Behind the glamour, the arts sector can be tough, demanding and challenging to mental health. We need new protections and rights for performers, writes Luciana Berger, president of the Labour Mental Health Campaign.
Britain is home to world class creative industries and talents. All of our lives are enriched by our culture, from blockbuster films, best-selling video games, independent music, and internationally-renowned museums and art collections, to theatre, opera, ballet, literary festivals and performance poetry. I have long argued for the arts to have the recognition and funding they need, not only because they brighten our lives, but also because they make a tangible contribution to our national economy.
Yet despite the glamour of Glyndebourne or Glastonbury, behind the scenes things can be tough, demanding, and challenging to good mental health.... Keep reading on HuffPost
Britain is home to world class creative industries and talents. All of our lives are enriched by our culture, from blockbuster films, best-selling video games, independent music, and internationally-renowned museums and art collections, to theatre, opera, ballet, literary festivals and performance poetry. I have long argued for the arts to have the recognition and funding they need, not only because they brighten our lives, but also because they make a tangible contribution to our national economy.
Yet despite the glamour of Glyndebourne or Glastonbury, behind the scenes things can be tough, demanding, and challenging to good mental health.... Keep reading on HuffPost