Tonic Music will be providing a series of online workshops on the Tonic Rider programme - supported by PPL Giving.
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with PPL.
PPL. licenses the use of recorded music on radio, TV and in public places in the UK and distributes the royalties to 140,000 performers and recording rights holders.
PPL Giving is a purpose-driven strategy to give back to music with a focus on building sustainable music industry for future generations. The organisation is funding initiatives that are driving positive change across the music industry, such as through musical education, talent development, later career support and artist welfare.
PPL is supporting a series of seven online preventative workshops on the Tonic Rider programme, teaching mental health skills tailored to working in music. These workshops will be free to attend for all music artists, crew and industry professionals residing in the UK, with 20 spaces available in each workshop.
"It is great to be partnering with PPL to provide essential workshops for anyone working in music, equipping skills to prevent the onset of poor mental health.
Opportunities to learn these skills are not always freely accessible within the music industry, therefore, it is important we address such issues on the Tonic Rider programme.
A big thank you goes to PPL for supporting Tonic Music to provide the workshops across the next 12 months, free to all music artists, crew and industry professionals.”
Workshops
You can apply to attend as many workshops as you wish. If you have not previously registered on the Tonic Rider programme, you will need to complete an initial registration and an online consultation appointment before you can participate.
After completing the Tonic Rider registration form, you will be invited to an online consultation appointment via email. Please check your junk/spam folders for this email. If you require support to complete this form, please email tonicrider@tonicmusic.co.uk
Thursday 24th October (7:00-9:00pm)
Music Performance Anxiety
Facilitated by Jade Hughes
Two-hour workshop teaching participants how to identify and manage the effects of anxieties related to performing live at a show, rehearsal or audition.
Thursday 5th December (7:00-9:00pm)
ACT Skills
Facilitated by Jeordie Shenton
Two-hour workshop teaching participants key principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, including perspectives on how we perceive and respond to our internal world.
Thursday 13th February (7:00-9:00pm)
Introduction to Mental Health
Facilitated by Jeordie Shenton
Two-hour workshop teaching participants about common mental health difficulties in the music industry.
Thursday 20th February (7:00-9:00pm)
Understanding Wellbeing
Facilitated by Jeordie Shenton
Two-hour workshop teaching participants about the relationship between physical, mental and social health within the music industry.
Thursday 10th April (7:00-9:00pm)
Substance Use Awareness
Facilitated by Jeordie Shenton
Two-hour workshop teaching participants about substance use, harm reduction and the pressures contributing to substance-related problems in the music industry.
Thursday 29th May (7:00-9:00pm)
Emotional Resilience
Facilitated by Jeordie Shenton
Two-hour workshop teaching participants practical ways to build emotional resilience, including the application of grounding techniques.
Thursday 17th July (7:00-9:00pm)
Navigating Identity
Facilitated by Jeordie Shenton
Two-hour workshop teaching participants about the relationship between working in music and identity, including how this impacts upon mental health.
