BAPAM Moves Healthy Performance Events Online

The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) have set themselves up to begin running their training events online, with course topics ranging from vocal health to injury prevention and keeping mentally well.

Published: 24 March 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM

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Each of these introductory two-hour sessions are designed for performing arts professionals and students. You will learn about the risk factors and key strategies to maintaining a sustainable career.

How to attend

All events are free to register for, and musicians do not have to be MU members. They will be held over a web video platform. Further details on logging in will be released to those who have signed up.

As these are live streams, each course will still be held at a specific date and time. Please only register if you can attend for the full two hours.

Which events are running

Here’s a list of the events BAPAM are currently planning. You can find more details on the event and how to register by clicking through the link.

Physical Health and Injury Prevention – 27 March, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Keeping Mentally Well – 27 March, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Introduction to Vocal Health – 31 March, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Keeping Mentally Well – 1 April, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Physical Health and Injury Prevention – 3 April, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Introduction to Vocal Health – Tuesday 7 April, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Keeping Mentally Well – Tuesday 7 April, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Physical Health and Injury Prevention – Wednesday 8 April, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Keeping well - physical, mental, vocal – Monday 20 April, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Introduction to Vocal Health – Wednesday 29 April, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Physical Health and Injury Prevention – Wednesday 29 April, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Keeping Mentally Well – Monday 4 May, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

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