BEYOND THE STAGE: NEW PULSE REPORT REVEALS MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AMONG CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKERS

Maryse Bouchard | annexe
Aug 14
2 min read

BEYOND THE STAGE: NEW PULSE REPORT REVEALS MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AMONG CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKER

Montreal, QC, August 14th, 2025 – Revelios releases the Soundcheck Survey Pulse Report – Summer 2025, a follow-up to its groundbreaking spring study on mental health in the Canadian music industry. This edition spotlights the experiences of non-artist professionals : employees, managers, producers, crew, educators, venue staff, and others, revealing a crisis that extends far beyond performers.

Key findings from over 450 respondents paint a stark picture:

85% have experienced mental health challenges
42% have felt that their life was not worth living
84% say that their current working environment does not support their mental health
38% of respondents are getting the rest they need to perform their best
69% report stigma as an issue when reaching out for mental health support
95% believe the industry could do more to address current mental health challenges

The report challenges the misconception that mental health struggles are primarily an “artist issue,” and underscores the systemic nature of the crisis across the entire music ecosystem. Issues such as financial instability, toxic workplace culture, discrimination, irregular schedules, and lack of support are affecting the mental well-being of those behind the scenes.

As the industry evolves, this data calls for urgent, collaborative action to build a healthier and more sustainable work culture for everyone in the music industry, including those who are not exclusively artists.

The survey will continue collecting responses until September 30, 2025, with a comprehensive final report and set of recommendations expected in early 2026.

Next Steps:

Music industry workers are encouraged to participate in the confidential, anonymous survey at www.revelios.com/soundcheck and to share these early findings to amplify awareness and drive change.

About Revelios [Mental Health Works]

Revelios is a boutique consultancy helping forward-thinking leaders create psychologically safe work environments where employees are motivated to perform and contribute. Although Revelios has decades of cross-sector experience, it currently specializes in the music industry.

About Catherine Harrison

Catherine Harrison, M.Psych., is a Canadian musician, mental health at work consultant, leadership expert, author, certified professional coach, scholar and advocate for inclusive and equitable well-being. Catherine aims to improve our collective mental health literacy and social fitness through education, reducing stigma, and facilitating open, courageous conversations. She is currently leading the first-ever Canadian national study (Soundcheck) to quantify and more fully understand the unique mental health challenges faced by all members of the industry. Catherine is a trusted advisor to several national and international non-profit music organizations and is president of Revelios [Mental Health Works], helping cross-sector organizations create, integrate, measure and sustain meaningful human-centred leadership strategies, including how to balance performance management with psychological safety.

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