Cooler Clinics January: Mental Health Resources for Musicians

Each month, Improvised Music Company hosts Cooler Clinics - free CPD events and 1:1 consults. These sessions are an opportunity for jazz and improvising musicians to soundboard, discuss, strategise, and get guidance and feedback from the IMC team.

This month's clinic is in collaboration with First Fortnight and Minding Creative Minds, to focus on mental health resources for musicians with outlines of resources available, practical paths and supports, and space for discussion around the challenges of working in the industry.

The clinic will feature a talk from Ann Marie Shields of Minding Creative Minds. Ann Marie is a well known figure in the Irish music industry and a Director of Minding Creative Minds. She has worked in the music industry in London, New York and all over Ireland, as an artist manager, tour manager, founder of a label and much more. Ann Marie is Head of Careers, Events and Industry at BIMM, and also currently runs AMS records and manages band Vernon Jane. As a career advisor she has been involved in many musician’s journeys, and was involved with Minding Creative Minds from its earliest days.

Before the talk, there will be a limited number of 1:1 consultation slots to discuss mental health resources or any other career concerns with a member of the IMC team. Some areas often covered include funding applications, release planning, PR planning, social media, etc.

Attendance is free, but registration is necessary. Please book in below for the talk and/or 1:1 consultations.

We love meeting you and hearing all about you and your music.

What to Expect: Whether you have an established career or are just starting your journey, our Cooler Clinics are here to address your concerns and propel your career forward. Come with any question or discussion topic you like, whether digging into details of a funding application or bouncing ideas for a new project.

Registration: Sign up for the talk and/or for a 1:1 consultation

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Venue Information - The Complex

The Complex is run by creative artists. It is the new Northside arts centre. Since February 2009 it has staged a rich programme of artistic and cultural productions, exhibitions and events in the Dublin 7 area. From our original home in Smithfield Square to Benburb Street, our new permanent premises is located at Little Green Street, next to the old Fruit and Vegetable Market.

The new arts centre features nine artist’s studios as well as two performance areas, rehearsal and exhibition space.