Hong Kong’s M+ museum is offering 10,000 free tickets to students for its Yayoi Kusama exhibition to help boost mental health. The scheme is aiming to help students talk about their mental health by viewing the works of artist Yayoi Kusama, who has expressed her own challenges through art. Keri Ryan, lead curator for learning …
Sam Fender cancels performances to focus on mental health
Sam Fender has cancelled a number of upcoming shows in order to concentrate on his mental health. The British artist has cancelled his three remaining headline shows in the US, shows with Florence and the Machine and a performance at Life is Beautiful festival. His rescheduled appearances at UK record stores will also be affected. …
Independent Venue Community initiative launches
A new initiative to promote venues across the country to those that wouldn’t normally attend gigs or events has launched today (Tuesday). Independent Venue Community (IVC) has been developed by the founders of Independent Venue Week (IVW) and will urge smaller locations across the UK to commit to a range of community programming. There will …
Power of Music report showcases importance of music for health
A report from Music for Dementia and UK Music has outlined how music can improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, including those that are dealing with illnesses like dementia, depression and other conditions. The Power of Music report has been launched today (Wednesday) and has been designed to showcase to the UK Government, businesses and …