On April 22nd 2024, more than 100 leaders from all sectors of the music industry gathered at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory for an industry day to engage in a collective conversation about the industry’s challenges regarding Mental Health and well-being and Equal Access, and what the industry should do about it. The day started with keynotes on Equal Access and …
Collaboration, community, and education – these are the key themes of the recommendations resulting from a research study on the mental health and well-being of music creators in Denmark. Spearheaded by the Partnership for Sustainable Development in Music, efforts are now underway to translate these recommendations into tangible initiatives. In spring 2023, a research-based study focusing on mental health and …
In collaboration with senior researcher Dr. Sally Anne Gross , the partnership presents results and recommendations from the research report ‘When Music Speaks’ about mental health and wellbeing in the Danish music industry Friday, May 3rd at 10:00 AM at SPOT+. Under the theme ‘Let’s Talk Mental Health, Representation & Sustainability’, the Partnership for Sustainable Development in Music and senior …
A new sub-report from the extensive collaboration between the partnership and the University of Westminster evaluates the impact of health and well-being interventions in the music industry. Among the most effective models are therapeutic models and peer support. The purpose of the study, which has been ongoing since spring 2023, is to establish a solid knowledge base for the industry …
Retrieve your key figures and get ready. On February 19, we start the annual digital reporting on the Code of Conduct for Equal Access in Music for all partners. The purpose is to build a joint industry report that measures and benchmarks the industry’s progress in creating equal access. As a partner to the partnership, your commit to report on …
Take part in the annual industry day on April 22, 2024, when the Partnership for Sustainable Development in Music shares new recommendations on Mental Health and Well-being in music and Equal Access in Danish music life and invites you to discuss concrete solutions. The program is aimed at partners in the partnership and other relevant leaders in organisations, institutions, and …
The partnership receives generous support from Velliv Foreningen for its efforts to uncover challenges and find solutions that can strengthen well-being in the music industry. The grant from Velliv Foreningen supports our research project on mental health and well-being, titled ‘When Music Speaks,’ conducted in collaboration with researchers from University of Westminster. Velliv Foreningen specifically supports the second half of …
New research has established that the well-being and mental health of Danish creative and performing musicians are far worse than in the general population. This study is the first step in identifying specific solutions for a healthier music industry. It was initiated by the Partnership for Sustainable Development in Music. In recent years, we have often encountered personal accounts and …
This year’s SPOT+ conference zoomed in on sustainability through inspiring presentations from a range of industry experts. The presentations were facilitated by the The Partnership for Sustainable Development in Music, Grønnere Musik and Another Life, in collaboration with Promus. On Friday morning at SPOT+, the event began by addressing a sensitive topic: mental health and well-being in the music industry. …
Today, an ambitious research-based study on the mental health and well-being of musicians and music makers in Denmark has been launched. The study aims to identify solutions and initiatives that can improve well-being in an industry known for its challenging working conditions, which can have fatal consequences. The study is being conducted by an experienced research team from the University …
