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Let Loose have reformed and are out on the road again this year after a busy 2024 – details of tour dates at htttps://www.letlooseofficial.com/ In this episode, drummer Lee Murray reflects on his experiences with fame in Let Loose during the 90s and how he coped once the phone stopped ringing. We explore the boyband culture of the 90s and what became of many of his contemporaries, off the back of a recent BBC documentary exploring Boybands. As well as reforming Let Loose, Lee has recently set up Drum Hub, offering drumming lessons to neurodivergent students in response to recognising what powerful effects drumming has had for him.    Thank you Jody Thompson at Jody Thompson Media Consultancy Ltd   Contact Lee/Let Loose: https://www.letlooseofficial.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lee_murrayinsta/?hl=en     Contact Sound Affects Podcast: Twitter/X and Bluesky: @SoundAffectsPod Instagram: sound_affects_podcast Email: soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com   Support and helplines: Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ My Blackdog: https://www.myblackdog.co/ Talk Club Charity: https://x.com/talkclubcharity   If you're a musician or music industry professional looking for specialised counselling, coaching or emotional support, the following charities are set up for this purpose: Tonic Music for Mental Health: https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/ Help Musicians UK: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ Music Minds Matter: https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/ Music Support: https://www.musicsupport.org/ British Association for Performing Arts Medicine: https://www.bapam.org.uk/ Lucy Heyman: https://www.instagram.com/lucyheymanmusic/?hl=en Denise Devenish Counselling: https://www.denisedevenishcounselling.co.uk/ Music Industry Therapist Collective: https://www.musicindustrytherapists.com/ OWHL: https://www.owhl.co.uk/   Useful Books and links: Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual: https://www.musicindustrytherapists.com/publications/   Sound Advice: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/sound-advice/rhian-jones/9781838194901   Can Music Make You Sick?: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_66%3A9781912656646   BBC Documentary 'Boybands Forever': https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0023h94/boybands-forever

Can your ears make or break your singing career? And how do we even protect such a valuable asset? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Jono Heale, a musician turned hearing health advocate. Learn how the ears work, how they can become damaged, and discover the game-changing technology of ear plugs and in-ear monitors that might just save your profession.QUOTE'If your ears don't work, neither do you'WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? (AUDIO VERSION)00:00:00 From musician to hearing health advocate00:09:09 Managing tinnitus00:12:00 How the ear works00:20:27 Understanding noise exposure00:26:24 What are ear plugs and in-ear monitors?00:31:28 Who should wear in-ear monitors?00:33:51 How in-ear monitors impact the stage set up00:44:50 Musician's Hearing Health Scheme00:46:46 Getting your custom hearing protection and in-ear monitorsAbout the presenter click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSMusicians UnionHelp Musicians UKThe Musicians Hearing Health SchemeHarley Street HearingTinnitus UKTinnisootheSinging Teachers Talk YoutubeThe Control of Noise at Work RegulationsWorld Health OrganisationThe Independent Society of MusiciansSinging Teachers Talk Ep.117 The ISM: What Singers and Singing Teachers Need to Know Singing Teachers Talk Ep.67 Protecting the Singer's Ears for Performance Longevity ACS DISCOUNT CODE (UK ONLY)For custom hearing protection & in-ear monitors: BAST15ABOUT GUESTJono has over 35 years in the music entertainment industry, including 15 years as a professional musician with tours and sessions, including work at the BBC. He developed a national music student network that launched talents like Ed Sheeran. After retraining as a Health and Safety Advisor, he specialises in noise and hearing health, driven by his own experience with music-induced tinnitus and hearing loss.Jono is passionate about hearing conservation and sits on the Board of Directors at ACS, a leading custom hearing protection company. He launched the "Play Safe Now - Hear Tomorrow" campaign in 2014, receiving support from music industry figures. Jono lectures at top UK conservatoires, serves on the Musicians' Health Advisory Board for Help Musicians UK, and is involved with various health initiatives in the music sector.Website: acscustom.com/ukBAST Training is here to help singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. Website: basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | Join the Free FB Group "I am so glad I took the course! It has given me the confidence to move forward in my teaching knowing that I am practising safely, with a wealth of knowledge and support that I simply didn't have before! The training is comprehensive, immediately applicable, massively informative and so engaging! LOVED it!" Hayley Ross, UK...more testimonials

Join Alika and Emille as they discuss mental health and the arts with licensed counsellor Denise Devenish. Denise maintains a private counselling practice in London focusing on specialist service for those who work in the music, acting and creative industries. Denise is a member of the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy, worked in the NHS as part of the IAPT service, is a registered member of The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine, and spokesperson for Help Musicians Uk. Denise is also witty, compassionate, and brings a sense of grounded joy to today's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

In this edition, Aoife Barry hosts a panel discussion on mental health and mindfulness in the music industry.  The podcast aims to shine a light on the mental health challenges faced by creative communities in 2023, as well highlighting the platforms and services available to those working in the industry.Featured on the panel is Kim O'Callaghan (Director of Minding Creative Minds) and Joe Hastings (Head Of Music Minds Matter at Help Musicians UK). Both organisations do fantastic work in helping musicians with free mental health support and career mentorship.https://mindingcreativeminds.ie/what-we-do/24/7 Dedicated Phone Line:ROI: 1800 814 244NI/UK: 0800 0903677International: 00353 1 518 0277Or Text/WhatsApp “Hi” to 087 369 0010https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/mental-health24/7 Dedicated Phone Line:NI/UK: 0808 802 8008  support@​helpmusicians.​org.​uk

