Facing the music
WINTER | THE ANATOMY OF…
To discover more about the mental health of music
promoters, Skiddle did some research
W
orking in promotions isn't easy. So, to discover more about the challenges and obstacles
promoters face, Skiddle recently conducted a survey that focused on the effect this role
has on health, relationships and happiness.
The response to this survey was astronomical and its clear that the majority of promoters feel
their mental health and wellbeing is dramatically affected by their work in the events industry.
It's now time to discuss the results as a whole to see what we - and the industry - can do to
improve things for this often misunderstood and underrated profession.
Skiddle conducted two panel sessions to further explore the issues, the first of which was at
Queen of Hoxton in London, involving BAPAM, Help Musicians UK, promoters from Lock N Load
and The Cause Tottenham, and Matt Cantor of the Freestylers.
The second was an evening in Manchester, with DJ Paulette, John Rostron from Association
of Independent Promoters, Manchester Mind's Chiara Knott and Professor Tarani Chandola all
speaking.
Fig. A
When asked what bothers them most about working in
promotions:
45%
said 'no
regular
income'
42%
say the lack
of support
25%
said the effect
it has on their
relationships
12
1 IN 10
Fig. B
One in 10 said they had developed
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
as a direct result of their work in music.