Music industry risks excluding working-class talent, says Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah and Skye Newman have expressed concerns about the music industry's accessibility for working-class artists. They argue that without support for smaller venues and initiatives to promote diverse talent, the industry risks losing out on potential stars. Both artists emphasize the need for more opportunities and resources for those from less privileged backgrounds to thrive in music.
- ▪Tinie Tempah and Skye Newman highlight the challenges faced by working-class artists in the music industry.
- ▪They advocate for the preservation of small music venues that nurture emerging talent.
- ▪Newman emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for artists from diverse backgrounds.
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Tinie Tempah at the Ivor Novello awards at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday. As well as performing he campaigns to save the UK’s smaller music venues. Photograph: Ian West/PAView image in fullscreenTinie Tempah at the Ivor Novello awards at Grosvenor House in London on Thursday. As well as performing he campaigns to save the UK’s smaller music venues. Photograph: Ian West/PATinie TempahMusic industry risks excluding working-class talent, says Tinie TempahSinger Skye Newman also highlights how becoming a performer is becoming inaccessible to those without moneyKevin RawlinsonThu 21 May 2026 12.07 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 12.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe music industry risks becoming a more hostile place for working-class artists, musicians including Tinie…
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