An independent UK charity for professional musicians of all genres and career stages. All NI & Scotland charity news via @HelpMusiciansNI & @HM_Scot
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We want to offer musicians support that best serves our community. By completing #MusiciansCensus2023 you’ll be helping us do that.
The Musicians’ Census will help us plan how to best understand musicians and their needs today and in the years ahead.
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Listen to our own Joe Hastings, Head of Music Minds Matter, this Wednesday as he joins a discussion about mental health in the music industry.
Join us on March 29th for FUGA Notes' latest episode where global mental health experts come together to discuss building mentally healthy teams in the music industry. 🎧 🧠 🌍
RSVP here: fuga-music.typeform.com/to/g…
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Thank you @HelpMusicians for an outstandingly inspiring week of songwriting in the lovely West Country!
On a walk to Glastonbury Pyramid stage to reflect, we looked down a group photo, later our world class coach @chrisdifford said look up cuz that’s where we’re all heading!🥰
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Help Musicians retweeted
THANKYOU to @KevinBrennanMP, the incredible panellists @Brixsmithstart @CharleneLBrown @katiewaissel24, performers @annanealemusic @chess_galea, supporters @SoundCloud @HelpMusicians @FeaturedArtists @IvorsAcademy @BrunelPolicy & everyone who showed up: photos.app.goo.gl/KvkMYcroJQ…
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Composer, @JonathanBrigg started drawing musical cartoons over the pandemic. Being encouraged to do something with them, he decided to create a calendar with some of the proceeds going to us.
We're so thankful for Jonathan's support. Read his story: bit.ly/3z0qFUl
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Help Musicians retweeted
A recent report from @HelpMusicians’ mental health service Music Minds Matter, has revealed that its support line saw a 32% increase in 2022. In this piece on @IQ_Mag, Joe Hastings discusses the impact of these findings.
iq-mag.net/2023/02/help-musi…
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Help Musicians retweeted
My @CreativeScots Crowdmatch campaign is now live!! 🙂
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/spirit-r… Whatever you pledge will be matched by Creative Scotland, but only until the pot is empty, so if you are considering supporting me PLEASE pledge early!! Thanks so much. RT's greatly appreciated
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Important panel discussion tonight at the launch of the 'Whose Song is it Anyway?' podcast, with @Brixsmithstart, @katiewaissel24 and @CharleneLBrown joining @BosherHayleigh to talk about their experiences as women in the music industry
The full podcast episodes begin 1st March and we are celebrating on the 22nd.... @Brixsmithstart @katiewaissel24 @IvorsAcademy @FeaturedArtists @HelpMusicians @BrunelPolicy @BrunelResearch @SoundCloud #internationalwomensday #womeninmusic #whosesongisitanyway
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Help Musicians retweeted
‘Reflections From The Glass Age' 28.04.23
The solo tour for my new record begins April 20 @DartingtonArts #Totnes
🙏 @HelpMusicians
I’ll be playing piano live for the 1st time & telling the stories behind the songs - I dearly hope you can join us.
🎫 bandsintown.com/a/244027-dan…
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How do you maintain a sense of self when performing on stage?
Join our expert-led online self-care session on 20 March exploring authenticity and identity in the world of performance.
Sign up today: bit.ly/3n5eR08
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Planning the paperwork for a tour abroad can be a complicated process. Our visa phone service offers free, personalised advice on visas, work permits and passports for people working in the music industry.
Give them a call on 01473 892 660
Find out more: bit.ly/3n3OUy3
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Chelsea Chamber Choir is happy to be supporting @HelpMusicians at our concert in Christ Church Chelsea, London SW3 4AA @SLCCChelsea on Sunday 26 March 2023 at 5pm for 75 minutes. Music by Bach and Caldara. Free admission; retiring collection. Do pop along! chelseachamberchoir.com
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If you're planning to go on tour this summer, now's a good time to think about your application for support. Our touring and live support offers:
🌟up to £5,000 to bring your music to a live audience
🌟1-1 business advice
🌟a personal health consultation
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There's still time to join us at our free will writing service!
Sign up now: bit.ly/3JG1j47
Did you know we have a free will writing service?
To mark #FreeWillsMonth join us at our online introduction to will writing on 15 March. We’ll take you through how to write your free will, and answer any questions you have.
🔗bit.ly/3JCv0Db
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We support musicians to access affordable earplugs and a consultation with an audiologist to help you protect your hearing. Make hearing protection an essential part of your toolkit.
Sign up today: bit.ly/3lfwUjT
If you're a musician, these ear plugs are available through an amazing scheme by @HelpMusicians 🙏 buff.ly/3ZNvU5K #autism #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
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Everyone learns differently, and we know how important it is to share information in different ways. Our online events range from one-off workshops to group support sessions so you can find a style that suits you best
What's coming up: bit.ly/426F3I9
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Did you know we have a free will writing service?
To mark #FreeWillsMonth join us at our online introduction to will writing on 15 March. We’ll take you through how to write your free will, and answer any questions you have.
🔗bit.ly/3JCv0Db
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Help Musicians retweeted
2/7. My deepest gratitude goes to @HelpMusicians @TheCreativeWel1 and @vickyunwin for their unwavering support in making this show possible and for supporting #Neurodivergent artists like me...
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“At that time the possibility of taking up conducting as a career was a thing of my wildest dreams.”
Originally barred from studying conducting for being a woman, Kathleen Riddick went on to form Britain's first all women's string orchestra.
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There's still time to sign up to our International Women's Day Get Set Sessions!
Sign up now: bit.ly/3L5XgPP
Do you want develop your career and music, but not sure whether to apply for support? Here are a few reasons why you should consider it.
Come to our International Women's Day Get Set Session to find out more about how we can support you.
🔗bit.ly/3ZsVsos
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