In just four weeks’ time on Wednesday 25 May, Support Act’s inaugural Head First conference discussing mental health and wellbeing for the music industry will take place at the new Australian Institute of Music (AIM) campus in Sydney. This much-anticipated landmark event will feature a wealth of amazing speakers and performers, all discussing the crucially […]
Month: April 2022
Sound Check
Our latest edition of new mental health newsletter, Sound Check, is out now featuring news, events, music community insights, tools and tips to help keep you mentally well. Read the latest issue here and to receive future issues, subscribe here.
Running on empty towards an unsafe workplace
The challenges of the past few years have made people feel physically and mentally exhausted. What’s alarming is the impact this fatigue is having on the workplace. Find out more in this latest post by SafeWork NSW. Waking up to the issue It is widely recognised that fatigue in the workplace can compromise physical and mental […]
Bridget Hustwaite
“It’s important to not only set realistic expectations, but to also set boundaries.” Radio presenter and health activist, Bridget Hustwaite, shares her journey: As someone with a chronic illness, anxiety has had a looming presence in my life for a number of years. But I did notice it peak upon entering the music industry as […]
Social Anxiety
In an industry that’s all about ‘being seen’, how does it feel when the visibility and exposure is all too much? Nkechi Anele, a multifaceted creative of Nigerian-Irish heritage who grew up in Melbourne/Naarm and has spent over a decade in the music industry, and Cyrus Villanueva, a Sydney-based artist, music producer and songwriter, share their […]
