Recovery Support Groups - Music Support

What is a Recovery Support Group?

Recovery Support Groups provide a safe, confidential and compassionate space for people in the music community who are experiencing addiction challenges or are in recovery. Open to anyone at any stage of their journey, these weekly groups focus on emotional support, shared understanding, and practical tools to help participants achieve and maintain abstinence.

Launching on Tuesday 24th March, each free 90-minute session is non-judgmental and welcoming. Groups are led by Music Support staff and trained facilitators with lived experience.

Every other month, Norman Beecher, an Addiction Specialist and Hannah Brinley, a Learning and Development Specialist, will facilitate a two-hour workshop on the following topics:

What is Recovery? Tuesday 28^th April
Coping With Triggers Tuesday 30^th June
Self-care and Stress Management Tuesday 8^th September
Relationships in Recovery Tuesday 27^th October
Co-dependency Tuesday 15^th December
Socialising Sober Tuesday 23^rd February 2027
Managing Anger Tuesday 27^th April 2027
Managing Performance Anxiety Tuesday 29^th June 2027

If you’re interested in joining an upcoming session, please complete the application form below and a member of the team will be in touch.

If you have a question and can’t find the answer in our FAQs below, please contact our team.

FAQs

Who can join the Recovery Support Groups?

Anyone working in or connected to the music industry who has experienced challenges with addiction of any kind is welcome to join, whatever stage of recovery you’re at.

Do I need to be abstinent to attend?

No. The group’s shared goal is to support abstinence, but you are welcome wherever you are on your recovery journey. The only thing we ask is that you are sober while attending the session.

How do I sign up?

Scroll down and you’ll find our simple registration form. Our team will take a look at your application and get back to you.

When and where do the meetings take place?

Launching on Tuesday 24th march, meetings are held online every Tuesday at 12:30 PM and last for 90 minutes.

How many people are in each group?

Each group includes around 12 participants to keep the sessions personal and supportive so that you don’t feel overwhelmed.

Who leads the sessions?

The meetings are led by Music Support staff and trained facilitators who have personal experience of working in the music industry.

What can I expect from a session?

Your host will begin the session with personal reflection, followed by open sharing and discussion among the group.

Is this based on a 12-step model?

No. The group is not affiliated with any specific philosophy. It combines emotional support with practical education to help people maintain recovery.

Is it confidential?

Of course, all sessions are a confidential safespace. Participants are asked to respect each other’s privacy and not to share anything outside of the group. The only time confidentiality may be broken is under exceptional circumstances where there is a serious concern for your safety or the safety of others.

Is there a cost to attend?

No. The groups are completely free to join.

How long can I attend for?

There’s no set limit. You’re welcome to keep attending as long as you find the group helpful.

Do I have to speak or can I just listen?

You’re welcome to do whichever feels most comfortable for you. There’s no pressure to share until you’re ready.

Will the same person always run the group?

Music Support will chair the group for the first six months. After that, trained volunteers from within the community will share the role of co-chairing sessions.

Why should I join?

Because you don’t have to face recovery alone. The group offers connection, insight and hope from people who understand what you’re going through and are there to support you.

Recovery Support Group application

Please complete the form below to register to join our Recovery Support Group. If you need any assistance please contact us.

If you'd like more information about these groups, read our FAQs.

Your Details

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Gender

Please select your age range (please note you must be over 18 to apply)

Where do you live?

Your role(s) within the music industry

How long have you worked in music?

Emergency contact - we collect this information solely for your safety, in case of an emergency or serious concern for your wellbeing whilst using our services.

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Please outline why you would like to join a Recovery Support Group

Confidentiality Agreement

I understand that information shared in group sessions is confidential and will not be shared outside the group, except in exceptional circumstances where there is a serious concern for my safety or the safety of others.

Your Rights Under GDPR

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