Superstruct Entertainment, the live events group behind Wacken Open Air, Defqon.1 and Mighty Hoopla, is extending its partnership with mental wellbeing platform OpenUp to offer free, confidential psychological support to artists performing at its festivals this summer.
The pilot programme will give artists direct access to certified psychologists and lifestyle experts via OpenUp’s digital platform, addressing challenges such as performance anxiety, burnout and the broader pressures of touring.
OpenUp already provides wellbeing services to Superstruct’s employees.
Alex Mahon, CEO of Superstruct Entertainment, said:
“We recognize that wellbeing matters both on and off stage, which is why we are extending our partnership with OpenUp to support not just our teams, but also the artists who bring our festivals to life. Through this pilot, artists performing at our events will have direct, confidential access to professional support, whether they are dealing with performance pressure, exhaustion or the wider demands of life on the road. There is still much more the industry can do in this area, but we hope this is a positive step towards making support easier to access for the people at the heart of live entertainment.”