“Find what you're best at and do that” Holly Cullen-Davies is a pianist, singer, choir leader, environmental campaigner and curator. Holly has been performing regularly since the age of six and working as a freelance musician for over fifteen years. She studied at the CNR de Lyon, France, The Royal Northern College of Music and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama studying with Kasia Borowiak, Carole Presland, Charles Owen and Martin Roscoe. She set up Live Junction which received an Emerging Excellence Award from Help Musicians UK in 2013 and The Kids' Concert Company which has been funded by The Arts Council for the last 4 years to take professional concerts in to primary schools. More recently she set up Concerts Don't Cost The Earth to bring together the two things she is most passionate about: live music and protecting the planet for our next generation. Concerts Don't Cost The Earth supports both musicians and our precious world at the same time. You can find out more about how to support it or get involved here: www.concertsdontcosttheearth.org Time Line 00.00 - 00.44 Intro 00.45 - 05.13 Introducing Holly Cullen-Davies 05.17 - 07.20 The inspiration behind 'Concerts Don't Cost The Earth' 07.35 - 09.02 The role music can play in having difficult conversations about the climate 09.05 - 12.45 Holly's musical journey 12.46 - 16.16 Introducing classical music to unusual spaces 17.12 - 21.46 Holly introduces and plays Chick Corea's Children Song no. 6  21.48 - 24.15 The element of surprise and the juxtaposition of unusual things 25.10 - 26.54 The etymology of ‘concert' 26.55 - 31.37 What fuels Holly's activism? 32.22 - 34.47 Find what you're best at and do that: being the change you want to see 34.50 - 36.01 Subsidise the trains campaign - an activist's song 36.03 - 41.27 Holly introduces and plays Alberto Ginastera's Danza del gaucho matrero (Dance of the outlaw cowboy) from Danzas Argentinas 41.30 - 43.50  How people can organise a ‘Concert Don't Cost The Earth' concert 44.00 - 47.34  David introduces ‘pogging' 47.35 - 48.00  Outro Quotes “I've always loved the intimate concerts… up close… where you can hear the workings of the instrument.” (Holly) “Concerts Don't Cost The Earth exist to start conversations about the climate crisis through the power of music.” (Holly) “What I really got a kick out of was introducing classical music to people that didn't usually hear it and putting it in spaces where you didn't usually hear it. I did a lot of gigs early on where I was the classical act in a cabaret of other acts and it kind of blew people away.” (Holly) “I hate people looking at a programme during a concert. I think that's a shame for them to be sidetracked. I'm hoping that I'm compelling enough as a pianist that they're just listening.” (Holly) I want people to feel the breath, the moment between the pieces and not know what's coming next.” (Holly) “Every percentage of a degree is absolutely critical and going over 1.5 or certainly going over 2.0 degrees will have catastrophic runaway effects that could lead to the end of all life on earth.” (Holly) “When we do risk assessment in other parts of life: medicine, building bridges, flying aeroplanes… we don't take risks. If the scientists are saying this could be a disaster, we don't administer that drug, we don't build that bridge, we don't fly that aeroplane. And the risk here (climate) is huge. And the answer is we have to stop using fossil fuels… we have to phase them out completely by 2030.” (Holly) Links Holly Cullen Davies (Guest) Web: https://www.concertsdontcosttheearth.org/ Web: http://www.hollycullendavies.com/ Instagram @daviesanddaughters Instagram @thulamamalondon David Pearl (Host) Web: https://www.davidpearl.net Web: https://wanderfulpodcast.com Twitter: @davidpearlhere Instagram: davidpearl_here Andrew Paine (Producer & Audio Engineer) Twitter: @ItPainesMe

Where do musicians go for support in a crisis? For many years Help Musicians UK has been the main source of advocacy, funding and research for musicians facing crises of health and finances in the UK.In response to the increase in need for mental health support post pandemic, last autumn Help Musicians launched its subsidiary charity, Music Minds Matter to focus in on the mental health provision for musicians.Today we speak to Head of the charity, Joe Hastings, about its launch, his own journey, the main patterns he is witnessing among musicians, supporting them in mental health challenges and the future goals of Music Minds Matter."Whatever you're going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008"Find TMDTA on all the socials at @tmdtapodcastOur website is: www.thingsmusiciansdonttalkabout.comHelp us raise funds for the pod hereSupport us on Patreon for £3 a month and get access to extra episodes and content!Or buy us a KofiMusic and editing by Katy EhrlichRecorded at the Help Musicians offices, London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dane Chalfin is a commercial vocal coach working with high level performers in the West End, TV and Film and the recording industry. Dane has been working in voice clinics since 2003 as a voice rehabilitation specialist with contracts across the NHS and a private consultant for a number of ENT clinics…..there is nothing he doesn't know about putting a camera up your nose! Dane talks about the complexity of the voice, in particular the differences between other physical injuries such as a broken leg and an injured voice. There is a vast difference between how we and others around us treat these injuries.Dane is a huge advocate for ‘multidisciplinary' work when it comes to dealing with vocal issues and explains why it is essential for all the teams involved to communicate.Dane shares his thoughts about the post covid vocal world and why some performers may be experiencing difficulties. He generously shares some gems on what to do to begin that strengthening process and the signs to look out for should you feel you need further support. It's mind blowing some of the little things that perhaps we may not have thought would affect us so much! From singing on zoom, to practising at home (when our neighbours may not be too keen) to the best line ever, when despairing at our lack of vocal stamina as the theatres began to reopen….. “there is no substitute for 8 shows a week!” Ain't that the truth!Dane's tips are always the best. Sadly, in the chat, he doesn't wear a cloak or have a long white beard, but he is affectionately known as 'The Wizard', and I can vouch for that, he truly is! He's also a lovely and supportive person!Get your pencil and paper out and take notes he really is the best in the biz!Enjoy!Helpful resources that Dane mentions:BAPAM - https://www.bapam.org.uk/Help Musicians UK - https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/Royal Society of Musicians - https://www.rsmgb.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year listeners of dHarmic Evolution! How's your new year? I hope that it will be productive, inspired, and prosperous!   As we greet a new great year, we're back in London with an exciting, emerging talent in the British Music Scene. Her sound is influenced by Soul, R&B, Gospel and Pop, with a commitment to lyrical storytelling. This Scottish-Congolese artist lived in cities across Scotland, England, Zambia and Zimbabwe, before settling in London to share music that is shaped by the life experiences gained during her travels. Please give a warm dHarmic Evolution artist welcome to emaé!   As an independent artist, emaé has already gained recognition and support from prominent music institutions as Serious Live (London Jazz Festival), Help Musicians UK, h Club London and is most recently a recipient of the widely coveted PRS for Music #WomenMakeMusic grant.   Let's find out more about emaé, her journeys, her experiences, her future aspirations, and her amazing music. Her featured songs “Away from Here” and “Over” will surely captivate your heart. Strap up your seatbelts as we visit London with emaé, here in this episode of the dHarmic Evolution!   More about Emaé It was an awesome conversation with emaé. If you want to know more about her and see her work, you can check out all her social media pages listed below and support her music! Quotes: 14:11 “That was kind of my encouragement to myself, that no matter what I'm going through, I'm never so far removed that I can't find my way back.“   20:25 “I think my ultimate goal will always be to be able to support myself fully from music.”   26:27 “The lyrics have always been very important to me, just because I feel like I have something to say, I feel like I want to express myself or express a feeling through my songs.”   27:28 “I want my music to be able to tell a story that people can relate to and it can translate into some sort of emotion when people listen to it.”   50:45 “Know what you want from the industry, number one. Number two, know who you are, and stay true to that. Because I feel like that's when the best music comes out – when you have the certainty of who you are, you're able to write from a place of truth and in a place where the music means something, it can then stand on its own.”   Timestamps:   01:06 Introducing emaé 02:54 The places that emaé has lived and where she is originally from. 03:47 How's the place that she lived in during her childhood? 05:44 How did emaé get connected with music growing up? 07:27 Why did emaé hate piano lessons as a kid? 08:52 Listen to “Away from Here” by emaé 12:33 A little story and the meaning of the song “Away from Here”  16:09 emaé as a Pharmacist.   18:56 How is emaé balancing her pharmacy career and her passion for music? 21:59 emaé's gypsy soul. 24:08 The influences of emaé's music and writing. 27:55 Listen to “Over” by emaé 31:45 How the song “Over” was emaé's personal experience. 32:59 What are her takeaways of living in Scotland and the impact of it in her music? 35:57 How are they managing COVID situations in London? 40:12 emaé's take on working with other artists. 43:25 What does emaé like to do for fun when she's not writing and creating? 46:51 emae's aspirations and what she is looking forward to in 2022? 48:39 Words of wisdom from emaé for the audience, especially those who are up and coming artists.  52:30 Listen to “Ride On” by James Kevin O'Connor   Spotify Playlist:   Hey, have you checked out our dHarmic Rising Stars Spotify playlist yet? We have four 30 song playlists that you can listen to, and if you have been a guest on this show, your music may be listed on here!  Listen to the amazing songs from over a hundred Indie artist alumni of the dHarmic Evolution show. Don't forget to share this to your friends and family as well, and together let's support their music!   dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4   dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx   dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS   dHarmic Rising Stars: Scorpius https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oQ4Sc4LAJSexsDgDcixt8           dHarmic Evolution links:   Hey, we can bring this show to you with every new release at 4:44am EST! Just check out the website at dharmicevolution.com and see the available platforms that we have. Simply sign up on your favorite podcast platforms and you'll be updated once a new episode comes out!   Also, do you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression? Please send them to dharmicevolution.com. The book “7 Steps to Mental Freedom” will be of great help to them. You can easily find it on the main page of the website.   To stay up to date on all that is happening with the dHarmic evolution, you can visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution and, if you are an artist, author, or a keynote speaker, who is trying to find a safe place to post your content, you can check out the Facebook community and let the world support you! Check out this link: dHarmic Evolution Community.  Special Links and Mentions: Oleta Adams Tears for Fears Bon Iver Israel Houghton Kirk Franklin Stevie Wonder Motown Billy Joel Miles Davis   Connect with emaé Website: https://emaemusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emaeMUSIC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emaemusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emaemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/emaemusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/emaemusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WF5QJwKR8K8zYAphlThiM Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/ema%C3%A9/885209505 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/127828512 bandcamp: https://emaemusic.bandcamp.com/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/emaemusic

