Our associate noise in entertainment expert, Ruth Hansford, reflects on the Royal Opera House v Goldscheider case and what it means for orchestras and other musicians and employers going forward.

We Interviewed our Safety Advisor and Medic, James Ross on his latest rock climbing marketing campaign in Lake Garda, Italy. He gave us an insight into the health and safety procedures and precautions that had to be put in place for this adventurous project.

The  Royal Opera recently lost its appeal against Viola player, Mr Chris Goldscheider whose hearing was permanently damaged whilst rehearsing, Wagner’s Die Walkure. This case will bring further scrutiny to the potential hazards of noise in performing groups and employers will need to ensure they are managing the risks effectively.

The Mental Health Foundation states that the leading cause of death in the UK, for young people aged 20 to 34, is suicide. Statistics shows that men are 3 times more likely to commit suicide compared to women and the recent death of Love Island contestant, Mike Thalassitis, has highlighted the need for television productions to ensure that full support and aftercare is given to cast and crew members for their mental health and well-being.