Tamsin Embleton will be signing copies of her new book, 'Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual' at the SXSW bookstore on Tuesday 14th March at 10am.

This book is the first of its kind: a seminal reference manual specifically designed to support health and wellbeing on the road. Published by Omnibus Press on 23rd March, Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual will help musicians, crew and live music professionals to identify and cope with the myriad physical and psychological difficulties that can occur on the road or as a result of touring.

Covering topics including: emotional intelligence, depression, trauma, crisis management, anger, conflict, stress, addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, group dynamics, mindset, exercise, physical health, optimal performance, diversity and inclusion, romantic relationships, nutrition, sleep science, breathwork, meditation, mental capacity, psychological safety and post-tour recovery, Touring and Mental Health – The Music Industry Manual is written by health and performing arts medicine professionals to provide robust clinical advice, cutting edge research, medical advice and practical coping strategies.

Each chapter is underpinned with personal recollections from artists and professionals including Nile Rodgers, Justin Hawkins, Philip Selway, Charles Thompson, Katie Melua, Kieran Hebden, Jake Berry, Tina Farris, Taylor Hanson, Trevor Williams, Lauren Mayberry, Pharoahe Monch, Jim Digby, Neil Barnes, Stephanie Phillips, Will Young, Erol Alkan, Angie Warner, Suzi Green, Debbie Taylor and Dale ‘Opie’ Skjerseth, among others.

‘I wish this book had been around when I first started touring. It should be the first thing we all pack when we head out on the road’ Philip Selway, Radiohead