Honoring the impact and legacy of
Richard Antwi
NEWS
IVORS ACADEMY’S TAREIC ALPHONSE ANNOUNCED AS THE FINAL RICHARD ANTWI SCHOLAR
Richard Antwi
Richard was a much-loved and widely respected music manager, lawyer and entrepreneur. Always ahead of the curve with sharp instincts, great ears and a handsome smile. As Carl Fysh succinctly put it - Richard was quietly at the centre of everything.
Of Ghanaian lineage, Richard’s back story was written in Wembley, progressing from a state comprehensive to study law at Oxford University, before embarking on a successful career which saw him play pivotal roles in the ascendance of many of the artists and executives currently making moves and running major matters in the UK.
Alongside the warmth, laughs and friendship, Richard always provided the most useful and practical counsel - often as we shared a fresh mint tea on a Friday afternoon amongst the hustle of Soho – and it definitely felt like Rich was with us in spirit, gently guiding this new chapter.
The breadth of Richard’s support for others became abundantly clear when he passed so suddenly in 2016. The affection and respect in which he was held by so many people across the music industry and beyond, manifested in a desire to channel this good will and emotion in a way that captured his legacy and found a way to continue it.
The Richard Antwi Scholarship honours this legacy.
– Introduced by Matt Ross
listen Twin B, Paul Heard, and Matt Ross commemorate Richard
In November 2018, family, friends and sponsors of the Richard Antwi Scholarship, in partnership with the University of Westminster, came together at the Regent Street Cinema in London to officially launch the scholarship. This commemorative video was shared to honor his impact.
The Scholarship
The Richard Antwi Scholarship champions Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in music business. Supported by all three UK major record labels, music publishers, and several of the top independent music companies and music law firms, the scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Music Business Management MA at the University of Westminster.
Based in the heart of London, the Music Business Management MA at the University of Westminster, and the Richard Antwi Scholarship bridge academic study in music industries research, with the professional world of music business. Richard held the course in high esteem and periodically contributed as a guest lecturer.
the Music Business Management MA
The Music Business Management MA at the University of Westminster is highly regarded in both music business education and the industry at large as best-in-class; one that prepares its students to become the next generation of music industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
The Music Business Management MA attracts students from all over the globe and from all kinds of musical backgrounds; from musicians — including classical composers, techno DJ’s, and pop music producers — to music entrepreneurs, social media influencers, and music promoters.
Reflecting the diversity of our students’s backgrounds and ambitions, the MA takes an interdisciplinary approach to music management that places the value of music at the heart of everything we do. The course is designed to enable our students to confidently navigate the complexities of the music ecosystem, so that they can develop and shape their own professional music ambitions in this fast moving, highly networked and competitive (and often contradictory) environment.
The Music Business Management MA academic team are proud of our track record working with industry to develop and shape the future of the music industries practices by bringing the value of music to the forefront, and putting inclusivity, diversity and mental health at the centre of all our teaching. The course is intense and exciting, but also fun and a place where lifelong friendships are formed, as we come together to scrutinize and shape the future of the global music industries.
Meet the Scholars
Learn more about the scholarship, the MA, and the music industry at large from our
inaugural scholars.
JEWEL
Esther
shanice
Daniel
IDRIS
JoJO
ISATTA
Join us on the next open day event
Joining a postgraduate open evening is the perfect opportunity to get a feel for what it’s like to study at the University of Westminster.
Throughout the course of the event, you will have the chance to:
Meet academic staff and get detailed information on courses and modules
Get one-to-one guidance about applying for a place
Speak to University of Westminster students
Find out about funding your studies and other postgraduate loans.
Sponsors
This scholarship was made possible thanks to the generous and meaningful contributions by
our sponsors.
A personal contribution was generously made by Simon Stanley.