EVENTS
Social Network
Run by a team of volunteer members, the Network is open to everyone within the profession whether working or retired. The regular get-togethers on Zoom continue to be popular.
RSM x Tonic Music: Group Therapy for music professionals
Mental health support for music professionals provided by Tonic Music and RSM.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Reflux and Persistent Throat Problems
Reflux is a condition some singers have problems with and can have a lasting effect on their voice. Therapist Lucy Swain looks at the symptoms of reflux, common throat problems and evidence-based practical techniques and strategies to help alleviate reflux.
Social Network
Run by a team of volunteer members, the Network is open to everyone within the profession whether working or retired. The regular get-togethers on Zoom continue to be popular.
Celebrating the legacy of John Birch
Join us at St George’s, Hanover Square for a celebration of the legacy of organist John Birch, whose generosity has allowed us to continue supporting church musicians in need.
Members’ catch up
Our bi-monthly Members’ catch up at RSM’s offices at 26 Fitzroy Square, London, will take place on Wednesday 22 October from 5.30pm.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Coping with Stress and Burnout
Although stress and burnout are slightly different, chronic stress can lead to burnout, a feeling of being overwhelmed and exhausted. This webinar, facilitated by a registered person centered, humanistic psychotherapist will look at how musicians can identify burnout and learn tools to help prevent it.
The Really Big Chorus: Messiah from Scratch®
TRBC is the UK’s largest choral society, with Messiah from Scratch® bringing together thousands of singers from around the UK and overseas to perform Handel’s masterpiece at the Royal Albert Hall.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Mindful Movement
Mindful movement for musicians, led by flautist and yoga instructor Veronika Klirova.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Emotional Regulation and Reframing Negative Thoughts
Automatic negative thoughts can become such a habit for musicians, they stop noticing they even have them. This session looks at how to recognise those thoughts and how to challenge them to encourage greater self-compassion, including how to safely and effectively regulate emotions.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Vocal Overload and the Workplace
When a singer finishes a concert or gig, they may find themselves in a room with a lot of background noise, having to raise their voice to be heard. This session will help singers look after their voices to prevent injury and explore what work places can do to help singers avoid vocal overload.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Gut Biome, Nutrition and Mental Health
There is a growing body of research linking the gut microbiome to our mental health. Dietitian for musicians, Sally Freeman, will be joining us to talk about what good nutrition looks like, how musicians can incorporate good nutrition into their busy work schedules and how the microbiome can positively or negatively impact mental health.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Hypermobility and the Voice
While some singers with hypermobility may find that their range is extended, being hypermobile can put singers and voice users at risk of strain, injury and pain. This session will explore how voice users can understand hypermobility and it’s effects on the voice and how to understand when help or guidance should be sought.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Self-esteem, Self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome
From a young age musicians are training to be performers with regular feedback from those closest to them. This can be internalised and can lead to low self-esteem and self-doubting behaviour.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety or stage fright is incredibly common amongst performers. It can differ in intensity depending on many factors. This session will look at the different ways performance anxiety can show up in different people and what the contributing factors might be.
Social Network
Run by a team of volunteer members, the Network is open to everyone within the profession whether working or retired. The regular get-togethers on Zoom continue to be popular.
RSM on the Road: Manchester
We’re heading to Manchester this Summer! Join us for your chance to meet musicians from the Northwest over drinks, and get to know RSM.
TMDTA x RSM Talk Series: Searching for control - the prevalence of eating disorders in musicians
Opera singer, author and mind behind the Instagram account @brutalrecovery, Lauren McQuistin joins Hattie and Becca to explore her own relationship to food and addiction. Taking us through her experiences with body image on stage, we explore how and why the classical music industry can become a melting pot for disorder.
Jacqueline du Pré Charity Concert
The highlight of RSM’s event calendar each year, join us for the 2025 Jacqueline du Pré Annual Charity Concert featuring Adrian Brendel, cello, and Imogen Cooper, piano.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Healthy Teachers webinar
Join Dr Naomi Norton, lecturer in Music Education at the University of York; Dr Sarah Upjohn, physiotherapist and BAPAM clinician; and Professor Derek Aviss OBE, Emeritus Professor of Education at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, as they discuss the key role played by teachers in mastering technique and offer useful tips that you can put into practice in your teaching.
TMDTA x RSM Talk Series: Gender and classical music - beyond the 'woman' conversation
It's undeniable that the past five years have changed the game when it comes to the conversation around gender and women's music. More music by women is being recorded and programmed, but fear is still afoot. And anyway, should we strive for gender equality in our programming? Is that realistic or even helpful?
Music Support and RSM Present: Understanding Addiction and Embracing Recovery - The Classical Edition
Music Support, the charity that helps anyone who works in the UK Music Industry experiencing challenges with substance use, addiction and/or mental health, is currently supporting the highest number of beneficiaries since we established, with a 51% increase in demand to our Helpline in the last year alone. We are proud to partner with The Royal Society of Musicians, the charity that supports music professionals unable to work due to physical or mental ill-health, to invite you to this special session on understanding addiction and embracing recovery.
Annual General Meeting
Join us at the Royal Over-Seas League on 15 December to hear more about RSM's performance over the last year and plans for 2025, and have your say on the future of the Society.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Healthy Drummers and Percussionists webinar
Join Mark Philips and Martin Ranscombe as they explain the common injuries faced by drummers and percussionists, the best techniques for prevention and the routes to recovery.
TMDTA x RSM Talk Series: Authenticity in the industry
Classical music is often seen as a middle-class, white and privileged profession by its onlookers, but many of the new generation of musicians are challenging this perception. In this talk, we speak with bassoonist and broadcaster Linton Stephens about exploring his identity within classical music as a Black musician, as well as choosing to express your identity fully as a creative with a public platform.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Healthy Woodwind Players webinar
Join Michael Mehta as he explains the common injuries faced by woodwind players, the best techniques for prevention and the routes to recovery.
RSM on the Road: Belfast
We’re heading to Belfast this Summer! Join us at the Grand Opera House for your chance to meet the great and the good of the Irish music scene over drinks, and get to know RSM.
RSM and BAPAM Present: Healthy Cross Body Strings webinar
Join Drusilla Redman as she explains the common injuries faced by cross body strings players, the best techniques for prevention and the routes to recovery.