London Music Office Presents #MusicTalks – HARRIS PARK PAVILION – LONDON, ON

Harris Park Pavilion 531 Ridout St N, London, ON, Canada

EVENT OVERVIEW 7:00pm - Group Conversation 8:00pm - Stretch | Workout | Yoga Stepping away from the excitement and beauty of music is an extensive and intense industry that can be incredibly taxing on an individual. This installment of #MusicTalks event is a focused on mental health, wellness and physical well-being for those working in the demanding industry. The event starts with a discussion that brings together representatives from the UNISON Benevolent Fund, Hummel Wellness, Fit On Tour, Full Body Efficiency Treatment and local musicians. Discussions will cover a wide variety of topics including how to live a balanced life, looking after yourself mentally/physically and preparing yourself for the challenging hours and work you face in the music industry as many of the jobs in the music business work outside the traditional 9 - 5pm. Musicians work can be very isolating at times and is noted as having one of the highest depression rates in the workforce. These issues are then amplified by working long hours and in many cases isolation. Finding ways to cope can be difficult and many music industry professionals. Often times they lack a support network or employee benefits that are readily available through many traditional […]

Mental Health: How To Combat Mental Health Issues Facing Our Industry – A2IM INDIE WEEK – NEW YORK, NY

New York Law School 185 W Broadway 10013, New York City, NY, United States

 Working in the music industry can be challenging for artists and industry workers alike. Industry burnout, suicide, and mental health are issues that need our attention. This will be an open conversation on ways we can address mental health issues and smash associated stigmas. How can we make sure our industry peers are protected and be responsible partners to the artists we represent. SPEAKERS Jess Caragliano • Founder • CEO | Terrorbird Media Kathryn Hummel • Artist Manager •General Manager • Director of A&R and Marketing • Consultant |Hummel Entertainment |Royalty Records |Unison Benevolent Fund | Hummel Wellness Jennifer Leff • Senior Director | MusiCares Dr. Ying Zhen • Associate Professor of Business & Economics | Wesleyan College Ava TrillingMusician • Artist | Forth Wanderers | Sub Pop

NORTHERN POWER SUMMIT – The Good Life

The Supermarket 268 Augusta Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Good Life (2:10PM- 2:40PM) Featuring Kathryn Hummel, Preetam Sengupta, Chris Atwell Much has been made about the rockstar lifestyle over the years. The road, the parties, the long nights. If that is still the perception, how does it compare with reality? How do musicians take care of themselves? This panel will discuss the importance of artists looking after their mental and physical health whether at home or on the road.