Put your Live Performance Portfolio to work.

Your music — Genre · City · Performance history.

Live performances · Song catalogue · Upcoming shows.

A record of your creative journey.

Put your experience in front of people.

Booking & showcases — Show the stages you have played.

Music business pitches — Make your creative track record visible.

Investment pitches — Support your story with a portfolio.

Export credibility — Present your performance experience, backed with real-time data.

Find your next opportunity · 0:46

Visual description: Separate cards list funding, open calls and events with their eligibility or entry requirements.

Explore opportunities. Prepare with your portfolio.

Funding opportunities — Build your case. Check eligibility.

Open calls — Invitation notices and creative camps.

Global events listing — Discover events and showcases.

Travel advisories — Plan and check before you go.

Opportunities have their own eligibility and entry requirements.

Closing · 0:53

Log it! Track it! Use it!

Your music. Your history. Your next move.

#musiccreators #musicexport #exportready

Register as a Music Creator.

mapping.blacmex.uk/

Colourful map of Africa beside “Build opportunity. Document impact.”

For organisations & talent developers

The Organisation explainer

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Opening · 0:00

For Organisations & Talent Developers

Log it! Track it! Use it!

Build opportunity. Document impact.

Submit your organisation · 0:06

Visual description: An organisation profile presents its projects, represented talent, genres and communities.

Music & talent stakeholders

Tell us about your work, the talent and genres you represent.

Your organisation

Your work & projects · The talent you represent · Your genres & communities

Start with your organisation profile.

1. Log it! · 0:14

Post opportunities. Reach music creators.

Funding rounds · Showcase opportunities · Songwriting camps · Signpost surveys

Direct creator outreach

Put your opportunities in front of your music creator community.

2. Track it! · 0:24

Visual description: The talent’s performance record sits at the centre of a network linking documented work to future opportunities.

For Music Managers: submit “My Performances” on behalf of your talent.

Your talent — Live performance record.

Creator · Venue · Setlist.

Upcoming opportunities · Conferences · Trade shows · Global networking.

Apply. Connect. Prepare for what’s next.

3. Use it! · 0:35

Create a profile · Create & track outreach · Access real-time data.

BLACMEX — Your organisation. Your workspace.

Evidence your work. Inform your next move.

Share it with your community · 0:46

Visual description: A network links the organisation to creators whose logged performances document community activity.

Invite your music creators to join BLACMEX.

Your organisation

Create a profile · Log live performances · Build a portfolio.

More documented work. A stronger picture of your community.

Register. Share. Build impact. · 0:53

Submit your organisation.

Share BLACMEX with your music creator community.

blacmex.uk/organisations

#orangeeconomy #musicexport #exportpreparedeness

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The picture so far / live reporting

Regional patternsShows where Black music activity is concentrated
Access barriersHighlights recurring gaps in venues, funding and support
Emerging opportunitiesSurfaces touring, collaboration and investment signals
Log a live performance

Black music is not a niche.
It is an export story.