Red Tangent has formed partnerships with organisations like Youth Music and the Prisoners Advice Service, focusing on young people aged 18–25 navigating difficult personal histories. Many of the artists involved have had limited access to education and resources, facing stigma due to their pasts. Red Tangent exists to challenge these narratives and show that where you come from doesn’t define where you’re going.
The label’s impact extends beyond the studio. It runs creative programmes in custodial settings like HMP Swinfen Hall, offering young men in prison the tools to develop artistic and professional skills. Through collaborations with community organisations, Red Tangent provides mentoring and creates inclusive spaces where music is not just a hobby but a future. Each part of the process is rooted in a trauma-informed approach, ensuring artists are met with care, dignity and real opportunities.
Inclusivity is the core of everything Red Tangent does. The label actively seeks out underrepresented voices, many from racially diverse and working-class backgrounds, often overlooked by the mainstream music industry. Artists at Red Tangent are empowered to take control of their careers, co-writing their contracts and learning about their legal rights.