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“TMDTA podcast has become a place for so many unsaid subjects to finally be aired. The bravery and commitment of Hattie and Becca to bring to the surface difficult conversations in a supportive and gentle way is to be highly commended.” Rakhi Singh

“Through Thing Musicians Don’t Talk About, Hattie and Becca have shone lights, given hope and started new and important conversations. Their work and dedication to this cause is so impressive and their reach is rightly spreading throughout institutions, broadcasters and other platforms in our industry.” Anne Denholm-Blair

Our lives as musicians can feel lonely

We are part of a wonderful profession of innovation and change, alongside tradition. We bring creativity and joy to the lives of many people, but often our own lives feel hidden. Issues we may be facing with motivation, money, mental health and injury are too often kept inside. We are scared of what might happen if we share our struggles as well as our music.

Things Musicians Don’t Talk About tells musicians’ stories. Our community aims to create a safe space to open up discussion and share our experiences in order to raise awareness for the real issues we face.

Nothing is off limits, we will talk about anything we need to. This will always be the main aim, regardless of how uncomfortable or stigmatised the issue is.

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107. Thangam Debbonaire & Eleanor Turner: The Political Musician | Live at RSM Things Musicians Don't Talk About

What role do musicians play in the political landscape? And how safe do they feel about speaking out without damaging their career prospects? In this episode, live from the Royal Society of Musicians, Hattie and Rebecca are joined by cellist and former Labour MP Thangam Debbonaire and harpist and activist Eleanor Turner. They explore the barriers musicians face to championing their political causes as we become increasingly aware of war, genocide, and climate change. ————————————————————-Thank you to the Royal Society of Musicians for its ongoing support. Become a member and donate today: https://www.rsmgb.org/Explore the UK Opera Association: https://www.ukoa.net/Explore Eleanor Turner's work: https://www.eleanorturner.biz/————————————————————-Support TMDTADonate to our ongoing costs: https://www.gofundme.com/f/v9jgf-things-musicians-dont-talk-aboutWant to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon from £1 a month: https://www.patreon.com/tmdta————————————————————-Edited by Oscar Gormley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  1. 107. Thangam Debbonaire & Eleanor Turner: The Political Musician | Live at RSM
  2. 106. Lizzie Ball: Classical Music for Contemporary Society
  3. 105. Dr Anna Bull: class and classical music
  4. 104. The Break Down: Depression, donors and misogyny
  5. 103. The Break Down: Saudi Arabia, Hopelessness & Activism