Tag: Help Musicians

New report reveals stark challenges facing disabled musicians in the music industry

Stuart Mitchell

Disabled Musicians face high levels of discrimination in the workplace, and mental health impacts career progression The significant barriers and discrimination faced by disabled musicians, alongside financial challenges and concerns around physical and mental wellbeing are highlighted in a new insights report published today. Laurie Oliva, Director of Services & Research, Help Musicians, comments: ​“The scale of the challenges disabled musicians face in navigating a career in music is stark and we thank everyone who contributed to the Census in trusting us with their honesty and insights. At Help Musicians we continue to…

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Help Musicians commits to support the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA)

Stuart Mitchell

Help Musicians are pleased to commit to supporting CIISA by making a financial commitment through paying the Annual Contribution. CIISA’s vision is to create consistently safe and inclusive workplaces for creative industry professionals through pro-active interventions and advice, providing a single place of accountability where behaviours of concern can be reported and investigated, and building capability to prevent and tackle bullying and harassment.  Help Musicians will work collaboratively with CIISA to provide more people in music with advice and support should they need it. “The creative industries bring us all so much and…

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Latest Musicians’ Census report highlights the gender inequity faced by women musicians

Stuart Mitchell

Half of women in music have experienced gender discrimination — and a third have been sexually harassed Gender inequity is still a prominent, alarming issue in the music industry, with female musicians facing much higher levels of discrimination, sexual harassment, financial challenges, and structural barriers to career progression, than men. Released recently, these are the latest findings from the first ever UK Musicians’ Census, the largest ever survey of its kind by Help Musicians and the Musicians’ Union. Joining support for the report is Women in CTRL, a movement working to dismantle barriers and…

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April Fool’s Day Gala with Rainer Hersch, in aid of Help Musicians

Stuart Mitchell

To celebrate April Fool’s Day, British conductor Rainer Hersch will be playing a special benefit gig for Help Musicians at the Cadogan Hall in London. During his esteemed career, Rainer has travelled the world performing as a conductor in comedy concerts and this April he brings the show to West London. Joining Rainer onstage are Help Musicians Ambassador Dame Evelyn Glennie on percussion, radio presenter Zeb Soanes as the narrator and James Oldfield as the bass-baritone. The English Chamber Orchestra and Harry the Piano will also be playing the event.  Rainer has long…

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International artists unite as part of Music Feeds concert, in support of FareShare, Help Musicians and Stagehand

Stuart Mitchell

Sam Smith, The Blossoms, Fontaines D.C., Newton Faulkner and Flogging Molly will join more than 30 international artists uniting to raise vital funds to fight food poverty, help struggling music acts and entertainment industry workers. “We are so grateful to Co-op for their incredible support, both throughout the Covid-19 crisis and all year round. As we battle through the third national lockdown, our staff and volunteers continue to work under challenging circumstances to get vital food supplies out to communities in need. This exciting virtual music festival serves as the perfect opportunity to bring fans across the world together – and all for…

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