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Episode Synopsis
Friday 30th June 2023Backstage with BackupE2: The Wellbeing Hub at Backup’s Kart-Fest – The Village FeteGuests: Backup’s Jessica Allan, Laura Newton, Development and Operations for MITC, and Music Support’s Chief Executive, Eric Mtungwazi.Host: Sarah James runs PR agency Gasoline Media and is proud to be able to help spread the word about the great work Backup does, taking care of their Press & PR.In this conversation: Jess, Laura, Eric and Sarah discuss Kart-Fest – The Village Fete, Backup’s biggest fund raising event of the year, and it’s new Wellbeing Hub. They talk about why this new initiative is so important in helping to raise mental health awareness in the entertainment technology industry, why it’s so vital to change attitudes towards mental health in general, the importance of having more trained Mental Health Health First Aiders in the industry, what each organisation does on a day-to-day basis, and what will be on offer on the day.Episode key topics + chapter markers :1:34 – Jess explains what the Wellbeing Hub is all about and why it’s so important5:34 – Laura talks about what MITC is, what it does and why it was set up6:19 – Jess explains why Backup works with MITC 7:54 – Laura tells us what MITC will be offering during Kart-Fest10:39 – Eric explains Music Support’s role in the industry14:24 – Jess emphasises the importance of Music Support and Backup’s role in training Mental Health First Aiders 16:33 – Eric tells us about what’s on offer from Music Support during Kart-Fest17.29 – Jess talks about the sessions available and new initiatives that are being announced on the dayUseful resources and links related to this episode :Backup's AJ Bursary for FREE MHFAider training via Music Support Music Support for MHFAider training, Addiction & Recovery Awareness Workshop Music Industry Therapist Collective for industry therapists and to purchase your copy of their Touring and Mental Health Manual Kart-Fest 2023 - Purchase your day pass tickets andSupport the showBackup Tech - The UK’s Registered Technical Entertainment Charity That Provides Financial & Wellbeing Support To Technical Industry Professionals. “We help people get back on their feet”How Backup Tech can help :Are you or a family member seriously ill or suffering from an accident and needing support?Are you struggling with Mental Health and need to speak to someone?Is there someone you know who needs help with any of the above?If so, visit our 'How We Help' page for details on our support, or call our 24hr Helpline 0800 464 7068 Did you find this episode useful?Our many successes are only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Please help us by supporting us Website: https://www.backuptech.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backuptechuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/backup-tech-charity/
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