Music Minds Matter receives support and partnership from Skiddle to expand reach and impact

• Ticketing platform Skiddle has partnered with Music Minds Matter to help accelerate the reach of mental health support in music
• Skiddle’s ongoing research has revealed that 80% of people working behind the scenes in live music experience stress, anxiety, and depression
• Through the partnership the two organisations will execute roundtables, workshops, and panel discussions to drive positive change

We’re pleased to share that Music Minds Matter has received support and partnership from Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, to help expand the charity’s reach and provide vital mental health support for those working in music.

Ongoing research from Skiddle has shown that 80% of live music professionals experience stress and anxiety. 

In response, and backed by a financial support, the partnership will see a series of roundtables, workshops and panel discussions taking place throughout 2025, designed to spark important conversations, create space for learning, and support positive mental health practices. 

Through the partnership, Skiddle will also be working with promoters, venues, and other key stakeholders to increase awareness of mental health initiatives and help drive long-term cultural change within the industry.

By working together, Skiddle and Music Minds Matter hope to ensure that everyone — whether they are on the stage, behind the scenes, on the road, in an office or in the studio — has access to the support and resources they need to continue to thrive.

In 2024, Music Minds Matter delivered over 5,000 interventions to over 3,000 individuals, investing over £1m into mental health support for people working in music in the UK. 

However, there is a growing need, and the charity can only meet that need through the invaluable support of partners and funders.

Grace Meadows, Head of Music Minds Matter, said: 

“This partnership greatly contributes to our mission to support the mental health of everyone working in music. 

By joining forces with Skiddle, who are actively championing mental health, we can provide vital support and resources to their network, driving meaningful change and increasing awareness across the music industry. 

Music Minds Matter is only able to reach all those who need it through the generous support of our partners, and we’re delighted to work with Skiddle as we continue our drive to reach everyone who needs us now and in the future.”

Duncan King, Head of Festivals & Partnerships at Skiddle, said: 

“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Music Minds Matter, reinforcing Skiddle’s commitment to positive mental health in the live events industry. 

Working closely with the independent sector, we’ve seen firsthand the pressures faced by promoters and venue operators.”