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Next week on The BACK LOUNGE, no theme, me hosting, come as you are, and bring whatever topic is pressing, the good, the bad and the ‘I should never have agreed this.’ We’re a community for anyone working across live music and events, whatever your role and level of experience. To get the zoom link and join the conversation (or listen, no pressure) email info@thebacklounge.org (any time from now up to 30 minutes before the call begins). Wednesday 26th November 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EST / 10am PST.

Next week on The BACK LOUNGE we welcome monitor engineer and yoga therapist Becky Pell as our esteemed guest. As we slide into the upcoming holiday season, now is a good time to pay a little attention to ourselves and be in the moment to enjoy the ride, with a focus on finding balance in what can be ‘the crazy life’. As Becky launches Access All Areas, a new personal wellness mentoring program, she will be sharing her wisdom on staying well in all aspects, whatever your role across touring and events, If you can, have a cosy place and a blanket to hand as we will have a full body relaxation and guided visualisation to leave us feeling grounded, open, and just a little better placed to meet the season ahead. Wednesday 19th November 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EST / 10am PST. To get the Zoom link, email info@thebacklounge.org (any time from now up to 30 minutes before the call begins).

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE, we’re exploring the often-overlooked impact of perimenopause and menopause, not just on the body, but on confidence and everyday decision-making. Our guest, Arva Valika Director of Clinical Operations, CiC Wellbeing, will be leading a conversation on how hormonal and psychological changes can influence how women think, feel, and act, around work, finances and relationships. From brain fog and fatigue to shifts in self-belief, many women make choices during this time, without realising the long-term impact on their wellbeing and financial future. Whether this is you or someone close to you, everyone’s welcome to join the conversation. Men too, don’t be scared! Wednesday 12th November 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EST / 10am PST. To get the Zoom link, email info@thebacklounge.org (any time from now up to 30 minutes before the call begins).

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE, we’re delighted to welcome back Tristan Hunt, ADHD coach for the music industry. Research highlights a notably higher prevalence of neurodiversity within music, both onstage and behind it, and our focus will be better communication. Most of what we do involves close work with other people, and whether you are neurodiverse – diagnosed or undiagnosed – or you have colleagues who are, this is about bringing understanding for better collaboration and teamwork. Come along, join in, or just listen. Email info@thebacklounge.org to get the zoom link to join our call, any time from now ‘til 30mins before the call begins. Wednesday 5th November 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EST / 10am PST

Next week on The BACK LOUNGE, we’re revisiting a popular session from the summer – GETTING LET GO or, as many know it, NOT GETTING ASKED BACK. Whether it still rattles your confidence, or you’ve been the one who had to make that tough call, this session we’ll talk about what it feels like from both sides, old friends, tricky work dynamics, or tough choices about fit and attitude. How can we handle it with kindness, honesty and a bit of grace? Lara Cullen @_thepeopleperson, author and exec coach with lived experience of the live music industry, joins us again for this open, judgement free discussion. It’s a safe space, totally off the record, and let’s face it…it’s happened to the best of us. Come along, join in, or just listen. Email info@thebacklounge.org to get the zoom link to join our call, any time from now ‘til 30mins before the call begins. Wednesday 15th October 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT

This week on The BACK LOUNGE it’s all about being in-between. When you come off a job and life feels like it’s on pause until the next role comes in. How can you stay focused, especially if the gap becomes longer than you’d planned. How can we make this time useful and meaningful so we’re ready for whatever comes next? This week I’m co-hosting with beloved friend, activist and constant source of inspiration Joanne Croxford. If you’re curious and was to see what this community is about, email info@thebacklounge.org to get the zoom link to join our call, any time from now ‘til 30mins before the call begins. Wednesday 8th October 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT

This Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE it’s the return of our inhouse yoda – Michael LoBue. Musician, Stage Manager and Backline Tech, with a gift of encapsulating wisdom from most scenarios, hence the nickname. Our theme is COPING WITH CHANGE, whether it’s something you’ve initiated, or its been forced upon you. Adjusting to new circumstances can be hard, whether you saw it coming or not. Whatever your story… come to the end of the line and had to quit a job… or life has forced an unexpected reboot…only one thing is certain, in ‘live’ the situation is exactly that. To get the zoom link, email info@thebacklounge.org, any time from now ‘til 30mins before the call begins. Wednesday 24th Sept 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am

This week’s BACK LOUNGE is a check in, no theme, bring anything that you’d like to talk about, likewise no obligation to speak, you’re welcome to join for the good company. We are a global community working across live music and events, some of us are busy as hell and verging on burnout, some of us have had the quietest year ever. Some are just starting out its a long hard road ahead, and some of are hanging up our high viz and steel toecaps for good. And of course, there’s everything and everyone in between! If you’re curious and was to see what this community is about, email info@thebacklounge.org to get the zoom link to join our call, any time from now ‘til 30mins before the call begins. Wednesday 1st October 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT

It’s a check in this Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE… how are we? In a world that feels more divided than ever, a little kindness, respect and acceptance with each other goes a long way. Whatever your role in live music & events, come join the convo. Chez Stock- audio engineer and Simon Schofield- video tech, are hosting this week. To get the zoom link, email info@thebacklounge.org, any time from now ‘til 30mins before the call begins. Wednesday 17th Sept 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT

Next Wednesday, our BACK LOUNGE topic is Ageing Parents. It’s a chapter many of us face, when the roles reverse, and we find ourselves caring for our parents in one way or another. And it becomes even harder if work keeps you on the move. This session is about sharing these experiences and finding support together, so many of us go through this. To join email info@thebacklounge.org for the zoom link, any time from now ‘til 30mins before the call begins. Wednesday 10th Sept 6pm London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT