The creative sector is a precarious industry to work in at the best of times, particularly those wishing to pursue a career in front of or behind the scenes. Increasingly, only those with a safety net can afford to pursue a career in the arts and as a result those entering the industry from a BAME background is much less than those from more affluent positions. A 2018 report found just 4.8% of workers in the music, performing and visual arts sector are from a BAME background. More recently, a 2022 report by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the numbers of working-class actors, musicians and writers has halved since the 1970s.
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