Who's Eligible?

Anyone working in Music can register.

This includes:

Please see our FAQ's at the bottom of this page for a more conclusive list.

Cost?

All of our courses, groups and workshops are free.
1-to-1 Therapy can be provided for free, upon a successful application to one of our referral partners.

Location

All of our support is based online via video call.

Wait times

Two to Four Weeks.

Support for people in music

A range of tailored free support for those working in music.

Tonic Music is not a crisis service. Please contact NHS 111 for urgent help.

Support for people in music

A range of tailored free support for those working in music.

A life working in music can be rewarding, exciting and creative, but it can also be demanding, unpredictable and isolating. Long hours, touring, financial uncertainty, performance pressure and inconsistent routines can all have a serious impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Tonic Music provides specialist mental health training, workshops, peer support and 1-to-1 services designed specifically for people working in music.

Whether you’re a musician, producer, crew member, manager, agent, promoter, venue operator or festival organiser, our programmes are built to support the realities of working in music. All of our programs are designed to be facilitated online, which means our Working in Music Programme can be accessed wherever you are.

What We Offer

Group Therapy

Group Therapy is a new and effective way of managing mental health. Our Group Therapy offers a supportive space for 12 participants to connect with those who may share similar experiences, reduce feelings of isolation, and explore challenges together in a safe and professionally facilitated environment. All sessions are led by qualified psychotherapists with significant experience working in music, who will guide the group through the journey of therapy.

Since launching in 2025, our Group Therapy has received an overwhelmingly positive response, with participants describing the sessions as 'Offering a safe and supportive space to share experiences, gain new perspectives and work through challenges alongside others who understand."

Duration: 90 minutes (weekly / 12 sessions)

AVAILABILITY

1-to-1 Therapy

Individual Psychotherapy and Counselling sessions provided by UKCP and BACP therapists, each with significant experience working in music.

We offer a number of pathways that can provide up to 12 fully-funded sessions of 1-to-1 therapy. Each funder has different work and income criteria, so please do get in touch to find out which options may be available to you.

Due to high demand, there is currently a waiting list for 1-to-1 therapy. Whilst on the waiting list, we encourage people to access some of our peer groups and skills workshops.

Duration: 50 minutes (weekly / up to 12 sessions)

AVAILABILITY

Peer SUPPORT Groups

Safe, professionally facilitated spaces where people working in music can connect, share experiences and support one another. Groups are available throughout the year and include both open groups and themed groups. Some examples of themed groups that have previously included: Women, Neurodivergence, Music Performance Anxiety, Agents x Managers, and Futures (18 to 25).

Duration: 90 minutes (weekly / 6 sessions)

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Healthy Thinking GROUP

The Healthy Thinking Group follows a planned programme, with each session introducing useful knowledge, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences, learn from others and identify practical changes that could support their wellbeing.

Duration: 90 minutes (weekly / 6 sessions)

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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

AVAILABILITY

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

AVAILABILITY

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.

Please always check your junk/spam folder for any emails.

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.

FAQ's

Our Music Industry programme is available to people who currently work as musicians or in a professional role within the music industry. Some examples include

Full-time and part-time musicians

Songwriters, composers, and producers

Agents and managers

Touring and production crew

Venue operators and managers

Venue and event staff

Music promoters

Record label staff

Music publishers

Music industry freelancers and self-employed professionals

This list is not exhaustive and is intended to provide examples of the types of roles we commonly support.
Yes. If your role is directly involved in the creation, performance, production, promotion, management, or operation of music and live music events, you are welcome to apply. When reviewing applications, we consider whether your role forms part of the professional music industry and contributes directly to the delivery of music, artists, or live events.  If you aren't eligible for this programe, please do check out of free programe of support for Music Fans.

Details can be found on the homepage or by clicking here.
Eligibility is based on the nature of your role rather than simply the type of organisation you work for. For example, someone working in venue operations, artist management, event delivery, or music production would typically be eligible. However, roles that support a music business in a more general capacity and are not directly connected to music industry activity may not qualify.

If you're unsure whether your role is eligible, please submit an application and provide details about your work. Our team will be happy to review it.
Yes, all of the support Tonic Music offer is free to access.
Absolutely! You don't need to decide before contacting us. Once you've submitted an enquiry, a member of our team will discuss your circumstances with you and recommend the most appropriate form of support.