Music Support marks 10 years of life-changing support for the industry Today marks the 10th anniversary of Music Support, celebrating a decade of vital work supporting people across the UK...

Music support is delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Haffenden to its Board of TrusteesHaffenden brings extensive experience in artist welfare and industry-wide mental health advocacy to the charity’s...

Music Support introduces New Recovery Support Groups At Music Support, we know that recovery from addiction and substance-use is possible, and that no one in our industry has to go...

Sarah Williams joins as charity faces unprecedented demand from those experiencing substance use, addiction or mental health challenges in the music industry.Music Support has appointed Sarah Williams as its first...

Music Support opens applications for its Mental Health First Aid and Addiction & Recovery workshops, thanks to partners Stagehand and Backup TechMusic Support is delighted to announce the next round...

Join team Music Support at The Great Escape. It's Mental Health Awareness Week with the theme of 'Community.' We're pleased to be making our annual trip to Brighton for The...

If you are a Mental Health First Aider and it has been three years since your training, it's time to refresh your skills! Those who completed Mental Health First Aid...

It's Mental Health Awareness Week from 12th - 18th May, with a theme of 'Community.'Mental Health Awareness Week is designed to bring the UK together to focus on getting good...

Our very own Senior Learning and Development Specialist, Norman Beecher, recently travelled to Manchester to spend two days training the Warehouse Project team to become Mental Health First AidersThe Warehouse...

We are proud to partner with MHFA England to launch a series of training films tailored to a UK music industry audience. This is the first time that a music...

Khan most recently was the Artist and Relationship Manager at Nordoff and Robbins, while Goddard is a former ELAM Director.  Music Support has hired experienced executives Kimberley Goddard and Laila Khan...

We're very pleased to be returning to Glasgow on 28th November for Resonate. Resonate is Scotland's flagship music industry conference, focusing on training, business development, accessibility and collaboration. Now in...

Since the pandemic, much of our training has been delivered online, which works well for those who work in the music industry with busy schedules and touring commitments. Our Learning...

We're excited to be heading to Belfast on 12th November for Output. Output Belfast is Ireland's biggest annual one-day music conference and showcase, programmed by Score Draw Music. The event...

Behind the Scenes will launch as a four-week pilot of peer support groups at independent live music venues across Manchester including Band on the Wall, Gorilla, Lion's Den and YESThe...

Music Support announces record number of beneficiaries as it launches new awareness campaign   Helpline calls up 51% YoY in 2024. New Safe Hub wellbeing survey shows YoY increase in those...

We are excited to announce our latest auction, Music Support's Rock Icons, with five incredible prizes on offer donated by three legendary rock acts: KISS, Roger Waters and Squeeze. The demand on...

Join us at The Great Escape festival conference from 16th - 18th May The Music Support team are pleased to be returning to The Great Escape for our third year...

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13th - 19th May, with the theme of "Movement: Moving more for our mental health." We're very grateful when our supporters...

We are very proud to share that Music Support co-founder, Andy 'Franksy' Franks, has WON the ILMC Arthurs Industry Champion AwardWith thousands of votes compiled from professionals around the world,...

We’re pleased to share the details of a new text support service for anyone working within the music industry, thanks to Music and Mental Health social enterprise, Headstock. Music Support’s...

We were really pleased to return to the AIF Congress in Bristol on 1st Feb 2024.... This annual flagship event is organised by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and is...

Music Support announces Joe Hastings as new CEO  Charity also announces new trustees joining its board  7th December 2023 - Music Support, the charity that helps those who work in...

Today, Friday 1st December 2023, we bid a fond farewell to our much-beloved Chief Executive, Eric Mtungwazi Eric is moving on to pursue a career in Psychotherapy. We will miss...

As part of Addiction Awareness Week 2023, we're really pleased to share this special interview that Music Support Trustee, Rachael Lander, has recorded with Dave 'Sober Dave' WilsonRachael joins Dave...

