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We invite the community to join us in sharing their stories about mental health in the music industry. Mental health looks different for everyone, and care plans are not one-size-fits-all. Let’s all do our part in championing the conversation by normalizing it, and promoting the prioritization of mental health in our shared work place.
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Real Talk w/ Backline: Dave Johnston
For this Real Talk w/ Backline, we speak with musician Dave Johnston of Yonder Mountain String Band about adjusting back to family life after tour, how his therapist helps him handle the unique struggles of the industry, and why he's grateful Backline exists. Watch...
Backline’s Ultimate Tour Packing List
Taking the time to plan your packing list for tour can reduce stress and save a lot of time while traveling. It will also ensure that you have all of the essentials to care for yourself, your bandmates, and crew throughout the tour. Below is our Ultimate Tour Packing...
Touring Notebook
A Digital Resource Guide for Navigating Communication & Relationships Before, During, and After Tour. The Backline Touring Notebook was created to support individuals who work in the touring music industry, their family members, and partners. We have created two...
The Neal Casal Clinical Fellowship at Backline
Backline and the Neal Casal Music Foundation are thrilled to announce the second annual Neal Casal Clinical Fellow! L'Oréal McCollum is a clinical social worker, sexuality educator, psychotherapist, and DJ, based in Philadelphia. L'Oréal will be working directly with...
Backline x The SONA Foundation Fireside Chat: Mental Health for Songwriters
Backline and The SONA Foundation have teamed up to present a very special fireside chat for Mental Health for Songwriters. Join us as we speak with Associate Psychotherapist and Coach Amanda Wheeler and Backline Community Manager Terra Lopez all about therapy,...
Emotional Wellness Checklist
We often talk about mental and physical wellness but what about our emotional wellness? Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life's stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. It's an awareness, understanding and acceptance of our feelings,...
Backline x Master Tour/Eventric Announce Partnership
Backline and Eventric/Master Tour announce their partnership with the Mental Health Button in the Master Tour Mobile App! This new feature will direct users toward mental health resources immediately. These resources include The Crisis Text Line, The National Suicide...
Backline x The SONA Foundation Fireside Chat: Mental Health for Songwriters
Backline and The SONA Foundation have teamed up to present a very special fireside chat for Mental Health for Songwriters. Join us as we speak to Singer/Songwriter Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo), Backline's Clinical Director Ari Jacobson, The SONA Foundation's Arielle...
Health & Wellness Workshop – 12/19/23
Health & Wellness Workshop - Resolutions and Taking Care of Self During the Holidays A very special Health & Wellness Workshop on 12/19/21 at 1PM PT / 4PM ET on Zoom. Backline and Love4Live present a very special holiday workshop this season!...