Welcome to Entertainment Connect

Global resources, events and support services for the Entertainment and Arts workforce

MusiCares (USA),

Help Musicians (UK),

Music Minds Mater (UK),

BAPAM (UK),

Sweet Relief (USA),

Music Connections (UK/EU),

Music Support (UK),

Support Act (AUS),

ECCHO Live (USA),

Backline (USA),

MITC,

Intact Directory (UK),

ABF (UK),

Amber Health (USA),

SIMS Foundation (USA),

RSMGB (UK)

The Film and TV Charity (UK)

Backup Tech (UK)

Wellbeing In The Arts (UK)

MusiCares (USA), Help Musicians (UK), Music Minds Mater (UK), BAPAM (UK), Sweet Relief (USA), Music Connections (UK/EU), Music Support (UK), Support Act (AUS), ECCHO Live (USA), Backline (USA), MITC, Intact Directory (UK), ABF (UK), Amber Health (USA), SIMS Foundation (USA), RSMGB (UK) The Film and TV Charity (UK) Backup Tech (UK) Wellbeing In The Arts (UK)

FEATURED ORGANISATION

BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) is a specialist charity delivering expert health and wellbeing services for all those working and studying in music and the performing arts - on stage, backstage, on set, in the studio, teaching or touring. BAPAM provides free face to face and online clinical consultations, UK-wide, for performing arts work-related health problems. BAPAM clinics provide free access to accurate diagnostic assessment, specialist clinical advice on care pathways, and onward referral to experts in the field where necessary. To help prevent problems and sustain healthy creative careers, our free online training sessions and resources share knowledge grounded in research, evidence and best practice. 

FEATURED EVENTS

LATEST ON SOCIALS

A reminder of the Mental Health services offered to the industry by @musicares For more information, head to musicares.org . . . #musicindustry #mentalhealth #unitedstates
@ukbapam clinic will be available in Manchester on Monday 2nd June
For more information about the services @rsmgb offer head to rsmgb.org . . . . #musicindustry #musicians #support
Music's Mental Health Fund fundraiser supporting @sweetreliefmusiciansfund & @backline.care is now live. Featuring incredible items from @rem @coldplay @teddyswims @nicklebackoffical @themarsvolta and many more. Head to @charitybuzz or sweetreli
WELLBEING IN THE ARTS provides mental health and wellbeing support to organisations, productions and individuals across the creative industries by offering access to counselling, coaching, wellbeing practitioners, workshops, mental health first
Next Tuesday 20th May @eccholive are hosting a free online webinar Head to eccholive.com for more information . . . #musicindustry #musicians #mentalhealth #webinar #usa
@ukbapam Leeds Clinic will be open on May 22nd For more information head to bapam.org.uk . . . #musicindustry #musicians #clinic
@eccholive next Day off is heading to ROCK Nashville- Music City's newest live entertainment venue opening in late 2025 For more information head to eccholive.com . . . . #musicindustry #music #venue #tour
Our global organisations are here to provide support when you need it most. For more information head to entertainmentconnect.co
@sweetreliefmusiciansfund & @backline.care have created Music' Mental Health Fund to help music industry professionals to connect with a therapist and get support covering the costs. Head to sweetrelief.org or backline.care for more details . .
May is Mental Health Awareness month and we are kicking off with @simsfoundation partnerships with @amysicecreams and @bookpeople raising awareness and funds for the local music industry community. . . . . #musicindustry #mentalhealth #book #bookpeo
Our Organisation of the month is @backline.care Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. We are building a safer and more supported music industry&nbs
@eccholive will be onsite at @bostoncalling in May, scan the QR code to arrange a free session or head to eccholive.com for more information
A big night for a little sister: A benefit show supporting @sweetreliefmusiciansfund featuring: @cagetheelephant @spaceykacey @brothersosborne for more information head to sweetrelief.org
Join @musicmindsmatter for this session exploring how to stay mentally well, prepare for pressure, spot common mental health issues and recognise when to seek support. For more info head to musicmindsmatter.org.uk . . . #musician #mentalhealth #uk
@helpmusicians Next Level Awards now open. You can get up to £3k for a music project, 1-2-1 business advice from experts, and online meet-ups with peers and industry pros. For more information head to helpmusicians.org.uk . . . #musians #UK #
@filmtvcharity are working to change the narrative around mental health in the industry - it's time to break the stigma and support each other. Whether it’s through our free, confidential Support Line 📞, counselling, bullying advice, or urgen
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the SIMS Foundation 30th Anniversary Celebration! 🎶 Sunday, May 18 from 3–9 PM at Empire Control Room & Garage for a special, family-friendly event featuring a legendary performance by SIMS founders Alejandro Es
The @ukbapam clinic is open in Cardiff on the 14th April, for more information head to bapam.org.uk . . . #mentalhealth #performers #clinic

THIS MONTH FOCUS

LONELINESS: A life in the industry can mean long periods away from home and working unsociable hours. For many, loneliness is a gateway to poor physical and mental health.