Event Description
BWMA – LEVEL UP
Artist and Creative Industry Meet Up
Black Welsh Music Awards (BWMA) and Partners cordially invite artists, creatives, cultural leaders and grassroots communities involved in the creative industries in Wales, to an exclusive industry meet-up designed to open doors, build networks, and empower the next generation of talent.
Taking place on Wednesday, 5th November 2025 at 12noon at the Youth Platform, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay.
This event will bring together artists from across Wales and beyond with leading organisations, funders, and industry decision-makers, who are shaping the future of music and creative culture.
This is not just a networking event—it is a chance to level up.
Attendees will meet face-to-face with some of the most influential organisations supporting artists today, including Creative Wales, PRS Foundation, Musicians’ Union, Beacons Cymru, S4C, ITV Cymru Wales, BBC Cymru Wales, TUC Cymru, BECTU, Cult Cymru, Anthem, Horizons Cymru, diverse Radio Stations and so many more.
Whether you are an emerging artist, producer, manager, or creative entrepreneur, this meet-up will give you the tools, connections, and insider knowledge to take your career to the next stage.
Expect:
Direct Access: Speak to funders, broadcasters, and industry representatives in an open, welcoming environment.
Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful connections with peers and sector leaders who can support your creative journey.
Pathways to Support: Learn how to access grants, platforms, training, and opportunities available across Wales and the UK.
Visibility and Representation: Be part of a movement embedding Black music firmly within the Welsh cultural story.
This event is part of BWMA’s wider mission to create sustainable pathways for Black Welsh artists and ensure that Wales’ creative industries truly reflect the diversity of its talent.
📍 Venue: Youth Platform, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 5th November 2025
🕛 Time: 12 Noon
Meet, connect, and level up with the organisations who can help shape your career trajectory.