Follow Denise Devenish at https://www.instagram.com/denisedevenishcounselling/ If you're a musician or work in the music industry and are seeking therapy support, you can contact Denise at https://www.denisedevenishcounselling.co.uk/ Or visit British Association for Performing Arts Medicine: https://www.bapam.org.uk/ Help Musicians UK: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ Get in touch with Sound Affects Podcast: Twitter @SoundAffectsPod Facebook @SoundAffectsPod Instagram sound_affects_podcast Email soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com Support Sound Affects on ko-fi.com/SoundAffectsPod      

If you would like to buy a copy of Sound Advice by co-authors Lucy Heyman and Rhian Jones, you can use the discount codes below:   HARDCOVERPROMO (20% off hardbacks), PAPERBACKPROMO (25% off paperbacks) or EBOOKPROMO (15% off e-books). You can access the Shopify site through www.soundadvicebook.com by clicking on ‘buy now'.    Lucy's Elevate Music podcast is as follows: https://podfollow.com/elevate-music-podcast   Her website is: www.lucyheyman.com As ever, follow Sound Affects: @SoundAffectsPod on Twitter @Sound_affects_podcast on Instagram @SoundAffectsPod on Facebook Or email soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com You can support Sound Affects Pod by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or supporting through ko-fi.com/SoundAffectsPod   Support and links: Samaritans: call 116 123 (free and anonymous, 24/7) www.samaritans.org BAPAM (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) https://www.bapam.org.uk/ Help Musicians UK: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/   Tonic Music for Mental Health: https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/   Music for Mental Wealth: https://www.musicformentalwealth.com/   Music Support: https://musicsupport.org/        

Nicky began his musical journey in Dumfries in Scotland, staying late after school singing Elaine Paige at pitch and tinkling on the piano until the cleaners threw him out. With ideas of becoming the Michael Ball of Dumfries, a singing teacher recognised his talent and pointed him towards Guildhall in London, so he jumped on the Megabus and auditioned at the tender age of sixteen. A self-confessed ‘rough diamond' when he first arrived, Nicky began his training at Guildhall, and soon won a record deal with Decca Records, and found himself marketed as ‘The Scottish Tenor', touring the country with Katherine Jenkins, singing with Shirley Bassey and chatting on TV with Lorraine Kelly among other extraordinary and surreal experiences.  However, he recognised that it wasn't quite the path he wanted for himself, and he returned to his training, going on to the National Opera Studio and to become an inaugural Harwood Young Artist at English National Opera.  Nicky is now at the heart and soul of the international opera scene, singing all over the world on the most prestigious stages, even right now he is simultaneously working at the Royal Opera House & English National Opera in London. Alongside his thriving international career, he's also an ambassador for Help Musicians UK, who helped support him on his operatic journey when he didn't have a bean. Find out more about Nicky on his website here and through his agent here Find out about Help Musicians UK here  

Throughout 2020 and 2021 Help Musicians UK supported creatives impacted by COVID-19 to the tune of £18 million. In this podcast HMUK ambassador Nicky Spence and CEO James Ainscough explain how the 100 year old charity works, how its support has been invaluable, and how it will be vital in the years to come. 

Mari Fong interviews Nick Petty of The Happys and Sally Anne Gross, author of Can Music Make You Sick? Measuring the Price of Musical Ambition and 30-year veteran of the music industry. Nick Petty shares his story of growing up with major depressive disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Nick symptoms started as a child. He took medication for his conditions but things got worse after his parents divorced. Nick got into music but also got into doing heroin and opiates which eventually led to addiction and a 14-month stint in jail. Nick describes how he turned his life around, made use of his time in jail, and finally rid himself of opiates. The Happys perform “I Just Don’t Know,” the new single to be dropped on June 4 off their upcoming album ADHD. Next, Mari talks with Sally Anne Gross, author of Can Music Make You Sick? Measuring the Price of Musical Ambition based on the largest study on mental health in the music industry, funded by the charity Help Musicians UK. We also talk about the variety of opportunities for musicians in the industry beyond the stage.“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free or affordable mental help, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/* DONATE to our mission at checkyourheadpodcast.com or on our patreon.com page. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jodie Nicholson over Zoom video! Hotly-tipped British newcomer Jodie Nicholson releases her hypnotic new single ‘Move’ on Friday 18th September 2020.Produced remotely during lockdown by Tim Bran (London Grammar, Birdy, Halsey, Aurora), Move sees Jodie’s ethereal vocals come to the fore amid a hypnotic and mesmerising soundscape.Bringing to mind the effortlessly cool electro-indie-pop leanings of The Japanese House, the sparse hushed vocals of Dodie and the haunting synth vibes of Grimes, Move is the perfect soundtrack to a chilled out late summer’s night.“On the surface, its message is typical of a generic pop song, but as the track’s evolved in its creation, Move has become a powerful symbol for taking a feeling and running with it. It’s been an organic, impulse-driven song from the get-go and in many ways feels like an awakening” says Jodie.“I never thought that my first time working with a producer would be during a global pandemic. Working remotely with Tim was fascinating. As I recorded vocals, he controlled my computer from the other end of the country, and we streamed the audio from both sides so we could listen together in real-time. It was honestly mind-blowing. I feel very grateful for current technology and Tim’s knowledge” adds Jodie.In a breakthrough 2020, Jodie has already picked up airplay from Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BT TV Music and Amazing Radio, as well as numerous live sessions, BBC Sounds playlists and ‘Track of the Week’ accolades from BBC Music Introducing.With the support of respected tastemakers including Fresh on the Net, Maverick Magazine, Record of the Day, Alexrainbird, Mahogany & Sofar Sounds, Jodie has quickly emerged as one of the UK’s most exciting new artists.Influenced by the likes of Daughter, Lucy Rose, Bombay Bicycle Club, Rae Morris, Pink Floyd and Laura Marling, Jodie isn’t afraid to experiment, explore and enhance each song’s raw foundations.Using songwriting to unravel a deeper understanding and sense of self, Jodie’s songwriting sees wistful narratives, delicate melodies and emotive lyrics sit atop deep-rooted themes of melancholy and longing.Funded by Help Musicians UK’s prestigious ‘Do It Differently’ Award, Move is the first in a series of new releases that Jodie Nicholson will be sharing over the coming months.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

