Laurie Oliva

Episode 5 of Performance Peace features Music Minds Matter's own Laurie Oliva, Director of Research and Services. This is a powerful conversation about the realities of working in music, filled with insight, compassion and hope for those building a life in the industry. Laurie shares reflections from her work to date, discusses the challenges facing music professionals, and looks ahead to how support may continue to evolve in the future. While the episode acknowledges the individual challenges presented by the various roles, environments and circumstances that make up the industry, Seye and Laurie's conversation also celebrates the joy, purpose and connection that music brings, alongside the reasons to feel hopeful about the future of wellbeing support across music. Laurie also highlights the importance of our allies and partner organisations. We are incredibly grateful to those who share our mission and priorities and work alongside us to support the people behind music, helping to protect not only livelihoods, but the creativity, passion and magic that make music such a powerful part of our lives. This content provides general information to support mental wellbeing in the music community. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for care from a qualified professional. Do not delay seeking professional help because of something you have heard or read here. If you are in immediate danger or thinking of harming yourself, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. If you need urgent mental health support, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7) or NHS 111. If you are not in immediate danger and you work in music and are struggling with your mental health, call Music Minds Matter anytime on 0808 802 8008.