What would an ideal performance environment look like? Is such a thing even possible when we work in such widely different spaces? How do our environments affect our health, our creativity, our social relationships? What can healthcare professionals, technicians, artists, support organisationsand communities do to both support performing arts wellbeing and facilitate excellence in artistic practice?
ܰPerformance EnvironmentDay explores these topics, from a healthcare perspective and including the experiences of other professionals including artists, technicians, educators and people working in arts support roles, some with additional needs due to illness, injury, difference or disability
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The event takes place aton November 17, 9.30 – 17.00.
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Presentations and Discussion
The Performance Environment: Challenges in the Performing Arts Industry
, Specialist Performing Arts and Sport Physiotherapist
Saving Your Ears for the Music!
Ի, Clinical Audiologists and Hearing Therapists
Preparing for Challenging Performance Careers
Arran Peck, Athletic Development and Conditioning Coach,
Cognitive Function of Adult Amateur Pianists
Dr Marie McKavanagh, GP,Shipley Rudge Award Winner
Anxiety and Psychological Support for Theatre Productions and Artists
, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Panel Discussion/Q&A
Do our performance environments facilitate or obstruct artistic practice? How can the ways in which we design, manage, use and share space be a positive factor in healthy practice? Collective support in creative communities, accessibility and participation.
, Musician/Producer
Robin Townley, CEO
Lisa Tregale, Head of, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Siân Willett, Co-creator of
Dan Hayhurst, BAPAM Information Coordinator (Chair)