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

Speakers

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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

  Charité / Coping*Club at Refuge 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: Champion of Mental Health in Hospitality Kris Hall is the founder of The Burnt Chef Project, a not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to addressing the stigma and challenges of mental health within the hospitality …