 Today I am talking to Gráinne Gillis. She is a versatile performer with a portfolio career which includes working as an actress, singer, voice over artist. In addition to her varied work across various artistic and creative fields, Gráinne has taken her skills outside the artistic arena into fields such as hospitality, marketing, education and consultancy. With her philosophies such as “be the best at what you do, whatever it is you do” and “instead of asking what the art world can give to you, ask whatever it is that  you can give to the art world” Gráinne exudes a powerful presence in a world in need of individuals who listen and lead.Hailed by the Observer as a voice with 'rich, dramatic potential', Gráinne Gillis is an Irish-American opera singer, actress and voiceover artist She read Music at University College Cork and graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. In 2018/19 she sang Flora in the Olivier award-winning King's Head Theatre's production of La Traviata, and opened  the London Song Festival.  Other highlights include  her one-woman show Mezzo Sings The Bard, Hélène in Faust et Hélène, the Old Woman in Candide and La Zia Principessa in Suor Angelica at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2018. In 2019/20 she sang Zia Principessa in Suor Angelica, Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana and Aksinya in Lady Macbeth of Mtsenk. She also made her Irish debut as Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance at Cork Opera House, and Vampyrmeister/Suse in Der Vampyr for Gothic Opera (nominated for an Offie) .  Covid cancellations in 2020 included a national tour of Ireland with Sea Trilogy as well as 1st Magd in Elektra. She has long had an interest in new ways of bringing opera to audiences and collaborated with director Julia Mintzer and The Pleiades Project in NYC on their series ‘24' (now on InVision).  During the pandemic, Gráinne has been involved in online projects No Room No Room No Room for Opera Harmony which was aired on Operavision. Gráinne appeared in Edward Lambert's short opera Last Party on Earth on film and at Tête-à-Tête 2020, as well as Bread and Circuses, a new opera by American composer Liam Wade, at Tête-à-Tête 2020 and the Playground Theatre. Future projects include developing more shows, plus a revival of Mezzo Sings The Bard. She is thankful to be supported this season by Help Musicians UK.  As well as her opera and voiceover work, Gráinne's passions are yoga, Shakespeare and politics, and she has written for the Huff Post UK, the Irish Times, and for RTÉ Lyric FM. For more information, visit www.grainnegillis.com. Instagram: @grainnegillisTwitter: @GrainneGillis

Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston joins the podcast to talk about her recent work on Bitesize Proms (a series of mini-proms showcasing world class talent), and Notes from Musicians Kitchens (a collection of recipes from musicians, in aid of Help Musicians UK). She also discusses her career, and what it was like growing up as a young singer with a big voice. From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft.

Jennifer Johnston’s guest this week is the incredible South African soprano Golda Schultz, soon to grace our screens as the star of the Last Night of the Proms. She talks about classical music inspiring a little girl from the Southernmost tip of the African continent, how small dreams have turned into pinch-me moments, about how classical music has a responsibility to be a mirror on the society it serves, about the extraordinary community she grew up in in South Africa, where food means family, and, moving forwards, about fostering a culture of hope.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a cookbook written by musicians as a means of digitally breaking bread with each other, of sharing and appreciating our diverse food cultures, and of creating new memories, all of which will raise money for Help Musicians UK.  www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to the wonderful Australian soprano Helena Dix, who gives a searing account of almost losing her life to Covid-19, the road to recovery, growing up as the child of a chef, and getting back onstage where she belongs.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a cookbook written by musicians as a means of digitally breaking bread with each other, of sharing and appreciating our diverse food cultures, and of creating new memories, all of which will raise money for Help Musicians UK.  www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Jennifer Johnston’s guests this week are the internationally renowned mezzo sopranos Tara Erraught and Angela Brower, who talk to her about lockdown, rediscovering a sense of community, life on the road, coping when things go wrong on stage in live performance, and getting back to what they do best: singing.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a subscription-only online cookbook and mixology resource written by musicians from all over the world, sharing their food traditions and tastes, to raise money for Help Musicians UK. www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to the distinguished British-Israeli-French composer Nimrod Borenstein, about cooking, strawberry risotto, the processes behind composing, staying true to yourself, remaining resolutely non-conformist and finding the magic in all that you do.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a cookbook written by musicians as a means of digitally breaking bread with each other, of sharing and appreciating our diverse food cultures, and of creating new memories, all of which will raise money for Help Musicians UK.  www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Jennifer Johnston’s guest this week is the British superstar violinist Tasmin Little, who talks about making the difficult decision to retire and how she has coped with having her final concert plans disrupted by lockdown, practising with intention, ditching carbs and eating for health, the scandal of royalties for artists from streaming, the predicament that the music industry is in, the critical importance of music education, making musical postcards to raise money for Help Musicians UK, and what life will look like once she puts her violin away for good. Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a subscription-only online cookbook and mixology resource written by musicians from all over the world, sharing their food traditions and tastes, to raise money for Help Musicians UK. www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to the superstar French contralto and conductor Nathalie Stutzmann, one of the most outstanding musical personalities of our time. Nathalie grew up living above her grandparents’ bakery, and has a love of cooking healthily with high quality ingredients. You’ll also hear her talk about how cooking is a tribute to her grandmother, about the relationship between food and music and about the magic properties of Bach, plus how she has coped during the current crisis, and about rejecting fear and retaining hope when everything looks bleak.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a cookbook written by musicians as a means of digitally breaking bread with each other, of sharing and appreciating our diverse food cultures, and of creating new memories, all of which will raise money for Help Musicians UK. www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Jennifer Johnston’s guests this week are James Clutton, Director of Opera at London’s Opera Holland Park, and his wife Angela Clutton, an award-winning food writer and historian. Embedded in the food and music communities in London, which have both been enormously impacted by the pandemic, you’ll hear them talk about how both industries might find their way out of the current crisis, their hopes for the future, finding comfort in creativity and about our duty to educate, inform and excite those who cross our paths.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a subscription-only online cookbook and mixology resource written by musicians from all over the world, sharing their food traditions and tastes, to raise money for Help Musicians UK. www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Join Jennifer Johnston as she talks to the American bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green about southern food and slavery, the importance of family and faith, that lasagna is opera and that food really does equate to love in his world.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a cookbook written by musicians as a means of digitally breaking bread with each other, of sharing and appreciating our diverse food cultures, and of creating new memories, all of which will raise money for Help Musicians UK.  www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

