Music and Wellbeing vs. Musician’s Wellbeing with Dr. George Musgrave

This informative and eye-opening webinar will examine the paradox of findings from clinical settings showing health improvements from singing – particularly in community settings – alongside the growth of concepts such as social prescribing, clashing with the paradox that professional singers often suffer from poor mental health. This webinar offers a critical take on approaches towards arts and health and highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of this relationship.

About Dr. George Musgrave

Dr. George Musgrave is a Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on mental health and wellbeing in the music industry. He co-led the 'Can Music Make You Sick?' research project on the links between anxiety/depression and precarious work, which became a best-selling book. His work led to the establishment of the first 24/7 mental health helpline for musicians, Music Minds Matter. His research has been featured in media outlets such as BBC News, Pitchfork, and GQ, and has informed the development of global therapeutic and public health interventions.