DIRECT INPUT: TAMSIN EMBLETON (ONLINE)

Tamsin Embleton is an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist based in London, UK. She specialises in working with musicians and music industry professionals at all stages of their careers – from emerging professionals to household names. Over the past four years, Tamsin has compiled and edited Touring and Mental Health – The Music Industry Manual, a landmark publication for the music business. The book provides robust clinical advice, cutting edge research, practical strategies and resources to help performers and those working in the entertainment industry to identify, process and manage the various physical and psychological difficulties that can occur on the road or as a result of touring. Touring and Mental Health – The Music Industry Manual covers topics including: emotional intelligence, depression, trauma, crisis management, anger, conflict, stress, addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, group dynamics, mindset, exercise, physical health, optimal performance, diversity and inclusion, romantic relationships, nutrition, sleep science, breathwork, meditation, mental capacity, psychological safety and post-tour recovery.

Each chapter has been written by performing arts clinicians and is underpinned with personal recollections from artists and touring professionals including Nile Rodgers, Justin Hawkins, Philip Selway, Charles Thompson, Katie Melua, Kieran Hebden, Jake Berry, Tina Farris, Taylor Hanson, Trevor Williams, Lauren Mayberry, Pharoahe Monch, Jim Digby, Neil Barnes, Stephanie Phillips, Will Young, Erol Alkan, Angie Warner, Suzi Green, Debbie Taylor and Dale ‘Opie’ Skjerseth, among others.

Embleton is the founder of the Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC), a global group of specialist health clinicians who combine their unique experience of working in the music business prior to retraining as health professionals. MITC have delivered workshops to Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, Music Norway and Kobalt among others. Previously Embleton worked as a booker for the Mean Fiddler Group, Killer B Music, Standon Calling Festival and Metropolis Studios. She has also worked in artist and tour management and for the PRS Foundation as a grants advisor.

TOURING AND MENTAL HEALTH – THE MUSIC INDUSTRY MANUAL