This Resource pack is here to support managers and others involved in the music industry in developing their sustainability. Sustainability impacts every aspect of our work, from environmental, to financial to diversity and inclusion. To foster sustainable practices it is important to examine all areas. At EMMA we hope this guide can support you in navigating your way towards making meaningful change and achieving longevity in your careers.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Guides and resources focused on providing practical support for mental health and well-being of managers, including an examination of the the impacts of neurodiversity and racism in the music industry.
- RESILIENCE ON THE ROAD TOOLKIT
By Musicares - CREATIVE DIFFERENCES
By Universal Music - HOW RACISM EFFECTS MENTAL HEALTH
By Black Lives in Music - MASTERCLASS: MENTAL HEALTH FOR ARTIST MANAGERS
By EMMA - HEALTHY TOURING CHECKLIST AND RIDER
By BAPAM - MENTAL HEALTH IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY
By Mind
FURTHER ORGANISATIONS
- Music Industry Therapist Collective
A collective of specialist music industry therapists. - This Touring Life
Supporting mental health and well-being in touring. - Music Support
UK charity for people who work in music and live events. - Backline
Connecting the industry with a trusted network of mental health and wellness providers. - Music Minds Matter
A 24-hour helpline for those in the music industry. - Mental Health Europe
Equal rights. Better mental health. For all.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Without a sustainable environment it’s impossible to have sustainable careers. These resources explore how managers and artists can be more environmentally conscious.
- EMERGENCY CLIMATE PACK
By Music Declares Emergency - SOUND COUNTRY
By Green Music Australia - GREEN RIDERS & ARTIST HOSPITALITY
By LiveDMA - CREATIVE CLIMATE TOOLS
By Julie’s Bicycle - SUSTAINABILITY TOOLKIT: NO CLIMATE ACTION WITHOUT US
By A Greener Future - THE GREEN TOURING TOOLKIT
By Arts on Tour - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND MOBILITY IN THE ARTS
By On the Move x Points of Entry
FURTHER ORGANISATIONS
- Julie’s Bicycle
Mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis. - A Greener Future
Sustainability and event management. - Music Declares Emergency
Using power of music to promote the cultural change needed to create a better future. - Green Music
Harnessing the cultural power of our influential music scene to create a greener, safer future. - Better Live
A sustainable circulation of musicians in Europe. - Bye Bye Plastic Foundation
Removing single-use plastics in the music industry.
CAREER SUSTAINABILITY
These resources are designed to help managers develop their careers, enabling them to create more sustainable income streams and diverse skillsets.
- SAMPLE CONTRACTS
By Music Austria - MASTERCLASS: UNLOCKING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
By EMMA - MUSIC MOBILITY FUNDING GUIDE – FOCUS ON EUROPE
By On the Move - HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF A MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
By Tamara Gal-On for Keychange - MARKET PROFILES
By EMEE - STANDARD CONTRACTS
By The Musicians’ Union - SANDBOX TOOLS
By Music Ally - A FINANCIAL GUIDE
By This Tour Life - COMPLETE GUIDE TO NEGOTIATING CONTRACTS
By Baird Artists Mangement - MANAGEMENT DEALS GUIDE
By MMF UK
FURTHER RESOURCE CENTRES
- MMF UK Resource Centre
Written guides, books and much more. - The Artist Management Toolkit by Smartest U
A collection of artist management resources available for purchase. - The Jaguar Foundation
Focused on equality and diversity, the resources include inclusion riders and more. - Recommended Resources by Audition Playbook
Apps, articles and resources with a focus on mental health, wellness and goal setting. - Yourope – Diversity & Inclusion Toolset
- A collection of resources for diversity and inclusion.
- LiveDMA Resource Platform
Resources focused on live music from LiveDMA. - GoClip
Resources to help you get credited and paid for your music.