Touring and Mental Health:
The Music Industry Manual
The definitive guide
to life on the road.
Named a "Book of the year, 2023" by Rough Trade, Touring and Mental Health: the Music Industry Manual is the first comprehensive guide designed to help artists and crew navigate the complex psychological and physical rigours of the touring cycle. As the live music industry becomes increasingly demanding, this 600-page manual serves as an essential roadmap for maintaining wellbeing amidst the unique pressures of a career on the move.
Edited by Tamsin Embleton and featuring contributions from over 80 industry experts, medical professionals, and legendary artists, the book bridges the gap between clinical depth and real-world touring experience. It provides specialised support on everything from performance anxiety and group dynamics to addiction recovery and post-tour reintegration. Whether you are an artist, a roadie, a manager, or a label executive, this manual is a vital resource for fostering a more sustainable and healthy global touring culture.
Buy the edition that fits your life.
Listen on the go with the new audiobook edition.
Narrated by Laura Howard, the audiobook is the most immersive way to access this clinical guidance while on the road. It features exclusive audio from original interviews with Nile Rodgers, Philip Selway (Radiohead), and Katie Melua, alongside guided meditations and a special epigraph by Nick Cave.
Practical guidance on your bookshelf or device.
A comprehensive 600-page reference tool, the print edition is an essential addition to any tour bus, green room or music college library. It provides robust clinical advice on everything from group dynamics to hearing health, and is available in high-quality paperback and digital formats via all major retailers.