These sessions give a performing artist the opportunity to discuss and assess all areas of their performance health, from vocal health and performance anxiety issues to hearing health, musculoskeletal problems and general mental health.

They are ideal just before a long tour or recording period as they offer the chance to address simple problems before they become complex or tour-ending.

The performing artist is offered advice and support in the session as well as signposting to funded industry schemes. For more complex problems they are triaged to trusted Vocal Rehabilitation Coaches, Psychotherapists, Physiotherapists and more, ensuring they are put onto the correct pathway for their condition. A full report with next steps is available after the appointment.

“Research suggests that musicians are slow to seek help for health issues, leaving problems until they become chronic, at which point many are harder to deal with and can even be career-ending. These early, cheap interventions can prevent problems from escalating. A standardised offer across the industry for all artists to access support would make a huge difference in reducing performance health-related tour cancellations long-term.”

Taken from Lucy’s article for US Billboard on how to reduce health-related tour cancellations. Read it here.