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How Digital Minimalism Could Benefit Performing Artists
We won’t be the first to tell you that we’re all spending more and more time online! The average UK internet user spends around six hours and eight minutes online daily. Whether for work or leisure, it’s increasingly normal to scroll online for hours. And for most of...
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 Elder, Dame Evelyn...
ABTT and BAPAM Launch First-of-its-Kind Guidance on Physical Health for Backstage Staff in Theatre
The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) and British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind resource dedicated to fostering good physical health for backstage practitioners in the theatre sector. The...
On our Reading List: The Colour of Madness
As we come to the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, BAPAM’s Mental Health Ambassador, Anushka Tanna, highlights The Colour of Madness, an anthology of reflections on race and mental health that has been inspiring her work with BAPAM and our partner organisations in...
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 your breath. Box Breathing can Help...
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Celebrating BAPAM’s 40th Anniversary
On 18 July, we were delighted to celebrate BAPAM’s 40th anniversary with a special event at the Royal College of Music. Friends and partners from across the performing arts, academic and medical community came together to celebrate four decades of providing performers...
Research: Orchestral Musicians, Self-Care and Wellbeing
Researcher Sarah Gatford has put out a call for freelance professionals musicians in UK-based orchestras, to take part in her investigation into self-care strategies and their impact on wellbeing: Are you an orchestral musician? For my final research project, I'm...
BAPAM Op-ed Published in Music Business UK Magazine
Protecting Our Performers: Why the Music Industry Needs an Occupational Health Service In the latest edition of MBUK, the leading trade magazine for the UK music business, our CEO Claire Cordeaux wrote about the industry's need for an occupational health service. As a...
The Piano Trio Society mark BAPAM’s 40th Anniversary
This June, the Piano Trio Society shared a new article celebrating our 40th anniversary this year and covering the timeline from the 1984 founding, led by Dr Ian James, of the British Performing Arts Medicine Trust, the organisation that is known today as BAPAM....
Summer Safety: Tips For Performing Outside in the Sun
From music festivals to outdoor productions, the summer months are busy for many performing arts professionals. Naturally, as the weather changes, your preparations and safety toolkit must also adapt to the warmer temperatures. You can’t rock up on stage and give your...
Men’s Health Awareness Week 2024
When it comes to mental health statistics, it’s hard to know if the figures are representative of the true picture, especially as the data only tells us about mental health problems that have been reported, and not the cases that remain unrecognised. This may be...
Pride Month 2024
June is a time to unite, celebrate, and share identity Pride. As well as being a time to celebrate love, friendship and solidarity, Pride month is also a chance to raise awareness of the difficulties that LGBTQIA individuals and communities often encounter, and take...
Strategy, Routine and Your Best Performance: Berenice Beverley Zammit talks to Tahlia Norrish
In this guest blog, actor and writer Tahlia Norrish, talks with researcher, lecturer and violinist, Berenice Beverley Zammit about life as a professional musician, pre-performance routines, and the importance of physical fitness for performers. Berenice Beverley...
Mental Health Awareness Week: Moving More for our Mental Health
Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, with this year’s theme being Movement: Moving more for our mental health To mark the week, we wanted to share a reminder about our upcoming mental health workshops with Help Musicians and Equity. Both are online, and...
Mental Health Awareness Month With BAPAM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and BAPAM is taking the opportunity to spotlight the importance of speaking out about mental ill-health in the performing arts. From helpful resources to online events, we’re focusing on amplifying the conversation, sharing...
Ways to Strengthen Your Freelance Career While Balancing Caring Responsibilities
Working in the Arts as Freelancers, Parents and Carers Pursuing a freelance career in the performing arts is complex and requires lots of planning and energy. When you add little ones into the mix, it may seem an even more daunting task. But it’s not impossible — and...
Lay Member Sought for BAPAM’s External Mental Health Scrutiny Group
BAPAM is looking to recruit a Lay Member for our External Mental Health Scrutiny Group. What do we mean by a Lay Member? A Lay Member is someone who has personal experience of using health or care services. They may also represent a community affected by the...
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