Never Waste a Crisis!? – The Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis on the Mental Health of EDM DJs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21981997 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Melanie Ptatscheck (Cologne University of Music, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 38-55 |
| Publication date | 2021-10-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | IASPM Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2079-3871 • E-ISSN: 2079-3871 |
| Publisher | International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.5429/2079-3871(2021)v11i1.5en |
| OpenAlex | W3207099878 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 10 |
The COVID-19 crisis places an unprecedented strain on an industry already characterised by poor mental health due to challenging working conditions, including the difficulty of sustaining a living, anti-social working hours, exhaustion, and the inability to plan time and future. This article discusses the current mental health conditions of musicians in dealing with the exceptional situation through a retrospective perspective on those affected. Based on a qualitative interview study conducted with EDM DJs during the first lockdown in Germany, I use three exemplary cases to give insights into their individual experienced living environments and working conditions. I show how the COVID-19 crisis is related to their previous life situation, mental state, and personal self-perceptions as DJs. I further argue that the current crisis may not only have a negative impact on the (already poor) mental health of creative professionals but may also bring health-promoting potential
Mental health · Perception · Political science · Psychiatry · Public relations · Diverse Music Education Insights · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Musicians’ Health and Performance · Psychology
| Citations per year | 1.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |