This free resource will help you navigate your arts career, no matter where you’re at
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When was the last time you performed a gig, or taught a student how to play that challenging piece they’re working on? […]
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Daniel Todd: Mental health sounds like…
BY JESSIE WANG, LEAD WRITER (COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL AWARENESS) Sydney musician and charity worker Jessie Wang is a mental health advocate and studies psychology at […]
This new video series confronts “vulnerabilities, insecurities” in the arts industry
BY MIRANDA ILCHEF, LEAD WRITER (NSW) Even before COVID-19 hit the Australian arts industry like a tsunami, there was a well-documented problem with mental ill-health […]
I tested out these 7 new meditations for performance energy
BY MIRANDA ILCHEF Our brains are amazing organs. As performers, we rely on them to train our body, to remember our music, and to give […]
This is why artists need access to free mental health support
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE, OPINIONS EDITOR AND COMPOSER Do it all. Never turn down an opportunity: be sure to say yes to everything that comes your […]
How can you maintain your mental health on tour?
BY JESSIE WANG, LEAD WRITER (COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL AWARENESS) If you’re in the performing arts sector, it’s likely you’ve been on tour or know colleagues […]
VENUES ANNOUNCED: Everything you need to know about our print magazine
*OFFICIAL LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT!* Storytelling. Interviewing. Sharing opinions. Learning. Building friendships. Drinking coffee. These are the things that a print magazine is made of. And after […]
How to stay strong in your arts career
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE It’s okay to have a bad day at work. Perhaps you don’t quite manage to complete the jobs on your to-do […]
No shame in beta-blocker use?
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE I used to start shaking before I went on stage. My palms would sweat and I’d feel sick to my stomach. […]
Arts Wellbeing Collective in August
CutCommon is a member of the Arts Wellbeing Collective, supporting mental and physical health in our industry. AWC: Share your thoughts – Tour Management […]