Mental Health

We sat down with Live Nation's Steve Wheadon about why embedding mental health workers into tours has become a practical necessity.

Mental health support in touring environments has often been invisible. That’s changing, thanks to a Support Act and Live Nation partnership.

"Working on your mental health is uncomfortable but it’s worth it. You’re worth it and you’re not alone. So take care of your mental health.”

On Sept. 11, the cameras capture Poppy Reid, editor-in-chief across the Brag Media’s suite of titles, including Rolling Stone AU/NZ and TMN.

LN launches Mindful Nation, a music-meets-meditation app which is targeted at artists and their overworked crew.

The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program will promote psychological safety and positive behavioural change in the music industry.

Support Act has released a document to help tackle the issues of sexual misconduct, bullying and discrimination within the music industry. 

The standards provide measures to address bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, racism, ageism, homophobia and transphobia.

New findings reveal that 66% of the music and live industries have high or very high levels of psychological distress.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing in Music and Live Performing Arts survey has revealed some stark findings about the state of the industry.