Record stores are an incredibly important part of our communities.

Here our supported artist Andrew, the bass player from Afro Cluster 🇳🇬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 tells us about his love of SPILLERS RECORDS and Kellys Records in Cardiff🎶

What’s your favourite record store?

#RSD24

A massive thank you to Amy Blythe for running the #LondonMarathon this weekend in aid of Help Musicians 🙌❤

Supporters like Amy make a huge difference to the lives of musicians across the UK ✨

To find out more about fundraising for us, sign up here helpmusicians.org.uk/get-involved/f…

Bullying has no place in the music industry.

Black Lives in Music is running a survey campaign to end bullying and harassment in the Music Industry.

Fill out the survey here: blim.org.uk/change
#YourSafetyYourSay

How do you look after your wellbeing whilst on tour?

Playing covers together in the dressing room is one way The Snuts' Jack Cochrane deals with isolation on the road.

Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation with Chris Difford, listen here: pod.fo/e/2317a7

''Half of women in music have experienced gender discrimination — and a third have been sexually harassed.'' Help Musicians Musicians' Union Women in CTRL

Find the report here:

helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us/news/…

Gender inequity in music is tiring to have to explain as well as to experience.

'Women are paid less, and have much less career longevity than men, despite being trained and educated to a higher level...'

Thanks to Help Musicians for this report.

helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us/news/…

Glad we could help with these earplugs Tim Arnold 😊

Women working in music earn nearly 10% less than men.

These are some of the findings from the latest Musicians’ Census. We would encourage everyone to read the full report.

musicianscensus.co.uk

Every individual deserves to feel safe and respected in their workplace.

If you're facing bullying or harassment in the music industry, we're here to listen and support you.

Call our helpline for confidential assistance.

More here: helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/bu…

Mentoring is incredibly rewarding.

Witnessing the growth and success of your mentee brings a profound sense of fulfilment.

If you've worked in music, you could become a mentor with us to offer guidance to an emerging musician.

More here: ow.ly/U0sj50ReOUg

Thank you so much for your support🙌🥹

We are greatly saddened to hear about the passing of Sir Ian Stoutzker, aged 95.

He was a noted banker, musician and philanthropist, and held a long association with Help Musicians.

Rest in peace🕊️
helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us/news/…

From penning pop songs at age 12, to overcome bullying, to prioritising her wellbeing and family, Gabrielle shares her inspiring story with Chris Difford 🙌

Don't miss out this empowering conversation on this week's episode 🫡

Listen here: pod.fo/e/22ef5c

32% of women report being sexually harassed while working as a musician.

These are some of the findings from the latest Musicians’ Census. We would encourage everyone to read the full report.

musicianscensus.co.uk

Happy Birthday to our ambassador Bob Harris 💙🥳

Thank you so much for your support of the charity❤️

*quietly emerges from twitter retirement to spam your timelines for a good cause*
A week today, I'm running my first ultramarathon (50k!) and I'm fundraising for Help Musicians. Please consider donating and retweeting this post. justgiving.com/page/helpmusic…

Attitude is Everything Julie's Bicycle A Greener Future Black Lives in Music Remi Harris MBE British Library University of Westminster .PRS for Music and Help Musicians have launched Co-Pilot: the Music Mentoring Network. Members of The The Ivors Academy and those referred by PRS for Music can become mentees, participating in a programme empowering them to take the next step in their careers.

bit.ly/3TObCqR

Thank you to the lovely staff at Harley St Hearing for my appointment today, as part of the Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme supported by ISM and Help Musicians. Spotted my old flute teacher on my way out - a brilliant sign!