Stress, irregular working hours, drugs and alcohol are not good for your health. And people who work in nightlife are much more exposed to these risk factors than others. According to a 2021 study, for example, almost 66% of DJs and electronic music artists have suffered from burnout at least once during their career - but it's rarely talked about. It's time to break this taboo! What is the best way to deal with the risks that come with a night-time profession? What structural changes would be necessary to take better account of the mental well-being of employees and artists? And what successful approaches are known, e.g. from other professional environments?

co-curated by Nights

English Health / Harm Reduction

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  Gersin Livia Paya she/her

  Radio FM4 Austria

  Gersin Livia Paya is a Vienna- and Berlin-based journalist, director, and video producer with a strong background in culture, politics, and social issues. Since 2015, she has contributed to ORF’s Radio FM4 and Radio Ö1, covering stories …

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  Carly Heath she/her

  Bristol Nights United Kingdom

  Carly is Bristol’s first Night Time Economy Advisor and chair of Bristol Nights. Carly designs people-centred solutions to support businesses, workers and audiences who enjoy the city from 6pm-6am. Her efforts with Bristol Nights have been …

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  Erich Joseph he/him

  Clubcommission Berlin / Coping*Club at Refugee Worldwide Germany

  Erich Joseph is a Berlin-based cultural manager and musician who has been working with the Clubcommission Berlin for five years. With a background in social pedagogy and mental health prevention, he initiated the “Mental Health in …

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  Kris Hall he/him

  The Burnt Chef Project United Kingdom

  Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, aims to address mental health challenges in the hospitality industry. After spending 14 years in the hospitality sector, Kris experienced the intense pressures of long hours, stress, and a lack …

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  Magdalena Fuernkranz she/her

  mdw – Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien Austria

  Magdalena Fuernkranz is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Senior Scientist at the Department of Popular Music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. As co-leader of the projects “Performing Diversity” and “Female Jazz Musicians in …

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