Help Musicians is a charity that loves music and that has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK for the past 100 years.
We offer a lifetime of support when it’s needed most.
We know how a career in music comes with a great deal of physical strain, and how devastating an effect physical health problems can have on your ability to do your job. The breadth of our health and wellbeing support ensures we offer the right help to those in need. From assistance with debt, support with health problems or financial and practical help during retirement, our team makes sure we offer musicians a lifetime of support when it’s needed most. Find out how we can support you.
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As musicians begin to return to work and rebuild their careers following the pandemic, they will need support to create music and develop their skills, as well as help and advice to navigate the business and return to work safely.
Help Musicians can provide financial support to help musicians achieve their creative potential, build their skills, grow their portfolio and progress their careers; check out more about this here and hear from Rhumba Club about his experience below.
Mental Health
If you find yourself in need of support with your mental health, we provide dedicated services that come with an understanding of the nuances and struggles that can come with a career in music.
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Call Music Minds Matter
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Music Minds Matter is Help Musicians’ dedicated mental health support line and service for the whole UK music community. If you work in music and are struggling to cope, or know someone who is, talk to us. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or about music. We’re here to listen, support and help at any time. Call 0808 802 8008
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Thrive Mental Wellbeing
When you’re struggling with your mental health it’s not always easy to speak to someone. If you need a support mechanism you can keep in your pocket & revisit at your own pace, the Thrive app may be helpful to you. Access Thrive for free using our code.
Hearing Protection
As a musician, research shows you are at greater risk of experiencing hearing loss than the general population. If you’re over the age of 18 and earn the majority of your income through music, Help Musicians can help you prevent hearing loss by offering access to specialist hearing assessments and bespoke hearing protection, all for £40. Visit HearForMusicians.
Build your toolkit of wellbeing strategies
To help you develop the tools you need to manage your mental wellbeing through the tough times, through Music Minds Matter we also run group sessions exploring topics like resilience, managing stress and building confidence, as well as providing ongoing support groups. Find out what’s coming up.
“This support is going to be invaluable for the rest of my career”