Music can be a source of joy, comfort and identity. It can connect us with other people, hold important memories and help us express feelings that are sometimes difficult to put into words.
Tonic Music provides online Album Clubs and Skills Workshops created specifically for music fans.
Whether you want to talk about albums with like-minded people, feel more confident attending live music or learn new ways to manage anxiety, our support can help you stay connected to the music you love while looking after your mental health.
Tonic Music is not a crisis service. Please contact NHS 111 for urgent help.
Support for music FANS
Free online groups and workshops helping music fans connect with others, build confidence and support their mental health through music.
Who can take part?
Anyone aged 18 or over who loves music can register. You do not need to work in music, perform or play an instrument. Our support is for gig-goers, festival revellers, record collectors, hobbyist musicians and anyone else who loves music.
Cost?
Our groups and workshops for music fans are free to access.
Location
Our support is delivered online by video call, making it accessible to music fans across the UK.
Availability
The Album Clubs and Skills Workshops run at selected times throughout the year. Please view our current availability HERE
What We Offer
Gig Anxiety
Gigs and concerts can create fantastic experiences, but they can also feel overwhelming. Crowds, unfamiliar venues, travel, noise and social situations may make it difficult for some fans to attend or fully enjoy live music.
Our Gig Anxiety Workshop explores some of the common thoughts and feelings that can contribute to anxiety around live events.
Participants are introduced to practical techniques that can help them prepare for an event, respond to anxiety when it arises and gradually build confidence. The aim is to help music fans make informed choices and develop strategies that help them attend gigs when they are ready.
Duration: 2 hour workshop
Album Club
At the heart of our support for music fans is the Album Club: an online group built around shared listening, conversation and connection. Think of it as a book club but for albums. Each Album Club explores a particular genre every six weeks, with a different album selected for each session. Participants listen to the album beforehand and then meet online to share their thoughts. The Album Club is not about having expert musical knowledge or reaching the “right” opinion. It is an opportunity to discover different perspectives, revisit familiar records, hear something new and enjoy meaningful conversations with other music fans. Each Club runs as a themed series, allowing the group to get to know one another and explore a range of albums together. From punk, new wave and reggae to soul, funk, rock and indie, different series celebrate different parts of music culture. The Album Club can offer: • A regular opportunity to connect with other music fans • Thoughtful conversations about albums, artists and genres • A welcoming online music community • New perspectives on familiar records • The chance to discover music you may not have heard before Duration: 90 minutes (weekly)
Music for Mental Health
Music can be more than entertainment. Listening to music can also form part of the ways we comfort ourselves, manage our emotions and reconnect with the here and now.
Our Music for Wellbeing workshop introduces practical ways to use music during periods of stress or anxiety.
Activities may include creating emotion based playlists and exploring grounding exercises that incorporate music
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The workshop focuses on listening, so participants do not need to sing, perform or play an instrument. It is suitable for any music fan interested in developing a more supportive relationship with the music they already enjoy.
Duration: 2 hour workshop
Festival Survival
Many music fans love the hustle and bustle of a festival, watching several of our favourite artists in a short space of time. However, at times we forget to look after ourselves when attending a festival.
Our Festival Survival workshop explores some of the factors that can affect mental health before, during and after a festival. These may include disrupted sleep, changes to normal routines, food and mood, substance use, physical activity, crowds and sensory overload.
Participants are encouraged to think ahead, recognise their own needs and create a realistic wellbeing plan. The workshop provides practical ideas for enjoying festivals while making space for rest, boundaries and self-care.
Duration: 2 hour workshop
Skills Workshops
Practical workshops designed to support wellbeing, resilience and emotional awareness within the music industry. Great for those who want to improve their awareness of supporting their own mental health and look out for others. All workshops are a maximum of 2 hours, which makes them great for those who don’t have lots of free time. We are always expanding the amount and types of workshops we offer.
Some of the workshops we have previously run include:
• Performance Anxiety
• Emotional Resilience
• ACT-based Wellbeing Skills
• Substance Use Awareness
• Introduction to Mental Health
Duration: 2 hours per workshop
Accredited Training Courses
Professional mental health and suicide prevention training tailored to the music industry, including:
• Mental Health First Aid
• Suicide First Aid
• Industry-focused Wellbeing Traininge
Our Accredited Training Courses are available for both individuals and organisations. Depending on funding, we can sometimes offer individuals who work in the music industry free access to Mental Health First Aid & Suicide First Aid Course. Where this funding is not available, we offer individuals and organisations competitive prices.
Duration / Mental Health First Aid: 2 x 8 hour sessions (over 2 days)
Duration / Suicide First Aid Lite: 4 hour session
Tonic Music Registration
Initial registration and an online consultation appointment is required before you can participate on any of our courses, groups or workshops. Simply...
1. Complete the full registration form by clicking the 'Register' button below.
2. Look for an email from support@tonicmusic.co.uk inviting you to book a consultation appointment.
3. Attend the consultation appointment (up to 1 hour) and then you are ready to go.
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Registration Form
To complete the registration form, you will be required to answer questions about your contact details, health and wellbeing and demographic information, along with an emergency contact and GP details. All questions are required for safeguarding purposes and your personal data is subject to UK GDPR. If you require assistance to complete the form, please email support@tonicmusic.co.uk
Consultation Appointment
Attending a consultation appointment provides an opportunity for you to find out more about the programme, along with enabling us to identify any risks / concerns and address additional / unmet needs, to ensure your participation on the programme is a safe and positive experience.
Our Music Fan Programme is avalable for anyone who is aged 18 or over who is a UK resident.
Once you have registered with us, you will be invited to an online consultation, which allows you to ask any questions you may have and for us to have a conversation about the types of support available.
Yes, all of the support Tonic Music offer is free to access.
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