We are Tonic
Our mission is to deliver good mental health and recovery through music
About
Tonic was founded in 2012 as a direct response to the lack of creative support for people experiencing mental health difficulties. It was founded upon the belief that participation in music and the arts can aid you in your recovery from mental illness.
From our early events promoting mental health awareness, we now champion mental health action. By providing opportunities for people to participate in music and the arts, we directly support them on their journeys of recovery.
Our Tonic Rider programme promotes good mental health in the music industry. Tonic Rider provides free training and support to music industry professionals, both remotely and at venues.
As the Tonic community keeps growing, we will continue providing creative mental health support to promote Recovery Through Music, while promoting good mental health in the music industry through the Tonic Rider programme.
Our Supporters
Terry Hall (Founding Patron)
The Specials
If you’re suffering, then it is incredibly important to tell people... family, friends, doctors, Tonic!
Barry Ashworth
Dub Pistols
I support Tonic because of the great work they do bringing the issue of mental health into the open.
Kevin Cummins
Music Photographer
It’s vitally important to support groups and charities like Tonic who work tirelessly on behalf of people with mental health problems.
Participation
We believe that participation in music and the arts can promote and sustain good mental health.
Recovery
We champion a recovery-based approach for those experiencing poor mental health.
Empowerment
We believe in empowering people to create healthy environments that promote good mental health.
Inclusivity
We advocate discussion, education and inclusion as a means to reducing stigma and breaking down barriers.
Our Vision
We strive for an inclusive world where those experiencing poor mental health have the hope, support and respect they deserve.
Lynval Golding
The Specials
Amy Bee Sting
Oh My God! It's The Church
Gary Crowley
BBC 6 Music
Seanie T
Dub Pistols
Millie Manders
Millie Manders and The Shutup
Morgan Howell
SuperSizeArt
Denise Black
Actress
Eddie Piller
Acid Jazz
Jeff Horton
100 Club
Biff Mitchell
Festival Organiser
Abbie Amey
Trustee
Steve Curtis
Trustee
Vicki Barwood
Trustee
Geoff Steward
Trustee
Geoff Priestley
Trustee
Gloria Miller
Trustee
Matt Shires
Trustee
Steph Langan
Founder & CEO
Jeordie Shenton
Tonic Rider Coordinator
Jade Hughes
Tonic Rider Training, Support and Safeguarding Lead
Billy Steere
Graphic Design
Resh Shingdia
Team Administrative Assistant
Robbie Ashdown
Head of Tonic Rider Event Operations
Luke Fuller
Head of Fundraising Operations
Carl Paddon
Never Mind The Stigma Coordinator
Stanley Iampietro
Paralegal
Tonic Rider Facilitators
Adam Ficek
Tonic Rider Facilitator
Rachel Johnson
Tonic Rider Facilitator
Chris Madden
Tonic Rider Facilitator
Dr. John Barnes
Adviser
Adam Ficek
Adviser/Tonic Rider Facilitator
Adam Churchward
Adviser
Zarah Vernham
Adviser
Jan Langan
Tonic Volunteer
Tom Langan
Tonic Volunteer
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I can honestly say it’s been an absolute privilege working alongside Tonic this last year.
Carl Barât
The Libertines and Tonic fundraiser
