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How playing music impacts musicians.
The previous blogs focused on music listening and how musicians themselves may even be more sensitive to these emotional experiences....
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Dec 4, 2023


FREE course for independent retailers in the Portsmouth area
Tonic Music for Mental Health are inviting up to 40 Portsmouth independent retailers to attend a FREE Suicide First Aid Lite (City &...
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Dec 4, 2023


Hannah Hu: Harmony and Healing
Verity Vincent caught up with Hannah Hu as she prepares for her last show of the year for a conversation on music, mental health, and...
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Nov 28, 2023


Musicians and the impact of playing.
Some suggest (not just me) that playing music (or active, participatory engagement with it) can have a positive impact on emotion and...
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Nov 27, 2023


Finance Manager
Due to internal growth we need a new Team member to manage our finances. About Us Our mission is to deliver good mental health and...
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Nov 23, 2023


Musicians and their sensitivity to music listening.
Of course, I think that musicians are more emotionally sensitive to music listening but perhaps that’s just my own bias! But how or why...
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Nov 21, 2023


Musicking as a resource for musicians’ emotional colour.
In my previous articles I explored whether musicians do hold certain traits and characteristics that could make them more vulnerable to...
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Nov 13, 2023


Spinnaker Tower Abseil 2024
Join TONIC in taking over the tower on Sunday 28th April 2024 for an unforgettable day. Even if you generally prefer your feet firmly on...
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Nov 10, 2023


Research Announcement
Tonic Rider and the University of Portsmouth announce the launch of their first collaborative study on mental health in the music...
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Nov 7, 2023


Are musicians narcissists?
So, welcome back, carrying on from the themes of the previous blogs surrounding the traits and quirks of popular musicians, in this...
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Nov 6, 2023


Andy Bell Interview
Verity Vincent caught up with Andy Bell on his GLOKtober tour to talk, music, life and why he invited TONIC along for the Ride (sorry...
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Nov 1, 2023


Tonic On Tour: GLOK
Tonic was privileged to join Andy Bell of Ride, Hurricane #1, Oasis, and Beady Eye fame, on tour in across the UK in October 2023....
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Nov 1, 2023


Boxing Day Swim
Join us on Tuesday 26th December 2023 in Southsea for our inaugural Boxing Day Swim. Are you brave enough to run into the Solent on...
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Nov 1, 2023


Musicians and personality
Following on from the previous writing on musicians and their mental health, (AKA are we weirdos?) In this weeks’ blog I look at the...
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Nov 1, 2023


Academic study on the mental health of musicians
Tonic Rider Peer Support Group Supervisor, Adam Ficek, has published an academic study on the mental health of musicians. ‘It was great....
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Oct 27, 2023


Are musicians weird?
As part of Adam's doctoral research he looked into how seven musicians understood their mental health and their music engagement...
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Oct 25, 2023


Listen for Life
Team Tonic joins the The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) for the launch of the 'Listen for Life' at the House of Commons Hearing...
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Oct 23, 2023


My research and me
Last week was a proud moment for me as my first academic paper was published. This paper is part of my own doctoral research and opens...
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Oct 16, 2023


New Peer Support Group for Music Venue Trust
Tonic Rider are providing a new online Peer Support Group for grassroots music venues. Starting Thursday 29th February, Tonic Rider in...
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Oct 11, 2023


Tonic Fire Walk
Ever wanted to walk over hot coals? Well now’s your chance. TONIC are holding a Fire Walk in January 2024 at HSDC's Havant Campus. Join...
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Oct 10, 2023
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