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BAPAM Flying the Flag Stateside at PAMA 2019
This report gives a small flavour of some of the highlights of a packed conference programme with content covering all forms of the arts and many of the conditions that performing artists suffer from. It was a wonderful...
Alexander Technique Research Update
If you’re interested in the ergonomics of musicianship then you may remember a previous post where we featured the research of Alison Loram. Alison is a violinist and BAPAM-registered Alexander Technique teacher working with performers. Alison is also a research...
Healthy Touring Checklist and Rider
British Association for PERFORMING Arts Medicine Healthy Touring Checklist and Rider Introduction This guidance provides practical advice for artists and performers on keeping healthy while touring or working away from home. It is a developing...
BAPAM Resources Used in PhD Research on Pain and Discomfort in String Players
The International Journal of Music Education has published an article based on a PhD research which featured a BAPAM produced health resource. The research looked at playing-related discomfort and pain among two groups of music...
Musicians Wanted for UCL Masters Research
Professional and amateur violinists and viola players are being sought for a study as part of a master’s thesis research project for the MSc Performing Arts Medicine programme at University College London. The study by Sarah Lesjak will investigate how changes to the...
Contemporary Dance and Injury workshop
A day dedicated to contemporary dance and injury management is taking place in the capital on 9th June. The event geared specifically for the dance community will take place at Core Clapton in East London. The workshops will be...
Musical Theatre Acts Raise Mental Health Awareness in the Industry
A group of singers who have featured in musicals in London and around the UK will be getting together for a special cabaret show to raise funds for BAPAM. The aim of Music for the Mind – which takes place on Tuesday 4th June – is to help tackle mental health in...
Fundraising Concert for BAPAM Featuring Two Harpsichords
BAPAM relies heavily on the generosity of key funders for delivering specialised services to the performing arts community. We are also equally grateful for many individuals and local groups who also support us through fundraising...
Performing Arts Medicine (PAM) Day 2019
There’s less than a month to go until a one-day course providing an introduction to Performing Arts Medicine. The annual PAM day is aimed at health professionals, performers, those studying and working in health sciences and performance academies. PAM day will...
NHS Specialist Voice Clinics Vocal Rehabilitation Coach Pilot
BAPAM is excited to announce the start of a new pilot project, in which we are funding a Vocal Rehabilitation Coach (VRC) to work alongside clinicians in NHS Professional Voice User Clinics. Vocal health problems in singers and actors are often multifactorial,...
NHS Specialist Voice Clinics Vocal Rehabilitation Coach Pilot
BAPAM is excited to announce the start of a new pilot project, in which we are funding a Vocal Rehabilitation Coach (VRC) to work alongside clinicians in NHS Professional Voice User Clinics. Vocal health problems in singers and actors are often multifactorial,...
Event Report: Occupational Health in the Performing Arts Industry – The Original Gig Economy
Health in the performing arts industry – whose responsibility? Every year BAPAM helps with hundreds of inquiries about health problems related to working in the performing arts. These include musculoskeletal problems caused by...
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