Tonic trustee Vicki writes about her love of music, The Jam and growing up as a mod in Brighton.

Jim Barber explains why he is walking (virtually) from Land’s End to John o’Groats to fundraise for Tonic.

Tonic Music for Mental Health are excited to announce the raffle of a signed Paul Weller print, with proceeds going to the Tonic Rider.

Mark Croxon writes about the positives of virtual music groups and how musicians have defied geography to come together in lockdown.

Tonic Music for Mental Health are delighted to announce the raffle of a drum skin signed by The Specials.

The Three Minute Heroes project gives a platform to young people for expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings.

Tonic wing walker Alan Dennis writes about his Barry’s Flying Circus experience.

Tonic participant Philippa Reece writes about overcoming fear in the Tonic Vocal Group.

Guest writer Aileen Houle examines how to improve the way your guitar sounds.

Guitarist, songwriter and producer Nick Tsang answers questions about his life as a musician and mental health.

Freelance drummer Karl Penney writes about the pressures of the music industry and being a touring musician.

Saxophonist and vocalist Sam Adams answers questions about his life as a musician and mental health.

Nicky Lavender writes about how her family have supported Tonic, and how she introduced us to our long-standing patron Barry Ashworth.

Tonic trustee and workshop facilitator Vinny Peculiar recalls the first ever Tonic Music for Mental Health workshop.

We are very excited to announce our new programme of virtual workshops.

Tonic guitar facilitator Sam writes about how best to prepare for the recording studio.

Tonic adviser John Barnes writes a follow-up to his successful blog post The Ghost Town Effect.

Tonic gig ticket recipient Matt writes about how a free ticket to see Blur restored his faith in humanity.

Our Music Coordinator and Bass Facilitator Jason discusses practising, and how to approach it in a way that leads to success.

Tonic Ska Choir member David Wilshaw writes about joining the ska choir and how it helped him back to work.