How has the Australian music industry’s mental health crisis played out in the media during the coronavirus pandemic? This commentary article considers a snapshot of media reports about this issue. We survey print and online media, press releases, official websites, online seminars and social media from March to June 2020. During this time, the industry has faced financial loss, job insecurity and anxiety for the future of Australian music, thus placing unprecedented strain on an industry already characterised by poor mental health. We identify four key narratives communicated by the media, which we call (1) acknowledging grief and loss, (2) supporting creativity and well-being, (3) adapting to the new normal and (4) envisaging a post-pandemic future. These narratives illustrate overarching concern for music industry workers’ mental health and also the provision of helpful strategies for managing these issues.

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澳大利亚音乐产业的心理健康危机：冠状病毒大流行期间的媒体叙事

在冠状病毒大流行期间，澳大利亚音乐行业的心理健康危机如何在媒体中发挥作用？这篇评论文章考虑了有关此问题的媒体报道的快照。我们在 2020 年 3 月至 6 月期间对印刷和在线媒体、新闻稿、官方网站、在线研讨会和社交媒体进行了调查。在此期间，该行业面临着经济损失、工作不安全以及对澳大利亚音乐未来的焦虑，从而造成了前所未有的压力在一个心理健康状况已经很差的行业。我们确定了媒体传达的四个关键叙述，我们称之为 (1) 承认悲伤和损失，(2) 支持创造力和幸福，(3) 适应新常态和 (4) 设想大流行后的未来。