Music Support empowers our UK music community to navigate the highs and lows of the industry and achieve their full potential through meaningful connection and compassionate support.
Our Connections and Community strand exists to create safer, person-centred spaces for self-awareness, connection and belonging. Grounded in lived experience, our work is shaped by empathy, non-judgement and real understanding. Through peer-led support, education and honest dialogue, we challenge stigma and offer practical tools to sustain long-term wellbeing.
We believe in the power of human connection to cultivate resilience, healing, and growth. Our mission is to empower the UK music industry to connect, support one another, and thrive – creating a strong culture of belonging.
We are proud to deliver support for music industry professionals, by music industry professionals.
Why Community?
Social connection is a powerful protective factor for mental health, and yet, loneliness has been declared a public health epidemic.
Our Connections and Community work is all about building supportive, resilient networks across the music sector, helping individuals feel seen, heard and valued.
Peer Support at Music Support
We place peer support at the heart of our Connections and Community approach. Whether you’re struggling, supporting someone else, or simply seeking solidarity, our peer support groups are here for you.
Why Peer Support?
Reduces isolation – sharing space with others who understand can relieve feelings of loneliness and disconnection.
Provides purpose – supporting others as well as being supported builds confidence, self-worth and community spirit.
Encourages open dialogue – honest, judgement-free conversation breaks down stigma.
Builds long-term networks – regular check-ins help maintain wellbeing over time.
Our Peer Support Groups
We are pleased to offer a series of groups on a variety of topics related to substance use, addiction and/or mental health. Please find the list below.
If you are interested in finding out more or joining any of the groups, please email gabriella.d@musicsupport.org
Family and Friends Group
Monthly - Online
For those supporting loved ones facing mental health or addiction challenges.
Open to attendees of our Ripple Effect Workshop and Support Services beneficiaries.
Addiction & Recovery Support Group
Weekly - Online (coming soon)
For those navigating addiction and recovery.
Includes open discussions and quarterly psychoeducation sessions.
Together, We Are the Music Support Network
Monthly - Online (coming soon)
This initiative is about building something lasting: a network of support, shared experience and human connection that strengthens our industry from the inside out.
Open to all, with a focus on Mental Health First Aiders.
- Themed Sessions – roundtable-style discussions led by peers or professionals, topics include Burnout & Work-Life Balance, Gender Bias & Building Allyship, Imposter Syndrome, Neurodiversity & Disability and Touring.
- Open Sessions – reflective, peer-led spaces for shared insight and connection.
Whether you’re an artist, manager, crew member, or part of the wider ecosystem – we all deserve support, understanding and community.