Help Musicians UK’s podcast series, Elevate Music, looks at health and wellbeing issues affecting musicians."> Help Musicians UK’s podcast series, Elevate Music, looks at health and wellbeing issues affecting musicians."> Help Musicians UK’s podcast series, Elevate Music, looks at health and wellbeing issues affecting musicians.">
skip to main content
Search

New Podcast Looks at Musicians Health and Wellbeing

Help Musicians UK’s podcast series, Elevate Music, looks at health and wellbeing issues affecting musicians.

Published: 30 July 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM
Elevate Music podcast graphic with a person singing
Elevate Music podcast series looks at health and wellbeing issues affecting musicians. Image: Help Musicians UK

Launched in July in partnership with Elevate Music and Wisebuddah, the podcast aims to inform and educate musicians about common health and wellbeing issues they might face.

It also hopes to equip musicians with the tools they need to identify, manage and prevent problems when developing their careers.

Themes covered over the course of the 15-episode series include:

  • Mental and vocal health
  • Hearing problems
  • Stage fright
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • Social media
  • Challenges of touring


You can listen to the Elevate Music podcast on Audioboom, iTunes and Spotify.

See all news

Get MU membership today

From gig players to part-time teachers and professional instrumentalists, MU members can access specialist insurance for musicians. This includes Public Liability, Instrument and Equipment Insurance, Accident Insurance, Tax Investigation Insurance, and Professional Indemnity Insurance for music teachers.

Explore our member services

  • Get public liability insurance for musicians
  • Access expert legal support
  • Be represented in your profession
  • Access expert career advice, resources, and training events
  • Connect, network, and get to know the community of musicians

Learn about all membership benefits

Get MU membership today

Continue reading

Young Black musician in a wheelchair, working on his music with a keyboard and laptop in a studio.

MU to Host Panel and Workshop at Liverpool Sound City Conference

The annual Sound City Music Industry Conference is the UK’s leading independent conference for new music. Taking place in Liverpool on 2 May, the MU will host a panel on changing attitudes and perceptions to access requirements for touring artists. Ticket discount is also available to members.

Published: 24 April 2025

Read more about MU to Host Panel and Workshop at Liverpool Sound City Conference
Leon Slater, sat smiling in an armchair.

Tribute to Leon Slater

Leon Slater was a highly accomplished saxophonist who was devoted to his music. He was a member of the MU for over fifty years and had a life-long passion for jazz. This tribute has been provided by Leon’s wife and family.

Published: 24 April 2025

Read more about Tribute to Leon Slater
All news and features