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The Music Industry Therapist Collective<\/a><\/strong> has launched Pay It Forward, an industry-funded initiative offering free mental health support, workshops and guidance to 150 small and mid-scale tours<\/strong> over the next three years. The program addresses a gap in access to specialist support for artists and crews working on the road.<\/p>\n

Touring can involve long days, frequent travel, irregular sleep, time away from home and pressure to perform repeatedly. Tamsin Embleton, the collective\u2019s founder and a psychotherapist specializing in the music industry, says artists and crews also face challenges ranging from performance pressure to difficult group dynamics. Touring mental health fund<\/a><\/p>\n

Embleton recommends preparing for disruptions before a tour begins. Teams can discuss possible problems, such as faulty in-ear monitors or changes to set length, and agree on backup plans. When a problem occurs, she advises pausing to recognize an emotional reaction, focusing on what can be influenced and deciding on the next step. A team debrief can then help identify what worked and what could change.<\/p>\n

She also recommends allowing time to process disappointment or disagreement before responding. 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