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The music business is grieving the loss of Liam Payne, and performers are speaking out about the need for improved welfare care in the profession.
Radio presenter Jo Whiley and Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards are spearheading the push, calling for legislation to safeguard young artists.
Jo Whiley spoke on the tragedy surrounding Liam's death, adding, "We all felt we had let him down... It was tangible. "You could feel everyone's shock and despair." She underlined the necessity of putting mental health first, saying, "We should have always been looking after the musicians."
Whiley attacked reality TV shows such as The X Factor, calling them "cruel" and emphasizing the enormous pressure they place on competitors. "They're cruel, aren't they?"... The strain they put on individuals is simply too much.
Perrie Edwards, who rose to popularity on The X Factor, shared Whiley's worries. "I wouldn't be mad if it was a law" prohibiting under-18s from working in the music industry, she added. Edwards underlined the importance of improved support networks, saying, "I just wish there was a lot more accessible to them when it comes to looking after their welfare."
Edwards offered her advise to young budding artists: "Try to stay grounded. Maintain a circle of individuals you trust above everything else... Form an inner circle and keep it tight."
Perrie has been upfront about her own issues with fame, stating that she occasionally brings a therapist to work to deal with panic episodes. "Fame has an awful and dark side to it," she informed us.
At the Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS), Paloma Faith gave the top accolade to Jason Iley MBE, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music UK & Ireland. Iley showed thanks by expressing, "I feel truly honored, grateful, and thankful."
Following Liam Payne's terrible death, the music industry has issued a call to action, starting an important discourse about welfare and assistance.
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