Attitude is Everything

Join us this September for a talk and Q&A with Isobel Williams, Founder of , an independent music PR company that has launched this year. With Laydown PR, Isobel intends to build an inclusive business creating more opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent artists.

📆 Tuesday 24th September, 4.30 - 6pm

Some topics that will be explored:

-Navigating a career in the music industry with a chronic illness
-How self acceptance can aid your career and help combat imposters syndrome
-Everything you need to know about Laydown PR
-How to promote your music career without a publicist and where to allocate your energy (when you don’t have much energy!)

RSVP with the link provided >>

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"Climate justice isn't justice if it doesn't include everyone."

Suzanne Bull MBE, Founder of Attitude is Everything and the charity’s Environmental Champion, reflects on the challenges and successes of 2023/24’s environmental work.

Check out the first part of the blog here>>

https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/bridging-climate-action-and-disability-inclusion-part-1/?utm_content=sked_66daea59944c47e4a6d1fac2&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

We're excited and honoured to announce that All In have appointed Attitude is Everything to create UK’s first accessibility standards for creativity and culture.

We will be developing a set of sector-wide standards for theatres, galleries & other creative orgs that sign up for the All In scheme.



Arts Council England



https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/all-in-appoints-attitude-is-everything-to-create-uks-first-accessibility-standards-for-creativity-and-culture/?utm_content=sked_66df10ef9150cb37b01894ad&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Are you a disabled music creative? Have you faced barriers in the music industry when it comes to environmentally responsible practices?

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts via our survey by 16th September > https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/no-climate-action-without-us-survey-disabled-music-creatives/

Applications for our creative collective close in 2 days so get your applications in 🚀

Don't miss out on a chance to create a mixtape, while receiving mentoring from established artists - all for free!

Details on how to apply >> https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/ppl-backs-attitude-is-everything-in-launching-creative-collective/

Applications for our Future Leaders programme closes this Sunday 1st September so get your applications in 🚀

Don't miss out on a chance to develop your skills and knowledge if you're someone at the start of their career in the music and events industry.

Details on how to apply>> https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/apply-to-future-leaders-2024-programme/

📢 3 days left to apply ❗

Our Future Leaders programme (Oct 2024 to Sept 2025) will support 12 disabled early-stage music & live events industry professionals.

The free prog will kickstart your career as a confident industry leader of the future.

Apply by Sunday 1st Sept > attitudeiseverything.org.uk/apply-to-future-leaders-2024-programme

Applications for our creative collective close next Monday at midnight ⚠️

Don't miss out on a chance to create music in an affordable and accessible way, with mentoring from an experienced artist.

Find out how to apply here >> https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/ppl-backs-attitude-is-everything-in-launching-creative-collective/

One week until applications close for the Future Leaders Programme! ⏰

This programme is open for anyone who identifies as Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, and is in the early stages of their career within music and live events.

Through the Future Leaders programme, we offer:
-Mentorship opportunities
-Learning how to become specialists in accessibility work
-Practical skills for freelance work, such as invoicing clients or managing self-employment
-Opportunities to learn communication and media skills, and act as ambassadors for Beyond the Music
-Being part of a supportive network of Future Leaders

Don't miss out on this opportunity and check how to apply here>>


https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/apply-to-future-leaders-2024-programme/?utm_content=sked_66b0f65643bc883da78b966a&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=twitter

We're looking for six developing artists who are: deaf, disabled and neurodivergent, within a 10 mile radius of Manchester or Birmingham and over the age of 25 to receive funded mentoring, studio time with a producer, mixing and mastering and an access stipend.

Special thanks to PPL - Phonographic Performance Ltd for supporting this.

Don't miss out on this opportunity, and find out how to apply here>> https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/ppl-backs-attitude-is-everything-in-launching-creative-collective/

We're deeply saddened to hear of Euan MacDonald MBE's passing. Euan's Guide is an incredible resource for disabled people and Euan's legacy cannot be overstated. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. Learn more about Euan's life and work:

Euan MacDonald MBE Euan MacDonald MBE, ground-breaking social philanthropist and entrepreneur 21/08/2024 facebook twitter Email As the driving force behind the idea of Euan's Guide, Euan has been a central part of our journey from an idea to a thriving, independent charity that helps hundreds of thousands of disabled....

Want to learn about inclusive & accessible ?

Our online training will give you the tools you need ⚒️

🗓️ Monday 9th September, 10am - 1pm

⏩ attitudeiseverything.org.uk/industry/training/

Emma has shared their experience on being part of our Future Leaders programme, and how this shaped their career since.

⏰ Applications for our next cohort of Future Leaders are still open until next week on September 1st!

Read more about Emma's experience here >>

https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/future-leader-voices-emma-wiggin/?utm_content=sked_66c4a2b0631a8ebda12a2871&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Attitude is Everything volunteer, Hanna, shares experiences of Mystery Shopping & making a positive change to the music & live events industries for disabled, deaf & neurodivergent people.

Read the blog here > https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/volunteer-voices-hanna/

Are you a disabled music creative? Are you passionate about climate change? Have you faced barriers in the music industry when it comes to environmentally responsible practices?

We wish to hear from you!

Complete our survey by 16th September



https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/no-climate-action-without-us-survey-disabled-music-creatives/?utm_content=sked_66be2e20e81574d2901d9632&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Explore joy through creative practise by producing and releasing a mixtape, showcasing the final mixtape, receiving mentor sessions from established artists and creating an artist diary of your experiences of access barriers.

Apply now to our new creative collective launching at the end of September until January 2025.