Photo credit: Felix Mackenzie-BarrowDaudi's story explores a musician's experience of living with bipolar, psychosis and depression. We are honoured to share this inspirational discussion with British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko. Daudi shares his...

Addiction Awareness Week 2023Music Support is proud to support Addiction Awareness Week 2023, taking place between 28th October - 4th November. We come together with fellow organisations to call for...

The Christopher Meredith Foundation powers up Music Supportwith new partnershipWe are proud to announce a new partnership with The Christopher Meredith Foundation (CMF), established in memory of Christopher; an Agent,...

*CALLING ALL MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS*Refresh your skills with Music Support and access three years of support and benefits!If you are a Mental Health First Aider and it has been...

We are excited to announce our latest fundraising auction, Music Support’s Magnificent Seven, to celebrate seven years of Music Support helping our peers who work in music and live events affected...

We are excited to share this incredible fundraising initiative thanks to a collaboration between global music icons Coldplay and The guitarwrist. The guitarwrist is a not-for-profit company that makes bespoke jewellery...

If you are a Mental Health First Aider and it has been three years since your training, it's time to refresh your skills! Those who completed Mental Health First Aid...

The discussion We are pleased to share this inspirational discussion that took place on 16th May 2023 as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Music Support's Senior Learning and Development...

Join us at The Great Escape on Friday 12th May We're pleased to be returning to The Great Escape Conference on Friday 12th May where Belinda and Lynne will be...

Today is International Women's Day. We're pleased to share this blog, written by Live Events Manager, Kate Griffiths.Kate is a truly inspirational woman who champions wellbeing in the industry. Here,...

The discussion We are pleased to share this inspirational LIVE discussion that took place on Monday 20th February.  Music Support's Learning and Development Specialist, Hannah Brinley, welcomed Jamie Reynolds (multi-award-winning...

Have you called our Helpline? Did it have a positive impact on your life? If so, we'd love to hear from you...Thursday 23rd February is Helpline Awareness Day. We're really...

Music Support's 'Tales from the Tour Bus' explores the highs and lows of life on the road post-Lockdown with British rock icons AND their crew. We're pleased to share this...

If you are a Mental Health First Aider and it has been three years since your training it's time to refresh your skills! If you are a Mental Health First...

We’re really pleased to share that we’ll be attending Festival Congress on Wednesday 1st February at Bristol Beacon. This annual flagship event is organised by the Association of Independent Festivals...

As Men's Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we are really pleased to share this special interview that Music Support co-founder Andy 'Franksy' Franks has recorded with Dave...

We are excited to share details of "The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Collection," a charity auction featuring a number of items including guitars, cymbals and drumheads, signed by many of...

A mother who called Music Support’s Helpline less than a year ago shares her experience of the impact it has had on her family…. “I stumbled across Music Support by...

It’s less than a week to go until the Event Production Show (EPS) where Music Support is proud to be partner charity. Taking place at London’s ExCel on Tuesday 8th...

We are proud to share that Music Support has been chosen by Mash Media as partner charity of the 2022 Event Production Awards (EPA’s) on 17th February at Novotel, London...

Look after yourselves over the holidays and if you need support please call our helpline: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays) For 24 hour crisis support contact...

Music Support is proud to be a part of Addiction Awareness Week, taking place from 18th – 24th October 2021. We will come together with fellow charities who specialise in...

As part of our 5th birthday celebrations we are excited to give you the opportunity to win our Perfect Fifth Vinyl Collection; a money-can’t-buy prize of five albums signed by...

Join Rachael and an all-female panel of music industry and mental health experts at our “Women in Isolation” webinar on Thursday 25th March at 6pm. Register for FREE here.Later this month I...

ISOLATED - to be separated from other persons or things; alone; solitary….The music industry has long been an isolating place for women, being under-represented and under-valued. The Global pandemic has further...

Last night the A&R Awards in association with Abbey Road Studios returned to London’s De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms to honour both teams and individuals who work on creative endeavours...