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Mucky Weekender - Out of this world
The 4th Mucky Weekender, brought to you by Tonic Patron Barry Ashworth of the Dub Pistols, took place at Vicarage Farm, Winchester on...
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Sep 12, 2023


The stressors of touring: Travel
Continuing along the theme of ‘the stressors of touring’, in this week's blog I will be looking at travel, the waiting and the adventure....
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Sep 11, 2023


World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is a topic that many of us have been touched by. This year's World Suicide Prevention Day theme is ‘creating hope through...
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Sep 10, 2023


Express FM Interview
Darren Gamblen from Express FM talks to Tonic Rider Coordinator, Jeordie Shenton in a wide ranging interview. Tonic Rider Coordinator,...
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Sep 5, 2023


The stressors of touring: Sleep
Continuing along the theme of ‘the stressors of touring’, in this week's blog I will be looking at the physical elements of this inherent...
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Sep 4, 2023


New Peer Support Group for PRS and PCAM Members
Tonic Rider are providing a new online Peer Support Group for composers of applied music. Starting Wednesday 25th October, Tonic Rider in...
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Aug 29, 2023


Webinar for 'LIVE'
Tonic Rider are providing an online Peer Support talk for LIVE (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment) for artists and backstage...
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Aug 29, 2023


Musicians, touring, making it and being Pressure Sensitive
Welcome to my 9th piece of writing. I have avoided the standard trope surrounding ‘Music Industry Touring’ difficulties so far… it’s only...
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Aug 29, 2023


Barry Ashworth Interview
This week I reflect on my Barry Ashworth interview, for the latest Tonic Music show on Totally Wired Radio. Listening back to Barry’s...
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Aug 21, 2023


Resilience: Other people
In my previous blogs on resilience I have looked at what it is, why we need it, and how we can cultivate it. This blog looks at other...
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Aug 16, 2023


Resilience: Toolbox
Adam Ficek continues his series of articles with more tools for the resilience toolbox. My previous blog explored the need for resilience...
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Aug 9, 2023


Southsea Shipmates
TONIC are extremely excited to announce a special collaboration alongside Victorious Festival and Strong Island Clothing Co. TONIC's ties...
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Aug 9, 2023


Resilience: Zooming Out
Adam Ficek continues his series of articles about Resilience. In my last blog I spoke about resilience and how it is a necessary...
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Aug 3, 2023


Peter in Liverpool & Manchester
Rescheduled dates for the ‘The Battered Songbook Tour’ It was an absolute pleasure for TONIC to reconnect with Peter during the...
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Jul 28, 2023


Dirt Road Band
Tonic were invited to join the band at their show at 100 Club gig. The Dirt Road Band features members of The Specials, Dr Feelgood, and...
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Jul 28, 2023


Getting Through
Adam Ficek gives his thoughts on ‘getting through’... AKA Resilience This week’s blog has been prompted by a presentation I have recently...
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Jul 26, 2023


Festival Survival Guide
Announcing the launch of our Tonic Festival Survival Guide for attendees at Victorious Festival 2023. Tonic has a rich history of working...
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Jul 24, 2023


Music and Community (Part 2)
Part two of Adam Ficek writing about community and camaraderie in music relationships. Having explored the importance of the social...
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Jul 19, 2023


Tonic Rider Digital Box
Announcing the launch of our Tonic Rider Digital Box for artists, crew and staff working at live music events across the UK. Tonic has a...
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Jul 17, 2023


Music and Community (Part 1)
Part one of Adam Ficek writing about community and camaraderie in music relationships. Following on from my previous blog and the sense...
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Jul 12, 2023
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