Leeds law firm hits the right note

A leading legal firm is showcasing its music expertise through a partnership designed to support emerging talent and promote inclusivity in the music industry.

Award-winning Blacks Solicitors, based in Leeds, has partnered with non-profit record label Come Play With Me to sponsor events and initiatives aimed at helping marginalised artists.

Come Play With Me, known for championing diverse Northern talent, has worked with over 80 artists and continues to raise awareness of challenges faced by underrepresented communities.

As part of the collaboration, Blacks Solicitors sponsored the London edition of the ‘I Know A Place’ conference, an event focused on inclusivity and community in the music industry.

Held at The Stanley Building in King’s Cross, the London office of Blacks Solicitors, the conference featured panels addressing LGBTQ+ challenges and fostering international collaboration through the RESET! Network.

Antonia Lines, chief operating officer at Come Play With Me, said: “We’re so pleased to be working with the fantastic team at Blacks, who share our values and commitment to supporting artists and performers from marginalised backgrounds develop and sustain their careers in music.

“We have the shared experience of working in the great city of Leeds over the last ten years, and it's wonderful to work with a team that is committed to supporting the creative communities that make the region so brilliant!”

Blacks Solicitors’ music law team, established in 2022 and headed by partner Pete Bott, works closely with artists and managers to provide well-rounded, pragmatic advice on all aspects of music law.

Pete added: “It’s been brilliant to work with a record label like Come Play With Me in supporting its mission of inclusivity and change.

“We’re passionate about helping musical artists sustain long-term careers in the music industry.

“Our partnership with Come Play With Me reflects our commitment to fostering diversity, community, and creativity within music and local communities more broadly.”

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