Superstruct Partners with OpenUp to Offer Artist Wellbeing Support at Festivals

Through a partnership with OpenUp, Superstruct Entertainment will offer free, confidential access to psychologists and wellbeing experts for artists performing at its festivals this summer.

The announcement follows the 2023 Musicians’ Census published by Help Musicians and the Musicians’ Union in the UK, which found that almost a third (30%) of professional musicians reported poor mental wellbeing.

“The initiative will give artists direct access to certified psychologists and lifestyle experts through OpenUp’s confidential digital platform, offering support for issues ranging from performance anxiety, burnout and the wider pressures that can come with performing professionally,” the press announcement states.

Superstruct has an existing relationship with OpenUp, which already provides wellbeing support to employees across the business. This program will now be offered to artists through an initial pilot this summer.

Comments:

Alex Mahon, CEO at Superstruct Entertainment, “Festivals are ultimately about people. They create connection, community and shared experiences that matter enormously to audiences, and none of that happens without artists. We recognise that wellbeing matters both on and off stage, which is why we are extending our partnership with OpenUp to support not just our teams, but also the artists who bring our festivals to life. Through this pilot, artists performing at our events will have direct, confidential access to professional support, whether they are dealing with performance pressure, exhaustion or the wider demands of life on the road. There is still much more the industry can do in this area, but we hope this is a positive step towards making support easier to access for the people at the heart of live entertainment.”

Amanda Singer, Artist Booking Coordinator at Superstruct Entertainment, “Behind any performance, there could be an artist navigating real pressures away from the spotlight. Too often, the culture of this industry has meant pushing through in silence, and that can take a toll on the artists who turn a lineup into something audiences remember. Superstruct’s new partnership with OpenUp puts meaningful support in place for artists playing our events this summer.”

Talissa Buhl, Artist Booking Coordination and Insights Manager at Superstruct Entertainment, “Supporting artists must extend beyond the stage and we hope this pilot is a positive step in that direction. The show must go on, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of an artist’s wellbeing.”

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_Originally reported by [Pollstar](https://news.pollstar.com/2026/06/15/superstruct-brings-wellbeing-support-to-artists-across-its-festivals/)._