National Black Musicians Coalition "NBMC WHO WE ARE"
NBMC
[About NBMC]
Welcome to the National Black Musicians Coalition

The National Black Musicians Coalition (NBMC) was formed by and for professional Black musicians to advocate for the value of our extraordinary cultural contributions.

The NBMC nurtures Black musical excellence and leadership, actively pursues pathways to equity, formalizes educational and professional structures to mentor future musicians, and, most importantly, cultivates strategic solutions for the enduring health and wellness of our members.

4 Pillars
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What We Offer

We identify channels of opportunity for individual Black musicians to advance collective wealth and security.

Diversity & Inclusion
Identify and match minority talent to key positions with music manufacturers and distributors. Highlight the importance and value in diverse workforce. Consult with companies on diversity in leadership. Facilitate unconscious bias training.
Music Business Development
Marketing and Branding | Small Business Infrastructure | Tax education and sheltering | Opportunities for music placement in multimedia, film and the marketplace | Negotiations and Contract Development | Leveraging high-value digital marketing platforms | Identifying related marketing and engagement opportunities | Defining future development
Education Outreach
HBU Partnership Programs | Scholarships | Community Organization/Private Programs | Faith Based Musician Initiatives | Primary and After School Programs | Instruction / Target Gifting | Community Youth Outreach
Musician Health & Wellness
Provide health resources and affordable insurance coverage options | Partnering musicians with mental health professionals | Physical Fitness programs and goal, nutrition, diet and food distribution | Small group accountability | Nationwide database for other health related services