Tonic Music Launches New Season of Peer Support Groups to Provide Specialist Mental Health Support for Music Industry Professionals
On Friday, November 28, 2025, Tonic Music announced the launch of a new season of Peer Support Groups, offering free, specialized mental health support to those working in the music industry across the UK. The weekly online groups, facilitated by experienced clinicians, including Dr. Adam Ficek, Jade Hughes, Dr. Claire Bloxsom, and Sarah Williams, are designed to meet the unique emotional needs of musicians and those working in the music industry.
Scheduled to run from January to May 2026, each group will offer six 90-minute sessions for up to 12 participants, creating safe spaces for connection, reflection, and recovery.
Steph Langan, Founder and CEO of Tonic Music, stated, “These peer groups are invaluable because they offer something the music industry desperately needs – safe, specialist spaces where people can be heard, understood, and supported. In a landscape that’s increasingly isolating – with venue closures, streaming pressures, and the emotional toll of constant change – these sessions are a lifeline.”
The importance of these groups cannot be understated, as music has been shown to have a positive impact on mental well-being. However, the current state of the music ecosystem can have detrimental effects on the mental health of musicians, music industry professionals, and music fans. The challenges are numerous, including the closure of grassroots music venues and festivals, the proliferation of streaming services, global restrictions on touring, and the emergence of AI. These issues not only have a significant economic impact but also a deep emotional effect on those professionally and recreationally engaging in music.
Tonic Music’s research, conducted with over 1,500 of their own program participants, reveals alarming statistics:
– 25% have experienced suicidal thoughts
– 19% had attempted suicide
– 37% have engaged in self-harm
– 85% have experienced anxiety
– 27% have struggled with substance use
– 10% live with a severe and enduring mental health disorder
These Peer Support Groups offer a lifeline – a place to be heard, understood, and supported by others who share similar experiences. To find out more about the programs, visit Tonic Rider – Peer Support Group | Tonic Music for Mental Health. To sign up for a Peer Support Group, visit Registration Form – Tonic Rider.
The upcoming Peer Groups, their dates, times, facilitators, and target participants are as follows:
Group Dates Time Facilitator Target Participants
Neurodiversity 5 Jan – 9 Feb Mon 12:00-1:30pm Dr. Adam Ficek Music professionals diagnosed or being assessed for ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergence
LGBTQIA+ 5 Jan – 9 Feb Mon 12:00-1:30pm Dr. Claire Bloxsom Music professionals who identify as LGBTQIA+
Music Venues 6 Jan – 10 Feb Tue 1:00-2:30pm Dr. Adam Ficek Anyone working at a music venue (e.g. pubs, clubs, theatres)
Open 23 Feb – 30 Mar Mon 12:00-1:30pm Dr. Adam Ficek Anyone working in music, aged 18+, UK-based
Suicide Bereavement 23 Feb – 30 Mar Mon 7:00-8:30pm Jade Hughes Music professionals bereaved by suicide
Open 13 Apr – 18 May Mon 12:00-1:30pm Dr. Adam Ficek Anyone working in music, aged 18+, UK-based
Each participant will also receive a 1-to-1 appointment with a Tonic Music mental health practitioner prior to joining the group.
These groups are vital in providing much-needed support and resources for those in the music industry who may be struggling with their mental health. Tonic Music is committed to creating a safe and understanding space for music professionals to connect and find support during these challenging times.
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