BIMM Music Institute becomes a Music Minds Matter ally

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve become a Music Minds Matter ally. Music Minds Matter is a charity dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for all those working in music.

A life in music can be immensely fulfilling and exciting and bring real highs, but the lows can create a range of stresses that can negatively impact a person’s mental health and wellbeing. This is why BIMM has become a Music Minds Matter ally. We will be working closely with the charity to ensure our students are well-equipped to manage their mental health and wellbeing during their studies and beyond.

The professionals at Music Minds Matter understand the unique pressures that a life in music can create. They prioritise positive mental wellbeing in the music industry, providing everyone working within it—now including our students—with the tools, knowledge and understanding needed to navigate the industry while supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Music Minds Matter hosts a series of free, online self-care sessions that provide industry professionals with techniques and strategies to work through challenging times. There are also peer support groups, which give music professionals the chance to listen and be listened to in a safe space of peers from the music industry, facilitated by an accredited counsellor.

“We are delighted that BIMM has become a Music Minds Matter ally. Helping aspiring musicians navigate their way through the industry with mental health and wellbeing support and education is crucial in creating a different culture around mental health in music. We are particularly delighted to be working with students spanning the full spectrum of the music industry, as Music Minds Matter is here for everyone working in music. We look forward to supporting the talent of tomorrow through the allyship between BIMM and Music Minds Matter.”

Grace Meadows, Head of Music Minds Matter

“We know that students face many challenges, and mental health is one of their biggest concerns – it is for this reason that BIMM University puts wellbeing and student support at the very heart of its culture. This new, exciting relationship with Music Minds Matter is a fantastic opportunity to increase awareness of mental health issues whilst further enhancing our support for students. The collaboration will equip students with the necessary tools and knowledge to handle the unique pressures of a career in music, and to thrive academically, professionally and personally. Together, we are committed to supporting our students on their journey towards positive mental wellness, and we’ll do so by providing access to resources, support systems, information, advice, guidance and valuable insights tailored to their needs. BIMM’s alliance with Music Minds Matter underscores our dedication to fostering a culture of mental wellbeing within our university and the wider music community.”

Mark Lewis, Head of Student Wellbeing

Alongside Music Minds Matter, we will offer workshops and sessions for both students and staff, engage in a range of awareness-raising collaborations, and develop resources specifically for BIMM students. How Music Minds Matter benefits our students:

• Access to resources and support systems enabling them to speak up for themselves and others.
• The opportunity to take positive steps towards mental wellness with tailored assistance and guidance.
• Invites to music-infused sessions and digital resources designed to promote wellbeing.
• The chance to attend self-care sessions and talks tailored to student needs, which offer valuable insights on looking after your mental health.
• Support through Music Minds Matter’s free, confidential helpline available 24/7, with access to accredited counsellors.

For any questions relating to student wellbeing, or if you’d like more information on how to apply to a course at BIMM Music Institute, please contact our Enquiries Team on 01273 840 346 or email [email protected].