This Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE it’s a check in, no theme, talk about anything that’s going on for you. We’re peer support for folks working in live music and events. Connect with fellow humans at all stages of their careers, in every role, across the world who understand the lifestyle and why it sometimes feels like a calling. Wednesday 10th July 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT.

This Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE it’s our birthday! 4 years and counting! Since the early days of the pandemic we’ve hosted weekly zooms for anyone working across live music and events, as a way to build community and provide support when times are hard, and to cheerlead the wins. Whatever you do in the industry and wherever you are in your career from just starting out to putting away your steel toe caps for good, and everything in-between – join us to meet like-minded folks from around the world who understand the lifestyle and all its quirks. Everyone d welcome, come by say hi. Wednesday 3rd July 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. DM me for the link ❤

We’re skipping this week on The BACK LOUNGE, lots of folks at Glastonbury and other festivals, but we are back next week as usual and the next one is a BIG one, it’s our BIRTHDAY !!! 4 years ago who’d have thought a bunch of roadies meeting online to make sense of the pandemic would now be a massive global community? Come by say hi whether you’ve been before or not ✌️Wednesday 3rd July 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Link coming later this week or DM me

We’re skipping this week on The BACK LOUNGE, lots of folks at Glastonbury and other festivals, but we are back next week as usual and the next one is a BIG one, it’s our BIRTHDAY !!! 4 years ago who’d have thought a bunch of roadies meeting online to make sense of the pandemic would now be a massive global community? Come by say hi whether you’ve been before or not ✌️Wednesday 3rd July 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Link coming later this week or DM me

This Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE Rowan McDonagh (The Cowshed) holds fort while I’m still out fighting the good fight on summer festivals. It’s a hello and a chat, nothing formal, come by to say hi and meet the community. In what is turning into a bit of a weird summer workwise for many, no one need feel isolated and everyone is welcome. Wednesday 19th June 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT.

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE our session is CONFIDENCE. What is this elusive thing and how do we cultivate it and hang on to it? Helping us negotiate the curveballs that derail us is Coach-Therapist Beverly Evans www.music-in-mind.com. Everyone welcome, whether you’re a newbie to working in music, or a seasoned member of the school of hard knocks. Wednesday 5th June 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. DM for the link if we’re not already connected.

Next Wednesday on The BACK LOUNGE our guest host is the fabulous Joanne Croxford ???????? rainbow hair, foxy eyewear and Sobriety & Diversity advocate in touring. This will be fun. This is a weekly zoom peer community for anyone working across live music and events. If you’ve ever felt isolated or a lone silo in a freelance world, this makes it better, we promise. Wednesday 19th May 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT DM for the link if we’re not connected yet.

This Wednesday it’s a catch up on The BACK LOUNGE with guest hosts Rowan Mcdonagh – production & stage manager, keeper of goats & champion of The Cowshed support group on FB; and Sytske Kamstra, yoga therapist & producer & music event freelancer. Join the chat, no agenda, if you work in live music join us. Wednesday 22nd May 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT

Next week on The BACK LOUNGE we’re investigating some of the alternative methods of treating long term depression and PTSD. Chrissie Wilson Turner is taking a look at psychedelic therapy, and recent findings around its efficacy. Chrissie is a therapist with training in guiding participants on their ‘journey’ and has been closely involved in research for 10+years. This is about exploring other possibilities to standard treatments and is not about advocating recreational drug usage. Come with an open mind. Wednesday 15th May 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT ????

It’s a check in next week on The BACK LOUNGE. No theme, just a how are we. Join our community to meet folks across the world who work in touring & live events and who understand the lifestyle – the good and the pitfalls. All welcome, camera on or off, talk or just listen. Wednesday 8th May 6pm BST London / 7pm CET / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT DM for the zoom link ????

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.