BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress (BBM/BMC)

Press Release

December 16 2004

For immediate release

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE USE OF ‘BMC’ ACRONYM BY BLACK MUSIC CONGRESS & THE BLACK MUSIC COUNCIL


Black Music Congress hereby announce that in agreement with The Black
Music Council -  the Congress will continue to be referred to as BMC, and
the Council as TBMC.

Media practitioners are advised to adhere to this convention as of the date
of this press release.

"I am pleased to announce that this matter has been amicably dealt with by
the two organisations, and that we are focusing on promoting and
highlighting issues concerning black music in Britain," says BMC founder
Kwaku.

The BMC, launched in May 2002, provides a forum for debating and raising
awareness regarding black music issues with a British focus, the music
industry, education, and it also provides networking opportunities.

"The TMBC was established in September 2004 in direct response to the
Outrage campaign against dancehall artists.  The TBMC has undertaken as
part of its broader objectives to positively promote, develop and establish
authentic black music with specific focus placed on the maintenance and
conservation of the cultural, artistic and musical heritage stemming from
the black diaspora for the next generation and those to follow,” states
TBMC chairman Blacker Dread.

Kwaku

BMC founder

editor@britishblackmusic.com

020 8450 5987

ENDS

Editor’s Notes

1. BMC founder is publicly known by the single moniker Kwaku. If your house style does not allow single names, please substitute with either: a spokesperson or the founder
2. The BMC debates usually take place at City University London, Northampton Square, EC1 every two-three months *
3. The BMC also works with Brent-based pan-London voluntary organisation BTWSC to deliver community based activities centred on music and the creative arts across London.

These include providing music business education, showcasing opportunities, and Welcome To Harlesden – an inter-generational community cohesion initiative aimed at building a better community by bringing young people and adults together to exchange views and experiences

It uses a) Reasoning Session, whereby a theme is discussed after watching a film or listening to a presentation; and b) Fair to develop economic activity and, give platforms to community organisations, and also provide live showcase opportunities for up and coming artists and poets #

4. BMC activities are organised by BritishBlackMusic.com, which provides training, research, consultancy, and event management.
5. BBM/BMC web updates can be found at www.bbm-on.net

* Black Music Congress debate: What Can We Do To Build A British Black Music Industry?

One of the decisons made after the last BMC debate, 'British Black Music Is Dead -Discuss', was that we need to create solid infrastructures in order to build a sustainable black music industry in Britain. This debate/workshop aims to focus on steps needed to turn that vision into reality - and what role interested parties can play in that process.

£Free, but it’s advisable to pre-book by emailing editor@britishblackmusic.com. subject: booking to build or use booking form BOOKING FORM

Date & Time: Saturday 15th January, 3-6pm. £Free

Guest Speaker: to be announced later

Venue: City University,. Room U215, City University, Northampton Sq, London EC1.

For more information: www.bbm-on.net/debate_bookingform.htm

# Black Music Records & African Crafts Fair V

This is an opportunity to buy interesting and exciting Christmas presents, and also for local organisations to distribute literature and publicise their activities. If you would like a stall: editor@britishblackmusic.com. 020 8450 5987.

Poets, small acoustic combos, and MCs are welcome to perform, provided lyrics are conscious and non-Parental Advisory! Organisations are also welcome to raise awareness regarding their work.

Date & Time: Saturday, 18th December, 12noon-6pm. £Free

Venue: Tavistock Hall, 25 High Street, Harlesden NW10.