The findings of our first ever Mental Health and Wellbeing in Music and Live Performing Arts survey were unveiled at our Head First conference discussing mental health and wellbeing for the music industry on Wednesday 25 May 2022.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part to help us get an updated picture of the mental health and wellbeing of people working in music and live performing arts in Australia.

1,304 people working professionally in music and live performing arts took part in the survey, which was held in conjunction with the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne in March and April 2022.

Sadly, the results are a stark wake up call to the state of mental health in our sector, and highlight the urgent need for us to continue to support the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in our industry through psychological services, as well as evidence-based prevention, education and training programs.

In December 2022, we unveiled the second part of the research into Service Use, Effects and Social Return On Investment.

If you are struggling and need help, or just someone to talk to, please reach out and call our Wellbeing Helpline on 1800 959 500. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7.