Dear Member,

Please join us for an evening of expert talks and discussions featuring PCAM, PRS Members Fund, Help Musicians UK and Mindscape, focussing on the topic of mental health in the music industry, specifically amongst songwriters, composers and musicians.

Where - PRS for Music Offices, 2 Pancras Square, 8th floor, N1C 4AG

When - 13th November

5:45 - Registration

6:00 - Event starts - Intro Dave Newton (PRS) and Paul Reynolds (MassiveMusic and Chair of PCAM)

6:15 - 6:45 - Creating something tangible to improve mental health- Mindscape & MassiveMusic - Launch of Mindscape App

6:45 - 7:15 - Finding Your Wavelength - Music Industry Therapist Collective - John Bassett discusses his experience as a psychotherapist working with musicians, composers and music industry workers.

BIOG: John Bassett is a London-based counsellor and psychotherapist, having had a previous career in the music business and with media agencies. He is currently involved in a new venture called Music Industry Therapist Collective, and is also a psychotherapist affiliated with the charity Music Support. He has worked extensively providing therapy to University students and to various public sector and civil service industries.

7:15 - 7:30 - Break

7:30 - 8:00 - Music Minds Matter - a discussion about the challenges surrounding mental health & welfare, how the MMM/PRS Members Fund can help songwriters, composers and musicians address these and the way forward. This will include a breakdown of what MMM/PRS Members Fund offers as well as a more general discussion featuring a researcher, HMUK representative, PRS Members Fund representative, music industry representative and one artist.

8:00 - 9:00 - Drinks

Places are limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. If you are a PCAM member you will receive two invitations, please only rsvp to one.

For any questions about the event please contact events@prsformusic.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Mental health in the Music Industry, hosted at PRS for Music