Backstage With Backup Podcast Episode 6: Recovery Is Not A Bad Word

The latest episode in our series, has host Sarah James in conversation with audio engineer and industry journalist Erica Basniki, on her personal experience of alcohol addiction and recovery, her ongoing journey with mental health issues, and her desire to help normalise these by promoting industry-wide discussion. 

So grab a yourself a cuppa a listen to Erica’s open and honest journey here https://podcast.backuptech.uk

If you are looking for specific industry help and support with regards to Addiction and Recovery we recommend checking out our Resources Page here for links to Music Support, Roadies In Recovery and Music Industry Therapist Collective, who all provide industry related support in the area of Addiction and Recovery.

Backup provides financial aid for industry personnel, which includes Medical and Wellbeing related support and covers Mental Health and Addiction and Recovery counselling. As part of this we will signpost to professional help, both industry (Music Support, Roadies In Recovery and MITC amongst others) and non industry, subject to an individual’s requirements.

Backup also works on promoting awareness and removing the stigma in our industry of both Mental Health and Addiction and Recovery, by providing financial aid to help freelancers access free training on these topic in conjunction with our fellow industry charity Music Support.

You can find out more about Backup’s financial aid here

For information on our AJ Bursary for free Mental Health First Aider training click and also the financial support we provide for the industry Addiction and Recovery Awareness Workshop (both courses delivered by Music Support) please click here