Hollywood and Mind to Host Grammy Week Spotlight on Mental Health in the Music Industry
On Tuesday, January 30th Hollywood & Mind will host an event spotlighting mental health in the music industry. Musicians, from rising artists to those who are well-established, are experiencing greater instance of mental health struggles compared with the general population. Timed to coincide with Grammy Week, this series of conversations with industry thought leaders, artists and mental health experts will delve into the pressures surrounding career sustainability, touring, social media, creativity and other factors that continue to take a toll on the well-being of artists and music industry professionals.
Speakers for “Minds Matter: Spotlight on Shaping a Healthier Music Industry”:
Joey Bada$$ - Rapper, actor (Starz’s “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) and activist
Em Beihold - Singer/songwriter
Ryan Dusick - Founding member of Maroon 5
Leslie Fram - SVP, music strategy, CMT
Marshai Iverson - Managing director, mental health and addiction recovery services, MusiCares
Lucas Keller – Founder and president, Milk & Honey Music + Sports
Alison Malmon - Founder and executive director, Active Minds
Matt Pinfield – Radio and TV host, author and music historian
Mary Rahmani - Founder, Moon Projects, a joint venture label with Republic Records
Jaclyn Ranere – CMO, Sofar Sounds
Kakul Srivastava - CEO, Splice
Yuli - Artist, Multi-instrumentalist, Producer
Active Minds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing resources for mental health support, music creation platform Splice and global music community Sofar Sounds are event sponsors.
About Hollywood & Mind
Hollywood & Mind is positioned uniquely at the intersection of the entertainment industry and the brain health sector and leverages the power of executives and talent across music, film, TV, digital, sports and brand to destigmatize mental health, elevate wellness and save lives. Founded by veteran journalist Cathy Applefeld Olson, Hollywood & Mind fosters community and incubates resources to serve both the popular culture that emanates from Hollywood and the wellbeing of those working across the industry.
About Active Minds
Active Minds is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing resources for mental health support, with an emphasis on mobilizing youth and young adults. With a mission to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations, Active Minds is a pivotal force in fostering a supportive mental health community.
About Splice
Splice helps music creators bring their ideas to life. A subscription to Splice’s vast industry-leading sounds catalog includes high-quality licensed samples paired with powerful AI, to accelerate deep sound discovery and inspiration. The company also provides affordable access to plugins and DAWs through a rent-to-own Gear marketplace. The New York based startup (co-founded by Steve Martocci and Matt Aimonetti) closed a Series D round in November 2020, is led by CEO, Kakul Srivastava.
About Sofar Sounds
Sofar Sounds is a global music community that connects artists and audiences through live music. We bring people together to create space where music matters in 400 cities around the world.