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Imposter Syndrome: A Double-Edged Sword For Performing Artists
Performance Psychologist, Dr Anna Waters' BAPAM blog this month looks at Imposter Syndrome - what is it, and what can you do about it? After nailing your audition and landing a fantastic role, do you ever get that sinking feeling? That now you have to deliver? Do...
Supporting Carers in the Performing Arts (Carers Week 2025)
To celebrate Carers Week (9th to 15th June), BAPAM is spotlighting the challenges carers in the performing arts face and how to improve equality for them.
InTune: The New Digital Health and Wellbeing Tool from PRS Members’ Fund and BAPAM
PRS Members’ Fund, the charity that provides funding to PRS songwriters and composers during difficult times, and BAPAM, the UK experts in performing arts medicine, have partnered to launch a first of its kind digital tool to support the health and...
Standing with the LGBTQIA+ Performing Arts Community on May 17th
May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). Learn how BAPAM supports LGBTQIA+ performing artists online now.
Research Report: Music Industry Counsellors’ Experiences of Working with Clients Affected by Sexism or Misogyny
We are grateful to performing arts specialist psychotherapeutic counsellor, Janine Ellis, for contributing this guest article which reports on her research into music industry counsellors and psychotherapists’ experiences of working with clients affected by...
Perimenopause – A Performing Artist’s Perspective by Sophie Tott
Photo by Matt Forster: thisandmatt.co.uk In our guest blog, Sophie Tott aka DJ Tallulah Goodtimes shares her experience of perimenopause while working as a DJ, producer and artist. In her companion piece to Sophie's blog Dr June Sheren writes, "As a physician...
Liverpool Philharmonic and Help Musicians Launch Physio Toolkit Supporting Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has partnered with UK charity Help Musicians to launch ‘A Symphony of Good Sense’, a pioneering new toolkit designed to support the physical health and wellbeing of orchestral musicians. Authored by BAPAM clinician and educator, Dr Sarah...
Refocus: A Simple Exercise to Achieve Your Creative Potential
In the first of our new series of guest blogs, Performance Psychologist, Dr Anna Waters, shares a simple exercise to help performers refocus and achieve their creative goals. New Year resolutions not working? Performance psychology tips can be more effective than New...
BAPAM appoints Olivier award winning Sheila Atim MBE and PET NEEDS’ Johnny Marriott as patrons
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, it is our pleasure to welcome two new patrons to BAPAM - actor and musician, Sheila Atim MBE, and the lead singer of PET NEEDS, Johnny Marriott. They join our existing Patrons, Imogen Cooper, Sir Mark...
Performance Anxiety Poster
Ideal for displaying backstage, BAPAM's performance anxiety poster shares tips for managing anxiety in the moments before going onstage. About to go on stage and feeling anxious, sick, or have shaky hands? Right now... focus on...
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How to Keep Your Skin Healthy as a Performing Artist
Skin health is not about chasing an aesthetic ideal! Discover how performing arts professionals should keep their skin healthy online today with BAPAM.
Making a Positive Change Through Clinical Guidance
At BAPAM, we’re always striving to make a positive impact on individual performance and to help creative sector organisations. Learn how and why online here.
Performing Through Change – Performance Psychology and Menopause
Thank you to Dr Anna Waters for dedicating her BAPAM Performance Psychology guest blog to discussing how performers can navigate challenges of perimenopause and menopause from a performance psychology perspective. You can read Sophie Tott’s blog here and Dr June...
Thriving Through Change – Dr June Sheren
Thanks to Dr June Sheren, for contributing this companion piece to Sophie Tott's blog sharing her experience of perimenopause as a DJ, Producer and Artist. You can read Sophie's blog here. Dr Anna Waters has also written a companion piece about performance psychology...
How To Build Healthy Performance Training into your Day to Day Routine
Healthy performance training keeps your body and mind feeling its best while also helping prevent injuries and burnout. Discover more and how to get started here.
How Performance Psychology Helps Prevent Injury
Did you know that strategies for meeting the psychological demands of your rehearsal schedule, expectations, and performances can also help you avoid physical injury? Our guest blog from Dr Anna Waters this month looks at the role of Performance Psychology in injury...
Why Ongoing Performing Arts Healthcare Practitioner Training Is Crucial
Performing arts healthcare training in the UK helps professionals support the mental and physical health of artists. Learn more about the benefits online here.
Short Days, Long Nights: How Performers Can Take Care in December
The dark winter days are here! How do you feel? The lack of light can affect how we think and feel. Read more about taking care of yourself in the winter here.
Ian Winspur, Obituary
We are saddened to announce the death of our trustee and colleague, Ian Winspur, who gave invaluable expertise and wisdom to BAPAM and our patients over many years. As an expert hand surgeon specialising in the care of musicians, Ian was a leader in the development of...
World Television Day: 5 Insider Tips For Working On Set
In honour of World Television Day, BAPAM shares five expert tips for staying healthy on TV sets. Learn how to thrive both on and off camera. Read more here.
40th Anniversary Press
We are thrilled to be celebrating BAPAM’s 40th anniversary in 2024. When the British Performing Arts Medicine Trust was founded in 1984 the vision was for doctors and health experts to work together with artists, researchers and educators to build a...
How to Practise Healthy Performance Training in the Winter
Do you have a healthy performance training routine for the winter? Check out BAPAM’s advice and health resources online today. Read more on the blog here.
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