Jennifer Johnston’s guests this week are the American mezzo soprano Lucy Schaufer and her husband, the British tenor Christopher Gillett, who talk to her from their home in Wiltshire, England. Equally passionate about new music, supporting composers through their successful not-for-profit venture Wild Plum Arts, and food, they are both extraordinarily good cooks who believe strongly in the power of local produce. You’ll hear their view is about the relationships between food and people and creativity, about keeping things simple, and about asking the right questions in life.  Notes From Musicians’ Kitchens is a subscription-only online cookbook and mixology resource written by musicians from all over the world, sharing their food traditions and tastes, to raise money for Help Musicians UK.  www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com

O décimo episódio do Fast Forward é muito especial. Muito se fala, de um lado, do quanto artistas são afetados por pressões financeiras, das redes sociais, de demandas de performances impecáveis, de grandes discos, enfim, um grupo forte de pressões. Do outro lado, os outros profissionais que trabalham no mercado de música para fazer tudo isso acontecer parecem ter seus quadros de ansiedade, depressão, burnout e uma série de outras questões de saúde mental com um olhar que está dentro da mesma lógica comum de uma relação de trabalho. Só que a verdade é que existe sim no mercado da música um ecossistema que torna todas essas questões interligadas. A começar pela exposição constante. Um estudo realizado pela Record Union, uma distribuidora de música, gerou o programa Os 73 porcento. Isso teve origem numa pesquisa que fizeram com uma base de mais de 1.500 músicos e artistas independentes e descobriram que 73% deles diziam ter experienciado estresse, depressão e ansiedade em relação à música que fazem. Um outro estudo, britânico e de 2016, encomendado pelo Help Musicians UK à Universidade de Westminster, entrevistou 2.211 pessoas, entre artistas, empresários, funcionários de gravadoras, agentes e profissionais de turnê, entre outros. Ele foi intitulado "Can Music Make You Sick?" ou "A Música Pode Te Adoecer?". O resultado foi alarmante: 71% relataram ter tido ataques de pânico ou passado por situações de alto nível de ansiedade. 68,5% disseram já ter enfrentado ou estarem em depressão. No Brasil, não conseguimos localizar nenhum estudo desse tipo, mas sem dúvidas deve ser de números por aí. E para debater esse tema tão tabu no mercado da música ainda, nossos convidados são mais do que especiais. Clarice Falcão, que fez um belo álbum em 2019 que toca em temas de Saúde Mental, "Tem Conserto", e o psicanalista Paulo Próspero, com ampla experiência em tratar artistas.

In the early 2000s – post-Britpop – an influx of indie bands emerged, beginning with New York based The Strokes. This paved the way for the Hives, The Vines, The Soundtrack of our Lives, and then a host of British bands – the most popular of all of them, The Libertines, as fronted by Pete Doherty and Carl Barat. Around 2003/4, following Pete and Carl's falling out in relation to drug abuse, Pete formed side project Babyshambles, which took off in its own right. After a turbulent start with drummer Gemma leaving the band, Adam Ficek – previously a musician in the band The White Sport – was brought on board as Babyshambles' drummer. My overriding memory of these early 2000s years was the extent to which drug use and litigious activity by rock stars were getting equal prominence in the press (if not more) as the music itself. While Britpop spread a message of invincibility, togetherness and youth, there seemed to be darker, sinister undertones connected to the drug culture around the 2000s bands which, for me, started to become synonymous with that time and which led to a noticeable isolation, separation and exclusivity within the indie music scene, spilling out into the behaviour and attitudes of the public fan base. I observed this shift acutely while at university when I was working a part-time job in a ticket box office of an indie club in my late teens. I really wondered about this phenomenon and welcomed the opportunity to speak to Adam Ficek of Babyshambles who was in his musical ascendancy around this time. On speaking to Adam, I became fascinated by his trajectory into the psychotherapeutic world after experiences with Babyshambles. I was keen to hear about his own understanding of how his turbulent upbringing led to deep emotional wounds that got re-triggered within the rock music industry climate of the time. We talk about that upbringing, his lifestyle on the road within Babyshambles, his exit from the band and subsequent healing process that led him to a new music journey and academic career in music psychology and psychotherapeutic practice. We also explore Adam's interest in the way sound production affects us emotionally.  Helplines and support listed below (hover over text for hyperlinks). Follow Sound Affects Podcast:Twitter: @soundaffectspod Facebook: @soundaffectspodInstagram: sound_affects_podcast Contact Sound Affects Podcast:soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sound-affects-music-mental-health/id1331897982 Download on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mOGoi0QeHiwwRoJuetOkC?si=2sXZzkl8R1yu86EG4yM5Yw Episode breakdown: Intro0.00–0.20 Babyshambles, 'Killamanjaro' Live at S.E.C.C.0.20–0.38 Adam Ficek, 'Sun'0.38–1.40 Intro to Adam1.40–1.02.25 Interview with Adam Ficek52.35 Adam Ficek, 'Interlude'1.02.24–1.03.43 Adam Ficek, 'Sun'1.03.43–1.06.58 Signposting, helpline support and guidance for getting therapy1.06.58 Listener feedback from David Walker and news1.07.38 Outro1.07.41 Babyshambles, Killamanjaro Live at S.E.C.C.Contact Adam:Adam Ficek: @adamficek, @musicandminduk, @amusiciansmind, www.musicandmind.co.uk Support, helplines and guidance mentioned in this episode:Helplines and charity support: Samaritans, CALM, Music Minds Matter, Help Musicians UK, Mind, Cruse Accessing therapy: IAPT, Mind, or visit GP Private therapy directories: Counselling Directory, BACP, UCKP, Welldoing Additional support:1 North East, Music Support, Help for drug addiction

Today we have a health-focused episode, we welcome Michael and Lee from Float Planet Liverpool to dive into the world of floatation. Get ready to explore the benefits of floatation and how it can benefit you. So what are we covering in today’s Your Music Industry episode?       1 - What a sensory deprivation tank is and what floatation is   2 - The mental and physical benefits of floatation covering topics including anxiety, creativity and relaxation   3 - Good practices for floating along with some of Michael and Lee’s experiences Your Music Industry is a podcast and community of music industry knowledge, wisdom and experience. Which, through offering insight, guides you in achieving your music related goals. Podcast topics include music business, music production and health and well-being. For more information visit www.YourMusicIndustry.com Your Music Industry podcast is powered by iZotope Ozone 8, iZotope Nectar 3 and iZotope RX7.  This episode is brought to you in partnership with Help Musicians UK. The Music Minds Matter listening ear and support service is there for anyone who works in music who is struggling to cope. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music, and trained advisors are there to help. Contact Music Minds Matter day or night on 0808 802 8008 or email MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk.

