The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) is excited to announce that the third Musicians’ Mental Health Month, taking place in April, will focus on performance anxiety. This year’s campaign is a collaboration with the Musicians’ Union (MU), the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), and Tonic Rider.
To provide musicians with the necessary support and guidance, YCAT has organized a line-up of events that include an online performance anxiety workshop by Tonic Rider, facilitated by Jade Hughes, and one-to-one coaching opportunities with Marion Friend, MBE. As part of their commitment to promoting year-round mental health support for musicians, the MU will be releasing free-to-access performance anxiety resources that offer guides from both clinical and coaching perspectives.
Kate Blackstone, YCAT project manager, comments on the importance of providing ongoing support for musicians who may be struggling with performance anxiety: “As a musician, educator and music psychologist myself, I understand all too well the impact that performance anxiety can have on careers and lives.” She continues to explain how YCAT is proud to partner with industry experts to promote new resources that will help young musicians find the support they need.
The 2024 Musicians’ Mental Health Month will run until 30 April. For more information about this important campaign and upcoming events, visit here.
