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Elevate Music Podcast
by Listen Entertainment & Help Musicians & Elevate
Episodes
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S2 Ep15: Back to Live: How Musicians Can Prepare
How can musicians prepare for a return to live performance after a break? In this episode, musician Lauren Aquilina talks about her experience of returning to live performance after taking a career break, following the release of her debut album, to focus on her mental health. Tour manager Suzi...
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S2 Ep14: How to Bounce Back: Building Resilience
In this episode, Lucy Heyman catches up with 220kid who tells us about his amazing capacity to bounce back from tough experiences and how tools like forward planning and organisation helps him stay mentally healthy. Musician and performer Rhoda Dakar shares how she channelled her energy to build...
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S2 Ep13: How to Manage Vocal Load with Kate Valentine and Jenevora Williams
What can singers do to understand, prevent and manage their vocal issues? In this episode, operatic Soprano Kate Valentine tells us about the vocal issues she faced and how they badly impacted her career and identity, including how she was diagnosed with a haemorrhagic vocal polyp and had to...
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S2 Ep12: How to Manage Pain from Playing with Ruth Davies and Céleste Rousseau
Playing an instrument for a prolonged period of time can be both painful and tiring. In this episode, Oboist Ruth Davies reflects on how music college didn’t prepare her body for the demands of being a professional musician, shares how her symptoms impacted her mental health and what the…
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S2 Ep11: How To Fund Your Music Project - Calista Kazuko and Remi Harris
Where can musicians learn more about successfully financing a career in music? Musician Calista Kazuko shares her top tips on organising and managing her finances, what she’s learnt about the application process and how to make top quality content on a budget. Consultant Remi Harris shares the…
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S2 Ep10: Can you make a living from online gigs? Featuring Plastician and David Taylor
What can musicians do to make the most of online opportunities and audiences? DJ and producer Plastician shares how he's adapted to online performances over lockdown, what he's learnt from different streaming sites and what the future of digital might hold for him. Digital Consultant David Taylor...
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S2 Ep9: Managing Tinnitus with Isobel Anderson and Nic Wray
What can musicians do to understand, prevent and manage their hearing issues? In this episode, artist and producer Isobel Anderson shares how tinnitus halted her career, caused a breakdown and what helped her to a place of managing living with the condition, and Nic Wray of the British Tinnitus...
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S2 Ep8: How to find Motivation in Times of Uncertainty with Lucy Spraggan and Auriel Majumdar
What can musicians do to revitalise their motivation? In this episode, Lucy Spraggan shares her experience of finding motivation while running a record label and being a full-time musician, and creative coach Auriel Majumdar helps break down what motivation really means and what to do when it's...
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S2 Ep7: Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Nik Kershaw and Dianna Kenny
In this episode, we're tackling the topic of performance anxiety. Lockdown has meant many musicians have either found alternative ways of performing or haven't performed at all. What impact has this had on musicians? Host Lucy Heyman talks to musician Nik Kershaw and Professor of Psychology…
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S2 Ep6: Minorities in Music: Women and Ethnicity - Ammo Talwar, Lady Sanity, Vick Bain
In this episode, we’re discussing women and ethnicity in the music industry. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to Ammo Talwar, Vick Bain and Lady Sanity who share some personal stories and broad overview around the progress the UK music industry has made in terms of diversity, the challenges it still faces...
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S2 Ep5: Creativity - Sarah Freestone, Dodie, Martha Hill
In this episode, we’re discussing creativity. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to Dodie, Sarah Freestone and Martha Hill about their creative processes, overcoming creative blocks and what creativity means to them. Help Musicians Creative Programme: http://bit.ly/3hajVIx Help Musicians funding wizard:...
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S2 Ep4: Stress and Burnout - Fable, Jake Lovelock
In this episode we’re looking at burnout. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to singer-songwriter Fable about her experiences with burnout and depression, and psychologist Jake Lovelock describes the warning signs to look out for, as well as what to do if you you’re experiencing burnout. Help Musicians -...
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S2 Ep3: Parenting in Music - Juanita Stein, Cassie Raine
In this episode we’re looking at the challenges surrounding parenting in music. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to solo artist Juanita Stein about her experiences, and Cassie Raine from Parents in Performing Arts talks about the work they do and the support they can offer parents. Parents & Carers in...
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S2 Ep2: Songwriters and Composers - Benji Merrison, Pete Glenister, Athena Pite
In this episode we’re looking at the specific problems songwriters and composers face in their work. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to Benji Morrison and Pete Glennister about their experiences as music creators, and Athena Pite from the PRS Members Fund describes the services they offer to support...
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S2 Ep1: Managing Business Relationships - Nadia Rose and Denise Devenish
In this episode, Lucy speaks to rapper Nadia Rose about the difficult of navigating business relationships, and counsellor Denise Devinish offers advice on maintaining boundaries, staying true to yourself and protecting your mental health. Help Musicians: https://bit.ly/3iIYZdn Help Musicians...
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S1 Ep18: Covid-19 Special, Looking Forward - Mike Christie, Rick Leon James, Whitney Showler, James Ainscough
In our final Covid focused episode, we’re looking to the future - finding out how the industry landscape has changed, and discussing when musicians might be able to get back to performing. Host Lucy Heyman speaks to artist and G4 singer Mike Christie, along with artist-producer Rick Leon James to...