Dan Caleb is a London-based singer-songwriter ( -- www.instagram.com/dancalebmusic -- ), Rob Comba is the host of the podcast "My Favourite Elliott Smith Song" ( -- www.myfavouriteelliottsmithsong.com/ -- ), and by their powers combined they put together last night's celebration of Elliott Smith on what would have been his 50th birthday. The night was also a fundraiser for the charity Help Musicians UK ( -- www.helpmusicians.org.uk -- ) These two folks are amazing, the whole night was amazing, and I'm terribly grateful that I could be part of it all. Thank you Dan and Rob for everything, and I hope you all enjoy this chat. -- Take Care --     

As the founder of Data Transmission, a key epicentre in dance music culture and promotion amongst other ventures, Grahame Farmer unknowingly stepped into becoming a dance music entrepreneur. In this latest episode, we sit down with Grahame to learn more of his story while also offering nuggets on gaining blog support and building your castle. So what will you learn in this podcast episode of Your Music Industry? 1 - How to stand out and gain support from the likes of Data Transmission and other similar platforms 2 - The story of Data Transmission and an insight into some of the darker times when it almost came to an end 3 - His super unique and empowering concept of building your castle and connecting with other castles. Your Music Industry is a podcast and community of music industry knowledge, wisdom and experience. Which, through offering insight, guides you in achieving your music related goals. Podcast topics include music business, music production and health and well-being. For more information visit www.YourMusicIndustry.com Your Music Industry podcast is powered by iZotope Ozone 8, iZotope Nectar 3 and iZotope RX7.  This episode is brought to you in partnership with Help Musicians UK. The Music Minds Matter listening ear and support service is there for anyone who works in music who is struggling to cope. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music, and trained advisors there to help. Contact Music Minds Matter day or night on 0808 802 8008 or email MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk. We have now launched our Your Music Industry podcast Patreon. Would you like the chance of asking our podcast guests questions or receiving merchandise? Head over to Patreon.com/YourMusicIndustry

Taking Liverpool and the UK's house scene by storm, Nautica are without a doubt one to watch. With recently landing on both Solid Grooves Raw and DVINE sounds along with an incredible array shows this year - including We Are Festival, they are certainly doing something right. In this episode, we sit down with Caolan and Josh to talk about Branding, gaining DJ support and networking. So what will you learn in this podcast episode of Your Music Industry? 1 - The importance and value of building and developing your brand as an artist. 2 - How they’ve got their music supported by big DJ names and how you can too. 3 - The positive mindset that Nautica have on networking and building relationships in the industry that have helped them gain traction as an artist and brand. Your Music Industry is a podcast and community of music industry knowledge, wisdom and experience. Which, through offering insight, guides you in achieving your music related goals. Podcast topics include music business, music production and health and well-being. For more information visit www.YourMusicIndustry.com Your Music Industry podcast is powered by iZotope Ozone 8, iZotope Nectar 3 and iZotope RX7. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Help Musicians UK. The Music Minds Matter listening ear and support service is there for anyone who works in music who is struggling to cope. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music, and trained advisors there to help. Contact Music Minds Matter day or night on 0808 802 8008 or email MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk. We have now launched our Your Music Industry podcast Patreon. Would you like the chance of asking our podcast guests questions or receiving merchandise? Headover to Patreon.com/YourMusicIndustry

We launch into Season 2 with an extremely insightful conversation with electronic music talent and visionary Alex Banks. Alex has remixed for the likes of Bonobo and also very recently released a brand-new album called ‘Beneath The Surface’ on MESH, Max Cooper’s imprint.  So what will you learn in this podcast episode of Your Music Industry? 1 - How Alex produced ‘Beneath The Surface’ including getting nerdy about the gear and hardware he used.  2 - How Alex uses music production tools to inspire him and how you can use them in the same way too 3 - How Alex is turning his album, 'Beneath The Surface' into a live show, including the process of designing the Audio Visual companions Your Music Industry is a podcast and community of music industry knowledge, wisdom and experience. Which, through offering insight, guides you in achieving your music related goals. Podcast topics include music business, music production and health and well-being. For more information visit www.YourMusicIndustry.com Your Music Industry podcast is powered by iZotope Ozone 8, iZotope Nectar 3 and iZotope RX7.  This episode is brought to you in partnership with Help Musicians UK. The Music Minds Matter listening ear and support service is there for anyone who works in music who is struggling to cope. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music, and trained advisors there to help. Contact Music Minds Matter day or night on 0808 802 8008 or email MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk. We have now launched our Your Music Industry podcast Patreon. Would you like the chance of asking our podcast guests questions or receiving merchandise? Head over to Patreon.com/YourMusicIndustry

