by suzigreen
published February 1, 2024

DIAGNOSIS

Next week on The BACK LOUNGE it’s ‘TOURING WITH A DIAGNOSIS’. Most us working in live & touring are freelance, so what happens when you have a long-term health issue? The industry to date has been notoriously unforgiving, meaning stigma in revealing you have a condition, whether or not it affects your ability to do your job. So, then what happens? Guests are Marisa Rinchiuso @marisarae15 – project manager for Academy of Live Technology @ Rock Lititz, touring stage manager & mental health grad & diagnosis of muscular dystrophy; Malle Kaas, CEO & Co-founder of Women in Live Music, sound engineer, diagnosis of a severe chronic autoimmune disease; & me, tour manager with diagnosis of a genetic eye condition = all kinds of fun in dark venues & with white light rock shows. We are all still out there working & touring. This has not meant the end of our careers. We hope you can join this call, whether this is something you directly experience, have ever had illness or otherwise impact your work, or are curious as to how you can support others. Wednesday 7th February 6pm GMT / 7pm CET/ 1pm EST / 10am PST. Everyone welcome, DM for the zoom link – This call will NOT be recorded.

Next week it’s ‘FEAST OR FAMINE’ on The BACK LOUNGE. Have you been lucky enough to have some work? How was it? Is it great to be back but it also feels more exhausting and more stressful somehow than before…have we lost our mojos and gone soft?! If you relate, then no – it’s not just you. Our esteemed guests this week are Jeordie Shenton & Adam Ficek at Tonic Rider www.tonicmusic/tonic-rider ?All welcome. DM to join ? Wed 18th August 6pm BST

How can we make it stick and is there a dark side to all this we need to be mindful of? We’re joined this week by special guests Malle Kaas and Erin Lynch from WILM (Women in Live Music) – they’ll be sharing their experience of life on the road. Join us, this is an important one. Wednesday 7^th July 6pm BST

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Next week on The BACK LOUNGE we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ history month with EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO ASK about gender & sexuality. Here’s your opportunity to ask questions in a safe space, without judgement or shaming – all we ask is be kind & be curious. Our guests are Saskhia Menendez, trans woman activist & Laura Ferguson,LGBTQ+ empowerment coach & hypnotherapists. By educating yourself & making a personal choice be an ally, YOU help our industry open up to more diversity ❤ Wednesday 21st February 6pm GMT / 7pm CET/ 1pm EST / 10am PST DM for the zoom link

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PDS

Next week on The BACK LOUNGE, our subject is ‘PDs’, that mysterious bonus payment with the amount varying widely across jobs, and whatever you get, no one wants to pay tax on. How much do you get? What is everyone else getting more? Why are they subject to their own nonsensical quirks, normally dictated by someone who has never toured and never in anyone’s favour? Ideas for how to make £20/20$ stretch across 3 meals and a day off in Oslo/ Tokyo/ NYC welcomed. Email info@thebacklounge.org to register for the zoom chat. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting ????
Wed 30th October 6pm London / 7pm CET / Note clocks have changed in uk&euro so its 2pm EDT / 11am PDT

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DIAGNOSIS

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