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It’s SAVE A LIFE and suicide awareness next week on The BACK LOUNGE. This session encompasses everyone, but we will lean towards men, figures are escalating – suicide is now the biggest killer of men under 50 (female suicide is also rising worryingly and we will explore that further in another session). Whether this is you, your partner, your family, friend or colleague – this issue will impact you sooner or later. Our aim is to explore possible causes, warning signs and to share resources with guests Eoghan O’Hagan https://www.musicsupport.org/, Kevin Braddock psychotherapist and author https://www.permitfullexpression.com/ and Rowan McDonagh The Cowshed Facebook group. We will be recording the first half of the call in which we hope to offer practical advice and signposting for help and support, with the second half of the call for sharing in a safe space – this part will not be recorded. Wednesday 1st May 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. This is an emotive subject, but having the information to hand may save someone’s life. We hope you can attend. DM to join

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE weekly zoom it’s Mindfulness for Touring with guest music industry psychotherapist Jodi Milstein https://jodimilstein.com/
Worried this means the lotus position, joss sticks and ..erm.. tie dye?! Mindfulness is a technique than can reduce stress levels, help you have more restorative sleep, allow you to be more ‘present’. It can be a few guided breaths, or a longer sit or mindful walk. Whatever you choose this is a way to keep calm and carry on. Join us to learn more and take away a few simple techniques that could make a big difference to your wellbeing. Wednesday 24th April 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT.

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE it’s ‘BOUNDARIES’ ???? Lines can get blurry when the boss, colleagues, the artist, management etc are also your friends & support network. Its inevitable when you work closely, under pressure & for long stretches of time away from home – and all the more reason to have good boundaries in place for your good & theirs. Our guests guiding our discussion this week are the co-founders of Show Support Sam Tewari and Jack Williamson, former music industry execs turned psychologists/psychotherapists who provide mental health support on the road, including recent tours with Yungblud and Lewis Capaldi. Wednesday 10th April 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT ????We’re community support for anyone working across live music & events. All welcome ❤

Join us Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE for a hello and a catch up. No theme, just a check in as the working year ahead continues to find its feet REALLY SLOWLY. We’re a community scattered across the world all with one thing in common, we’ve chosen to ride the highs and the lows of life in live music and events. No pressure to speak or have your camera on. If you’re curious, drop by, come and go as you please. Wednesday 20th March 6pm London, 7pm CET, 2pm EDT, 11am PDT.

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE it’s a discussion on HOW DO YOU SCHEDULE LIFE? With many of us with a lifestyle that’s erratic at best, balancing being away from home, often scheduled work over holiday seasons, different time zones etc, keeping in touch is hard, & then when the big life stuff happens that you can’t prepare for – whether it affects you directly or is back at home & requiring your attention… what to do? Join us to share lived experience of ways to juggle this & remain sane. Wednesday 3rd April 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT

Thanks for having me BIMM! Always a privilege and great to see so many women wanting to get into a career in live music ????

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE its part 3 of finding work and capitalising on your skillset. This call is how to pivot between touring, events and corporate. Maybe you want to be on the road less (or more), or widen your work opportunities, or just to mix things up, variety is the spice of life after all. Our esteemed guests are Mary Jo Kaczka @missmjk US based TM who also works corporate, Jo Hartle – UK Producer and Event Manager @johartle, Paul Jones – UK Live Freelancers Forum and Tech Manager across Live and Corporate, and Adam Wade – Managing Consultant www.handle.co.uk If you’re curious and want to learn more about how to use your transferable skills, join the call. Wednesday 13th March 6pm GMT / 7pm CET/ 1pm EST / 10am PST

This Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE no theme, just a chat. If you work across music and events, come by. We’re a community for anyone who sometimes find jumping from job to job can mean no chance for water cooler chat. Here’s a way to connect and meet other like-minded folks – no pressure to speak or have camera on. ❤ Wednesday 6th March 6pm GMT / 7pm CET/ 1pm EST / 10am PST

It’s a check in and chat this Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE. No special agenda, just a how is it and how are we. DM for the zoom link ❤ Wednesday 28th February 6pm GMT / 7pm CET/ 1pm EST / 10am PST. PS if anyone is in London this week & is at TPI Awards this Monday, come say hi, I’m proud to say I’ll be with Roadies in Recovery – TPI’s first ever sober table ???? Come by say hi, always nice to meet folks

Next Thursday on The BACK LOUNGE its part 2 of our CV sessions & how to get your ducks in row to find work. This one is specifically about LINKED IN Profiles. Is it worth having one? It’s not just for full timers & corporate … & why would you not use a service that promotes what you do & who you are – for free? Our guests are Richard Turrell Director of Marketing (Handle) handlefreelancesolutions.co.uk & Paul Jones Tech Prod Manager UK Freelancers Forum. If you have no idea where to start or how to make it work for you, join our discussion. DM for the zoom link. THURSDAY 15th February 6pm GMT / 7pm CET/ 1pm EST / 10am PST PS Part 1 CV workshop is top 5 of our most popular calls ever- message if you’d like the recording.