Drowning in Performance
Behind every performance, there can be pain you don't see. 73% of musicians suffer from severe stress, anxiety, or depression during their touring and recording careers. The show must go on. But the exploitation doesn't have to. LISTEN. PROTECT. SPEAK UP. #ProtectTheMusicians.org
Description
This print campaign sheds light on the mental health struggles and exploitation faced by touring and recording musicians. It features a dramatic representation of Elvis Presley on stage, digitally altered so that he reaches towards an hourglass as shadowy figures pull him down.
This student campaign titled 'Drowning in Performance' was published in South Africa in August, 2026. It was created for the brand: Mental Health Awareness Week, . This Print and Static Images media campaign is related to the Health, Music, and Public Interest industries and contains 1 media asset. It was submitted 39 minutes ago by Yu Qing Peng.
Credits
Creative Director: Yu Qing Peng
Copywriter: Yu Qing Peng
Digital Artist: Yu Qing Peng
AI Image Generation: GPT Image 2
Original Film Still Source: "Elvis" (2022, dir. Baz Luhrmann)