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S1 Ep17: Covid-19 Special, Finances - Horace Trubridge, MIRI, Lauren Housley, Mike Burgess
In our second Covid special, host Lucy Heyman speaks to artists MIRI and Lauren Housley about how the pandemic has affected them financially. General Secretary of the Musicians Union, Horace Trubridge, discusses whether the latest Government investment will reach musicians, and industry expert…
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S1 Ep16: Covid-19 Special, Isolation and Creativity - Stewart Baxter, Nina Nesbitt, Nemone Metaxas, Mark Richardson
Help Musicians - https://bit.ly/3iIYZdn Health and Welfare team- 0207 239 9101 // [email protected] Creative Programme - http://bit.ly/2EDHCIc Music Minds Matter 0808 802 8008 // [email protected] Anxiety UK - https://bit.ly/2Ze1Z9G BAPAM - http://bit.ly/2FTfRfH Calm -...
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S1 Ep15: Mental Health: Aruba's Story - Aruba Red and Helen Brice
In our final episode of the series we talk to musician Aruba Red about mental health, external validation and motherhood. Psychotherapist Helen Brice then offers some exercises to help reduce anxiety and gives great advice on how to use social media mindfully in order to protect your mental…
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S1 Ep14: Pain and Posture - Chris Polglase and Sarah Upjohn
Research has shown that pain resulting from playing can be a significant issue for musicians, but one that is preventable. In this episode we’ll hear from drummer Chris Polglase about his experiences with pain from playing and how he manages it. We’ll then hear from physiotherapist and researcher...
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S1 Ep13: Transitions in Music - Chris Sheehan and Stuart Ongley
Research has suggested that transition points in a musician’s career can be intensely stressful and that good support at these times is key. In this episode we chat to musician and music industry executive Chris Sheehan about the transition points in his career and how he was able to successfully...
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S1 Ep12: DIY Artist - Imogen Heap and Tim Ferrone
In this episode we speak to Imogen Heap about her career, how she has found it working as an artist and label owner, where she found support and how she manages now balancing music and motherhood. We also speak to label services owner Tim Ferrone who gives advice for musicians on how to build a...
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S1 Ep11: Wellbeing - Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Simone Willis
In this episode we’ll be looking at wellbeing, finding out exactly what it is, how musicians’ experience it and learning how we can maximise happiness in our own lives. We’ll be hearing from Ayanna Witter-Johnson, who tells us how she keeps herself mentally and physically strong in her music...
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S1 Ep10: Mental Health and Social Media - SK Shlomo and Stephen Buckley
After achieving world records and international success, SK Shlomo came off tour for the first time in years to record a solo album. In this episode we hear about how once he stopped, he realised how the incessant touring had affected his mental health. We also hear about his experiences of…
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S1 Ep9: Vocal Health: Sophie's Story - Sophie Garner and Tori Burnay
In this episode we speak to singer Sophie Garner about her experiences with vocal health issues throughout her career. Speech and language therapist Tori Burnay then tells us about her work in the voice clinic and gives advice on how to keep your voice healthy and strong. British Voice…
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S1 Ep8: Addiction - Chula Goonewardene and Adrianna Irvine
In this episode we hear from musician and psychotherapist Chula Goonewardene about his experiences with addiction whilst working as a drummer. We then hear from therapist Adrianna Irvine about her work, substance use in the music industry and where musicians can go for support. Narcotics…
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S1 Ep7: Making Music Without Barriers - Ruth Patterson and Rich Legate
A musical career can be intensely stressful and physically challenging even for those that are fit and healthy. In this episode we hear from musician Ruth Patterson about what it’s like managing a music career with a disability, and how the music industry could better support artists in her...
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S1 Ep6: Money - Hannah Peel and Naomi Pohl
Managing money can be an incredibly challenging issue for musicians, with the insecurity of income, gigs for ‘exposure’, a lack of support when you’re unable to work and more. In this episode we’ll be hearing from Hannah Peel about her experiences financially throughout her career, and finding…
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S1 Ep5: Stage Fright - Shaun Ryder and Aaron Williamon
In this episode, we're going to be looking at Stage Fright, and the impact that it has on artists and their performance. We'll be speaking to Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder about his experiences with stage fright. We will also hear from Professor of Performance Science Aaron...
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S1 Ep4: Hearing Health - Nigel Elliott and Gladys Akinseye
In this episode, we’re going to be taking a look at Hearing Health in Music. We’ll hear from drummer Nigel Elliott, who will discuss the effects that over 40 years of playing music has had on his hearing, and the steps he’s taken to protect it. Audiologist Gladys Akinseye from the Musicians…
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S1 Ep3: Mental Health in Music: Nina's Story - Nina Nesbitt and Tamsin Embleton
Mental health in the music industry has been a widely discussed topic over the last few years, so in this series we’re going to look at two individual artists’ stories to find out about how it affects them. In this first episode on mental health, we hear from Nina Nesbitt about her challenges…
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S1 Ep2: Touring - Miles Kane and Ben Perry
In this episode we look at at the highs and lows of touring as a musician. Lucy speaks to Miles Kane, solo artist and co-frontman of the Last Shadow Puppets about his experiences touring, and tour manager Ben Perry tells about how he keeps his artists fit and healthy on the road. Help Musicians -...
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S1 Ep1: Setting the Scene - Adam Ficek and Joe Hastings
Music industry researcher and vocal coach Lucy Heyman talks to psychotherapist and Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek about starting out in music and coping with the transition into a high profile band and why access to support in the music industry is so essential. Lucy also talks to Help…
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S1: Elevate Music Podcast - Trailer
Your first listen of the Elevate Music Podcast - helping musicians to improve their health and wellbeing, one episode at a time. The first episode, featuring Adam Ficek, musician and drummer from Babyshambles, and Joe Hastings, Health and Welfare Manager at charity Help Musicians, will be…
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