Addictions and mental health charity Music Support is hosting two events aimed at musicians and music industry professionals.
The first of these - Where is the Line? – is an evening of discussions, presentations and panels addressing key issues and exploring why a holistic approach to addiction and mental heath treatment could benefit the whole industry.
The session, which is chaired by Harold Owens, senior director of MusiCares, takes place on 30 January from 6.30pm to 9.30pm in West London.
The second event, Let’s Push Things Forward, is an all-day workshop focusing on addiction, mental health and recovery. It takes place over a full day on 31 January, and covers a wider variety of topics, with a focus on skills acquisition.
The event will be led by Owens in conjunction with Nanette Zumwalt from the International Recovery Institute, a leading US training establishment for recovery specialists.
It's hosted by iCAAD, the International Conference on Addiction and Associated Disorders, in association with the BRIT Trust and the Music Manager’s Forum, and is open to anyone from the music industry, particularly those with responsibility for others, who want to know more about how to support artist, employees and themselves.
It is also open to those with an interest in working in the specialist support services. Companies who may wish to explore appointing a lead within their organisations to cover this crucial area are also welcome.
Music Support co-founder Matt Thomas said: ‘Creating a platform not only to discuss the issues amongst ourselves as an industry and share our experiences – but also to bring in experienced professionals to deliver practical hands on skills is a major step forward. Education and training to facilitate prevention, treatment and continuing care.
‘That this has been made possible by the support of the BPI, BRIT Trust, Music Managers Forum and sponsored by Crossroads Antigua, is a significant coming together symbolically and practically. Teaming up with MusiCares means that we are now truly International, and I truly believe that together we can make a difference.’
Tickets for both events are available at www.musicsupport.org, with limited bursary opportunities available.
For more on this issue, read our recent feature, Creative care: how to cope with being a musician, by Dr Claire Renfrew.
The first of these - Where is the Line? – is an evening of discussions, presentations and panels addressing key issues and exploring why a holistic approach to addiction and mental heath treatment could benefit the whole industry.
The session, which is chaired by Harold Owens, senior director of MusiCares, takes place on 30 January from 6.30pm to 9.30pm in West London.
The second event, Let’s Push Things Forward, is an all-day workshop focusing on addiction, mental health and recovery. It takes place over a full day on 31 January, and covers a wider variety of topics, with a focus on skills acquisition.
The event will be led by Owens in conjunction with Nanette Zumwalt from the International Recovery Institute, a leading US training establishment for recovery specialists.
It's hosted by iCAAD, the International Conference on Addiction and Associated Disorders, in association with the BRIT Trust and the Music Manager’s Forum, and is open to anyone from the music industry, particularly those with responsibility for others, who want to know more about how to support artist, employees and themselves.
It is also open to those with an interest in working in the specialist support services. Companies who may wish to explore appointing a lead within their organisations to cover this crucial area are also welcome.
Music Support co-founder Matt Thomas said: ‘Creating a platform not only to discuss the issues amongst ourselves as an industry and share our experiences – but also to bring in experienced professionals to deliver practical hands on skills is a major step forward. Education and training to facilitate prevention, treatment and continuing care.
‘That this has been made possible by the support of the BPI, BRIT Trust, Music Managers Forum and sponsored by Crossroads Antigua, is a significant coming together symbolically and practically. Teaming up with MusiCares means that we are now truly International, and I truly believe that together we can make a difference.’
Tickets for both events are available at www.musicsupport.org, with limited bursary opportunities available.
For more on this issue, read our recent feature, Creative care: how to cope with being a musician, by Dr Claire Renfrew.
