Skiddle Announces 2 New Partners Supporting Landmark Mental Health Survey

Joining the already impressive list of collaborators lending their support to our comprehensive mental health study, detailing the experiences of event organisers, venue managers and proprietors across the UK, it gives us great pleasure to welcome Blue Rhythm and Getahead.

Before we launch into the history and the ethos behind each of our new partners, firstly let us share more detail about our landmark mental health initiative; why it’s been devised and how the data gathered from the study will help to better the sector for the benefit of event professionals in years to come.

The Concept Behind the Study

The study, as previously mentioned, is aimed specifically at event organisers, venue managers and proprietors. It seeks to document the experiences people within these roles have encountered concerning mental health, post-pandemic and amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

By promoting and encouraging industry professionals to take our short survey, with questions touching on topics such as financial security and personal relationships in addition to demographics, we aim to build a better understanding of the areas and regions most in need of support. In collaboration with our partners, we’ll use insights from the survey to fine-tune how resources are allocated whilst creating meaningful practical guides and white papers for those looking to improve their mental well-being by themselves.

Our New Partners

Blue Rhythm is a therapy platform designed to address the distinctive mental health challenges of creatives in fields like music, film, and television. Founded by a collective of creatives, it acknowledges the struggle of finding suitable therapists for mental well-being support. Blue Rhythm provides specialised therapy services catered to the creative community, fostering a transformative path to improved mental health and restored creative equilibrium.

To learn more about the services Blue Rhythm offers and how to get in contact, visit www.bluerhythm.co.uk.

Getahead is an organisation that aims to raise awareness about the importance of positive mental health and well-being. They bring together people, organisations, brands and charities from the health and well-being space, at events such as their annual mental well-being festival in London, to create an inclusive and diverse community.

Their ultimate goal is to provide a safe space for individuals to meet, listen, learn, and share experiences related to mental and physical health.

To learn more about Getahead and the services they offer, head to www.getahead.life.

The pair join a long list of esteemed mental health charities and ambassadors working in the UK to better the well-being of artists, musicians and event professionals. The list includes Music Minds Matter/ Help Musicians UK, Music Support, Manchester’s Headstock, Bristol Nights, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), the Association for Independent Festivals (AIF), the Association for Independent Promoters (AIP), the Association of Electronic Music (AFEM), and the Music Venue Trust (MVT).

How You Can Get Involved

To assist us and our partners in improving the level of support accessible to event professionals across the UK, please give five minutes of your time to share your personal experiences in our short survey today. All answers are given anonymously.

For anyone struggling to cope with their mental well-being and needing support, text the word ‘MUSIC’ to 85258 to receive free and confidential support, 24/7.