PLEDGEMUSIC COLLAPSE: UK MUSIC INDUSTRY UNITES TO SUPPORT AFFECTED ARTISTS & BUSINESSES https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preview/?sm=7dHzuNJO40LOwYihNnmfuGU_2FmEV40bCO9NV3r_2FtSTHoxWyJCkcLteH_2F9R4Qi7coy   A group of UK-based music trade organizations and charities have launched a bid to support UK artists and businesses impacted by the collapse of D2C and e-commerce platform PledgeMusic. The collective will use an ‘impact survey' to better understand the scale of the fallout from the firm's collapse and to help coordinate assistance to those facing difficulties. The survey, hosted by the Musicians' Union (MU), can be accessed here and closes at 12pm on Tuesday June 25. As reported last month, PledgeMusic is headed into administration after it failed to find a buyer following a three month search, with estimates of what the company'sowes artists currently pinned at over $1 million. The latest action is being jointly promoted by UK Music, Music Managers Forum, Musicians' Union, the Association of Independent Music, Help Musicians UK, PRS Foundation and International Showcase Fund partners, including British Underground, PRS Members' Fund, the Music Producers Guild, The Ivor's Academy, Featured Artists Coalition, Music Support, and the BPI.     Thematic Surpasses 1 Billion ‘Demonetization-Free' Song Plays for Repped Artists   The LA-based Thematic is built on a simple premise: ‘demonetization-free' licensing for content creators on platforms like YouTube in exchange for artist and song promotion.   Now, in its public beta alone, Thematic, a company focused on enabling music artists and content creators to support each other via easy music licensing and cross-promotion, says it has facilitated more than 30,000 song placements in over 20,000 creator videos, driving more than 1 billion song plays for repped artists.   The company has constructed a licensing-safe space that prominent YouTube celebrities can tap into, without worrying about lawsuits, demonetizations, or video removals down the road. Early beta-stage participants include ODESZA, Late Night Alumni, as well as AWAL Recordings artists Lauv, Betty Who, and Matt Nathanson.   In fact, the entire company rose from the ashes of a nightmarish legal battle between YouTube celebrity makeup artist Michelle Phan and Ultra Records. According to fellow Thematic co-founder and CEO Marc Schrobilgen, Phan had been supporting many music artists through her YouTube channel, including Kaskade, before the murky waters of music licensing quickly overwhelmed her.   The result was a mega-million dollar lawsuit filed in 2014 by Ultra, which alleged massive copyright infringement.  But strangely, the suit was filed even though Ultra-signed artists like Kaskade publicly defended Phan, adding to the messiness and confusion of the situation. “From the very beginning, I've always wanted to empower and give back to creators,” Michelle Phan told us.  “Since uploading my first video 12 years ago, I've experienced lawsuits and seen first-hand what happens when big music labels come in and make copyright infringement claims. “I understand intimately the challenges facing creators today.  Through Thematic, I hope to protect creators and artists and provide a platform where they can connect, safely and free.”       Neal Cameron says: Roy and Buddy are touring this year in hologram form. So far there are a number of other artistes estates also signed up for future hologram performances. Is this the future of music?   It began in April 2012, when a virtual Tupac Shakur took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Billie holiday, Ronny James Did, Michael Jackson, ODB from Wu Tang is up next, Eazy E, Lisa "Left-Eye” Lopes from TLC, one of the biggest pop star sin Japan, Hatsune Miku, isn't actually a real person: She's a "digitally synthesized voice encapsulated in a crowd-sourced humanoid persona” bruce lee used in a whisky commercial although he was against drinking   artist doesn't have a choice, who has the final say? what it like to be in the band for a hologram? should we just let them go? iteraction with the crowd   Harmless Crossfire won Rak and Roll Battle of the bands on Saturday at stowmarket   Justin Bieber has challenged Tom Cruise to a cage fight. Must be worth a mention     Hoppi & the Hopefuls live at the Salutation Fri, 14 Jun · The Salutation   Joe G supported by Dusky Sunday at Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich Sat 15th 22:00 · Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich · Ipswich, Suffolk   Soap Your Auntie Sat 15th 21:00 · The Kingfisher · Ipswich, Suffolk   Goldblume, Radio Orwell, Swimsuit Competition at The Smokehouse Sat 15th 19:30 · The Smokehouse · Ipswich, Suffolk   Icebreakers June Session Sun, 16 Jun · The Railway Foxhall Road Ipswich   Mjsoul at The Mariners - Fathers Day Sun, 16 Jun · The Mariners Freehouse   Molisma // The Domestics // Massakree Sun, 16 Jun · The Smokehouse   Flat Matt,Ellie and Me with Support act Ellen Fairey Sun 15:00 · The Steamboat Tavern · Ipswich, Suffolk

This podcast was an interview that I did with the 'Your Music Industry Podcast' by the Liverpool Audio Network and Help Musicians UK. It was a great interview and I think you'll get a lot from it with regards to understanding my journey, the book content and inspiration for how to live the healthiest lives in the music industry. In 2016, Help Musicians UK undertook research which suggested that people working in the music industry are 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety compared to the general public. This week's #YourMusicIndustry guest has experienced his own suffering in the industry and through his own practise and experience has found a way to cope and Stay Sane In The Music Game.

In this episode, we talk to James Holdsworth (Brighton Music Conference Technical Director) about putting together BMC, the amazing new venue and a very special guest, as well as the importance of being mental health aware. In the second interview we talk to Bex Ransom (Creative Programme officer for Help Musicians UK) about how Help Musicians UK is making a difference around mental health awareness in the music industry, helping musicians, DJs and producers at times of crisis, but also at times of opportunity. Like the podcast? Share it on your feeds! Follow Strictly Underground Music: iTunes podcast: www.strictlyum.com/itunes Spotify Podcast: www.strictlyum.com/spotify Spotify Playlists: www.strictlyum.com/playlists Instagram: www.strictlyum.com/instagram Facebook: www.strictlyum.com/facebook Mixcloud: www.strictlyum.com/mixcloud RSS feed: www.strictlyum.com/podrss

In this episode, I speak to psychotherapist John Bassett from MITC (Music Industry Therapist Collective). All therapists in MITC began with fruitful careers within the music industry before retraining in therapy. They worked for record labels, in artist and tour management, A&R, or, as in the case of John, as sales and marketing reps for labels and music companies. They have first-hand, lived experience of the environment, and are now using that knowledge to educate, offer support and guidance, and cross-refer anyone in need of help. John and I explore the endemic culture within the industry perpetuating conditions for poor mental health, what music industry life was like in the 90s when he was involved, how songs of the time still trigger John physically, the impact of the industry on men compared to women and much more. Important websites and contact details: MITC: http://musicindustrytherapists.com/what-we-do/ @MITCollective CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/Samaritans:https://www.samaritans.org/Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/Help Musicians UK: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/Music Minds Matter: https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/ Music Support: https://www.musicsupport.org/about-usBAPAM: https://www.bapam.org.uk/ Follow Sound Affects:Twitter @soundaffectspodFacebook: @soundaffectspodInsta: soundaffectspodcastEmail Sound Affects:soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com

Very recently Help Musicians UK undertook research which suggested that people working in the music industry are 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety compared to the general public. Today’s guest has experienced suffering and through practise has found a way to cope and stay sane in the music game. Brett Leboff has had a 20 year career in the music industry spanning artist, producer, manager, mentor, coach and strategist. He is currently the Head of Artist Development at Diplomats of Sound and very recently became a published author releasing ‘Staying Sane in the Music Game’.  If you would like to learn more about Brett Leboff, find links to what’s mentioned in the episode and to learn more about the podcast visit YourMusicIndustry.com/014 The Your Music Industry Podcast, creating a priceless resource for you to learn from the experience, journey and lives of some of the Music Industry's greatest minds. Our guests range from Music Producers and DJs to Music Entrepreneurs and Marketers to Label owners and Publishers. Tune in today to aid in helping you become the person you’ve always dreamt of becoming. With each episode we aim to cover: * How our guest got into the Industry, so you too can learn how you can get your foot into the door and learn from their experience. * To dedicate some time to their expertise and specialism to offer you some tips, tricks and insight to enable you to grow and develop your music industry craft. * To shed some light on how successful music industry figures stay healthy while also keeping productive and creative. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Help Musicians UK: "The Music Minds Matter listening ear and support service is there for anyone who works in music who is struggling to cope. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music, and trained advisors there to help. Contact Music Minds Matter day or night on 0808 802 8008 or email MMM@helpmusicians.org.uk."

