Roger Wilson is co-founder of Black Lives in Music, an initiative dedicated to addressing better representation throughout the music industry.  He has many of years of experience on both sides of the stage as musician, educator, tour manager and administrator.

Conservatoire trained, he has worked extensively in the commercial, jazz and classical sector with a wide range of artists from Lesley Garrett and Bryn Terfel to James Brown and Quincy Jones.

As an instrumental teacher and lecturer, Roger has worked throughout the UK music education sector at all levels. In recent years, he has been dedicated to the professional development of aspiring young musicians.  He is and continues to be a champion of social justice.