Video Length: Where possible, please keep videos to 1-minute (Videos can be longer but may be edited to fit the timestamp)
Intro: Introduce yourself by stating your name and what your role is in the music industry.
Outro: “Endtheburnout”
For Musicians:
Navigating Mental Health Challenges:
Can you describe a specific instance or period where you faced mental health challenges as a musician within the industry or social burnout? How did you cope with it, and what support or coping mechanisms did you find helpful during that time? Additionally, how do you see the voluntary code of conduct as a possible starting point for the music industry to formulate a mental health strategy?
[If you feel uncomfortable sharing a personal story, could you please share in one sentence why this initiative is important to you / for the music industry now?’.]
Personal Impact:
How has mental health affected your creativity, music performance, and quality of life? Moreover, how do you believe implementing a voluntary code of conduct for mental health support would impact musicians and their creative endeavours in the music industry?
Support Systems and Suggestions:
What support systems or strategies have you found effective in managing and improving your mental health as a musician? What recommendations or initiatives do you have to encourage a more supportive mental health environment within the music industry?
Advocating for Change:
If you had the opportunity to influence change regarding mental health in the music industry, leveraging the voluntary code of conduct, what specific actions or policies would you advocate for, and how do you envision these changes positively impacting the mental well-being of fellow musicians and industry professionals?
For Production Crew:
Navigating Mental Health Challenges:
Can you describe a specific instance or period where you witnessed or experienced mental health challenges within the production crew environment? How did you or others cope with it, and what support or coping mechanisms were found helpful during that time? Also, how can the voluntary code of conduct serve as a foundation for addressing mental health challenges in the production setting?
Personal Impact:
Given the demanding nature of production work, how do you personally cope with work-related stress and its potential impact on mental health? Are there techniques or practices you find effective in managing stress while maintaining high-quality production standards?
Improving Mental Health Support:
What support systems or strategies do you believe can be effective in managing and improving the mental health of production crew members? What recommendations or initiatives would you propose to encourage a more supportive mental health environment within the production setting?
Advocating for Change:
If you had the opportunity to influence change regarding mental health in the music industry, specifically addressing the needs of the production crew through the voluntary code of conduct, what specific actions or policies would you advocate for, and how do you envision these changes positively impacting the mental well-being of fellow crew and industry professionals? Why is this initiative important for the music industry now?
For Management, Agents, Record Labels & Music & Meda Platforms;
Leadership and Mental Health Advocacy:
As a professional within the music industry, how do you prioritize mental health support for artists and the wider team? Can you share instances where your leadership positively impacted mental well-being and productivity within your team? Furthermore, how do you view the voluntary code of conduct as a catalyst for promoting mental health advocacy within the industry?
Implementing Mental Health Policies:
What specific policies or initiatives do you believe are essential for management to implement to address mental health concerns effectively within the music industry? How can teams lead by example in supporting mental well-being?
Creating a Safe Environment:
How can management ensure that artists and crew feel safe and supported in discussing their mental health concerns openly? What steps can be taken to create a non-judgmental and empathetic environment for mental health discussions and initiatives?
Commitment to #endtheburnout Initiative:
How do you envision your role and the role of your organization in supporting the #endtheburnout campaign and the voluntary code of conduct for mental health support? What actions or commitments are you willing to undertake to advance the cause of mental health awareness and well-being in the music industry? Why is this initiative important to you and for the music industry now? #endtheburnout