Nick Bottini is a saxophonist, music coach and the best selling author of the book 'Just Play - The Simple Truth Behind Musical Excellence'. How can musicians learn to just play and look after their mental health at the same time? 50% of all author royalties will go to support ‘Music Minds Matter’, the 24-hour mental health helpline set up by Help Musicians UK. For more information visit www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk. Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2F6jp07 iTunes - http://apple.co/2sCoNO4 Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/2C2Uh3l
 GooglePlay - http://bit.ly/2RDgqy1 The I Wish I Didnt Quit Podcast gets inside the minds of musicians and other creatives and is hosted by Nate Holder. Contact: info@iwishididntquit.com IG @iwishididntquitpodcast Twitter @iwishididntquit www.iwishididntquit.com

Here is the 4th Podcast from Staying Sane In The Music Game, we will be continuing these at least every month so stick with us and spread the word to everyone you think who can benefit from these important conversations about MENTAL HEALTH in the music industry. This show is taken from the live broadcast on FLEX FM (www.Flexfm.co.uk). This is a very special show hosted by legendary Drum n Bass Producer and DJ MAMPI SWIFT. He hosted myself - Brett Leboff to talk about the book Staying Sane In The Music Game (www.stayingsane.org). Also joining was ex-Radio 1 DJ, and exceptional Drum n Bass head DJ Friction to tell his story of struggles with mental health. We were also honoured to have Christine Brown from the charity Help Musicians UK who help those working in music with mental health issues as well as other things and she has a lot of strong advice on the subject. This is a real treat and possibly the most useful podcast to date, definitely a great moment to share a platform and talk about this incredibly important topic with such established music legends and great souls. You can find out more and buy the book from: www.stayingsane.org Here's to Staying Sane!

This Week has been a Hopful delight! featuring special guest Andi Hopgood! Not only is she the frontwoman for our band "Hoppi And The Hopefuls" but she is a whole list of amzing musical things like Choir Leader, Vocal tutor, Saxophonist, Pianist, Musicians Union Representative just to name a few... This week we talked with and on some very important subjects: The Musicians Union https://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/ FIMM https://www.fim-musicians.org/ Help Musicians UK (mental health for musicians) https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ 020 7239 9100 Music Support (help for musicians with addictions) http://www.musicsupport.org/ 0800 030 6789 BAPAM http://www.bapam.org.uk/ Threatin: The Band Who faked a Fanbase and Failed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-46179210 Music featured this week from: Caswell https://www.facebook.com/caswellofficial/ Sunscream https://www.facebook.com/sunscreamband/ Telling Truths https://www.facebook.com/tellingtruthsband/

Diane Wagg is chair of the MMF, the largest artist management organisation in the world. She’s also the owner of Deluxxe Management & Ideal Music Productions and a member of the Musicians Health Advisory Board at Help Musicians UK. Diane started out in A&R at EMI Records before moving into artist management where she worked with Philip Lynott from Thin Lizzy. Her roster has included Brit/Ivor nominated Triple Platinum album act, Scouting for Girls, Beth Orton, Republika & Mike Scott (The Waterboys). Earlier in her career, Diane was Director of record producer Tony Visconti’s group of companies for five years. She managed Visconti’s Good Earth Recording Studios in London (clients included Duran Duran, George Michael, U2, the Sisters of Mercy, Altered Images and the Stranglers). A really open conversation about how being a professional coach has helped her become a better manager, the importance of curiosity and what David Bowie was really like.

London Elektricity is joined by Belinda & Richard from Help Musicians UK to discuss their new Music Minds Matter scheme and to talk about the new fundraiser Apex release…Released in his memory, in association with Help Musicians UK, all proceeds will go to their incredible work on the Music Minds Matter campaign. Copies are available on the Hospital Records shop.

Podcart's New Music podcast returns with Halina Rifai and Phoebe Inglis-Holmes!This week's tracklisting is:Caro: 'Lick Your Lips' Edwin Organ: 'Missing The T' Elisa & Srigala: 'Carefree'Attaque: 'Over Not Yet' Nico Cara: 'Teach Me (feat. Tulka Trio)'Kira May: 'Muscle Memory' The Dig: 'Moonlight Baby'Faodail: 'Plumeria' Holy Now: 'Feel It All' Sweaty Palms: 'Captain Of The Rugby Team' As discussed on the podcast this week: Launched in December 2017, Music Minds Matter is the industry's most comprehensive service yet – linking advice, signposting, clinical pathways and professional therapeutic services to Help Musicians UK's (HMUK) traditional grants for musicians in need.www.podcart.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musicians are up to three times more likely to experience depression, with many working under 'poor conditions', a new academic study from Help Musicians UK has found. The late Amy Winehouse, Chris Cornell and George Michael have spoken about panic attacks while many others still living struggle with anxiety. Can Music Make You Sick commissioned by the charity offers insight into the scale of the health challenges of Britain's music industry. This month, we summarise the findings.

The answer, according to a study commissioned by the charity Help Musicians UK, has found that the answer is yes, if you are a professional musician working in unsympathetic conditions. Dr George Musgrave, one of the study's authors, talks to Darren Dodd about the findings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grace Savage is a Singer, Actor and Beatboxer.  listed as one of ELLE UK's 'Top 100 inspiring women' is the 2 x UK Female Beatbox Champion (2012 & 2013) and  2 x UK Team Beatbox Champion (2015 & 2016).  Grace has played a long list of established venues with her solo music including Jamie Oliver’s BIG Feastival, Glastonbury, Shambala, Latitude, As One, Lovebox, Roundhouse, 02 academy Islington, Barfly Camden, The Lexington & The Bedford. Most recently she supported BeardyMan at Radio 1’s Academy, Showcased new material at  Music Tech Fest Berlin and SBTV RISE, Supported Scott Mills and FEMME at Soho Farmhouse and shared the bill with Nadia Rose at the British House in Brazil for the Rio Olympics 2016. For her acting work, Grace was selected as one of the Guardian's 'Top Ten Standout Theatrical Performances' of 2014 for her role as ‘Jade’ in Home at The National Theatre and had a successful run at SOHO THEATRE with her one woman show BLIND. Grace has received ongoing support from BBC Introducing and SBTV throughout her career and this year has been working with OddChild music and Sublime booking agency as well as being signed to Leni's Models as an influencer. She has just been selected as one of only six artists to receive support from the Emerging Artists Fund in association with Help Musicians UK and Pledge Music.  With the financial help of this fund and support from the public, Grace is looking forward to independently releasing her new EP in 2017.  I had great fun with this one. We met up in a Thai restaurant around the corner from where Grace was working in a Hospital helping kids with their breathing through Beatboxing! She is super inspiring and worked so hard to get where she is. You're gunna love her! Last week of my show this week too! So come down to Colchester to check it out!  www.gracesavageofficial.com @_GraceSavage ENJOY