More details here>> https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/ppl-backs-attitude-is-everything-in-launching-creative-collective/

We asked Louiza a few questions about their experience being a Future Leader with us, and how this has shaped their career. Our applications for the next Future Leaders programme is still open until September 1st.

"Being involved in Attitude is Everything has been such a huge eye opener to the amazing work going on to improve accessibility in live events, and I have been using everything I have learnt in my own workplace and at events I run."

Check out the full blog here >>

https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/future-leader-voices-louiza-charalambous-2/?utm_content=sked_66b1f59e428ae3941857145f&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Apply to our first creative collective, funded by PPL, to give developing artists over the age of 25 in areas of Manchester and Birmingham a chance to create music with us for free.

Application close at midnight on Monday 2nd September.

Find out more about the project and how to apply >>
https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/ppl-backs-attitude-is-everything-in-launching-creative-collective/

Applications for our next cohort of Future Leaders is open until September 1st! 🚀

Whether you're someone in a paid role looking to develop their skills and understanding in music or live events to push your career forward, or a musician looking to build their skills to earn additional income within the industry, or even take charge of their own music career, the Future Leaders programme could be for you.

Apply to gain the opportunity to potentially access mentorships, enhance important skills in the music industry and becoming a part of a supportive network of Future Leaders.

Find out more about the programme here >>

https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/apply-to-future-leaders-2024-programme/?utm_content=sked_66b0f656565d924e70ae2e05&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

As Artist Engagement Coordinator you'll be:

⚫ Coordinating and developing our Next Stage Live network peer support programme
⚫ Collating opportunities for our Next Stage Network newsletter
⚫ Support the Artist Development Manager at events, meetings and developing website materials
⚫ Assisting with content production to amplify the voices and music of disabled music creators via our comms channels

If this sounds like you, apply now >> https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/job-artist-engagement-coordinator/

Deadline is on Sunday 28th July at 5pm ⏱️

Join our Next Stage initiative as Artist Engagement Coordinator to ensure that artists and music creators who have access requirements can thrive within the music industry.

💸 24,000 pro rate (£14,000 per annum)
⏰ Part-time 21 hours / 3 days a week
🌍 London - hybrid working will be considered. Very occasional potential travel around the UK.

Find out more about the role >>

https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/job-artist-engagement-coordinator/?utm_content=sked_6687d32601f363a6ef58052c&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

PPL has awarded funding to Attitude is Everything to support us in establishing a creative collective.

The creative collective will work with six deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists across Manchester and Birmingham aged over 25 to explore accessibility of the recording and promotion process of releasing new music.

Want to get involved in the September 2025 - January 2025 programme? Register your interest by 20th July > https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/ppl-backs-attitude-is-everything-in-launching-creative-collective/

We want to support LGBTQ+ venues around the country in their journeys to become more accessible.

Are you an LGBTQ+ disabled person? Share your thoughts & experiences of accessing LGBTQ+ venues here > attitudeiseverything.org.uk/lgbtq-disabled-people-we-want-to-hear-from-you

For , we’ll be at Parallel Windsor (Parallel Lifestyle ) on 7th July - the only accessible challenge event in the UK.

Parallel was formed as a reason for substantial change, to remove barriers across society and enable no limits living for everyone.

We’ve still got limited places available for participants interested in taking part in one of the five challenges they have to offer.

For participating, we offer:
•Support during your training
•Care package (includes a thank you card, our merchandise and other gifts)
•Follow up on the impact of the funds you raise

Interested? Get in touch with our Fundraising Coordinator via email - [email protected]

Parallel Windsor 2024, the only accessible challenge event, is coming up on 7th July & we have limited places available!

•Parallel have a range of challenges from 1M to 10K, as well as a super-sensory 1K challenge to support participants to exercise their senses by engaging with sound, taste, touch and smell
• The opportunity to participate virtually
• A festival on-site with a wide selection of activities and entertainment

If this feels like something you'd like to get involved with, drop our Fundraising Coordinator Jess an email - [email protected]

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

In our latest blog, we share how we're connecting with LGBTQ+ disabled people & venues.

We know that disabled LGBTQ+ people can face discrimination & barriers on multiple fronts, so we care passionately about working to combat this.

We'd also love to hear from you! Do you know of any LGBTQ+ events that we should be in touch with? Would you be keen to join an online discussion for LGBTQ+ disabled people to share experiences of seeking access to LGBTQ+ venues & events?

Have a read here > https://attitudeiseverything.org.uk/lgbtq-disabled-people-we-want-to-hear-from-you/

Join our team! Help develop & grow our commercial services, including sector leading training & live events consultancy.

💸 £43k
⏰ 35 hour a week
🌎 London - hybrid working will be considered

Find out more & apply by 5pm, 5th July > attitudeiseverything.org.uk/job-head-of-commercial-services/

Take part in Parallel Windsor 2024 on 7th July and help us to raise funds for our peer support sessions for our Artists and Professionals network!

What you can expect from us:

•Support during your training
• Care package (including merch and other gifts)
• Follow-up on the impact of the funds you raise

If this feels like you, get in touch with our Fundraising Coordinator [email protected]

Join our next talk and Q&A with Jeordie Shenton, Programmes Coordinator at Tonic Music for Mental Health, who campaign for awareness within the music industry.

📆 Wednesday 29th June, 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Topics covered will include:

- Practical ways to build and develop emotional resilience, including techniques around emotional awareness
- Defining resilience and how to build it
- Techniques and skills that can help reduce vulnerability to overwhelming emotions

Attitude Is Everything Presents: Tonic Music Mental Health Talk + Q&A Talk and Q&A with Jeordie Shenton, Programmes Coordinator at Tonic Music, who campaign for mental health within the music industry.

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