MAMA Coaching is bringing together mothers across the music industry in Bristol to discuss the barriers, the opportunities and the changes to their art, their work and their creative practice since having children.
Often self-employed or grant funded, there is little support offered to parents wanting to return to performing or a working life in the music industry – and many structural barriers and unhelpful assumptions in such a fast-paced and competitive sector.
This network will meet every two months in 2023 to build community, share experiences, collect wisdom and solutions, and celebrate successes with parents who are making it work for them. MAMA Coaching also aims to collect the knowledge shared and create the case for return-to-work support from venues, agencies, labels and management to be more inclusive and supportive of parents.
Building conversation and awareness is the first step, and this network aims to fulfil that need.
Find out more about MAMA Coaching at www.mamacoaching.org
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Free entry and open to all
Start: 10:00
Finish: 11:30
Please note: participants are welcome to bring their babies.
The venue
Bridgehouse
at Bristol Beacon
Our foyer space located within Bristol Beacon where we host events, performances and conferences.
Getting to the venue
Location: Bridgehouse is located within Bristol Beacon with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Access
Mobility
Bridgehouse has level access from street level with lifts to all levels. For unallocated seated performances, seats can easily be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
