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Roman Kemp and DJ Paulette join Sony Music for World Mental Health Day discussion
In support of World Mental Health Day, Sony Music UK welcomed radio and TV presenter Roman Kemp to a special event at our London headquarters, hosted by AWAL’s Bre McDermott-King.
Roman – ambassador of the charity Joe’s Buddy Line – was joined on stage by Elton Jackson, Sony Music’s Director of Artist and Employee Wellbeing, and DJ Paulette, for an in-depth and personal discussion around mental health, particularly in the workplace. The conversation included recent changes in the industry, the importance of prevention rather than intervention, with guests sharing what has helped them and Elton discussing the resources available at Sony Music for both artists and employees.
Roman talked movingly about his friend and producer Joe, the inspiration behind Joe’s Buddy Line, a service for young people to talk about their worries and concerns, which also aims to support the education system in managing and improving young people’s mental health.
Sony Music has made a contribution to Joe’s Buddy Line as part of our commitment to improving mental health support for all. For the company’s other charitable partnerships, please see Sony Music’s UK Social Justice Fund.