A MASTERCLASS WITH IYARE IGIEHON, CREATIVE DIVERSITY PARTNER AT THE BBC

Iyare is responsible for supporting the commissioning teams and independent suppliers to drive change, increase representation and ensure the BBC delivers against its strategic goals and public purpose with a particular focus on the BBC’s 20% diversity target and commitment to £100m of diverse programming . His specific remit covers scripted TV content and Radio and Music.

 

In 2014 he cofounded an organisation that advocates for Black practitioners in British film and television and in 2019 led a consortium of Black film organisations in launching a new Black British film festival, S.O.U.L. Fest. In 2022 completed its fourth annual festival.

 

He will be talking about his varied career to date as well as his current role as Creative Diversity Partner at the BBC, and specifically the power of diversity as a driver for creative growth.