Black Music
Research Unit

The Black Music Research Unit (BMRU) at the University of Westminster is a pioneering interdisciplinary research hub which investigates and celebrates the influence of Black British Music on culture, society and the creative industries.

Research Projects

Bass Culture

Bass Culture is the first Arts and Humanities Research Council award to the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster. It takes the form of a three-year academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture.

State of Play: Grime

The Grime Report, released in 2017, is a game-changing document that charts the growth, popularity and significance of grime in the UK. Initiated by the Black Music Research Unit, it was delivered by Ticketmaster through sponsorship from Live Nation.

The
Grime Report

The Grime Report, released in 2017, is a game-changing document that charts the growth, popularity and significance of grime in the UK. Initiated by the Black Music Research Unit, it was delivered by Ticketmaster through sponsorship from Live Nation.
State of Play Grime Report

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