Massive Wagons Answer Andys Man Club Questions

We got serious on our single "Night Skies", tackling the very important subject of mental health. In this video the band members answer questions, demonstrating what attendees of AMC Meetings can expect.
Guitarist Adam Thistlethwaite states, "We couldn’t be more onboard with what Andy’s Man Club stand for and their message. Their team are lovely people and it’s a real bonus for us to spread their word along with our music. It can be hard for anyone to admit they are having a difficult time, but focusing on breaking down the social and mental blocks that make it especially difficult for some men to come forward, that has been sorely needed and is highly commendable. I just hope that our involvement with Andy’s Man Club further spreads this message and encourages more people to take that first step, and speaking from personal experience it really does help."
The track was taken from their forthcoming seventh studio album Earth To Grace - set for release on November 8 via Earache Records - and prompted an outpouring of stories online under the #ItsOkToTalk hashtag. The song also quickly became Planet Rock's #1 Most Played over the following month.
Now we are going one step further, taking charity Andy's Man Club on the road with them for their UK headline tour in November. Andy's Man Club are a men's suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups, for men over 18 going through storms in their lives, with approximately 225 clubs meeting weekly across the UK and online. Clubs are free to attend with no registration required. Andrew Roberts, for whom the club is named, was only 23 years old when he took his own life. On average one man every two hours takes his life in the UK.
The charity will have a stall in the foyer of each venue, with 4-6 facilitators from local Andy's Man Clubs at each UK tour date, roaming as welcoming "sweepers" amongst attendees, handing out wristbands, and sharing details of their local club meetings for more support. There will also be on stage talks during band changeovers and an interactive installation posing the five questions each meeting is structured around, for gig goers to answer.
Luke, the charity's North West Area Lead, comments, "Myself and everyone here at ANDYSMANCLUB would like to thank Massive Wagons for collaborating with us and are kind enough to invite us on their UK tour, helping us raise awareness and spread the message that #ITSOKAYTOTALK. We can’t wait to meet you all on all 7 of the UK tour dates. Please make sure you stop by our stall for a chat."
UK DATES - including Andy's Man Club, with special guests Florence Black and Cam Cole:
22 Nov - Rock City, Nottingham
23 Nov - SWX, Bristol
24 Nov - Engine Rooms, Southampton
26 Nov - O2 Institute, Birmingham
27 Nov - SWG3, Glasgow
29 Nov - O2 Ritz, Manchester
30 Nov - O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London
The group also have two shows lined up in Dublin and Belfast in December:
6 Dec - Grand Social, Dublin
7 Dec - Limelight 2, Belfast
To see all dates and get tickets, visit massivewagons.com/live.
To find out more about Andy's Man Club, email [e-mail] or head to www.andysmanclub.co.uk.
Here is a small list of some more resources which might be helpful if you're looking for someone to talk to:
MIND: 0300 102 1234
SAMARITANS: 116 123
SANEline: 0300 304 7000
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINE: 0800 689652
CALM: 0800 58 58 58
NHS MENTAL HEALTH: 111
CHILDLINE: 0800 11 11

WWW.SANE.ORG.UK
WWW.ANDYSMANCLUB.CO.UK
WWW.WOMENSMENTALHEALTHNETWORK.COM
WWW.TONICMUSIC.CO.UK
WWW.YOUNGMINDS.ORG.UK
WWW.MINDOUT.ORG.UK (specifically for the LGBTQ community)
UK.MOVEMBER.COM

[@leeving1685]

I can honestly say Massive Wagons have helped my mental health just eith your lyrics and music - cant thank you enough

[@TheBez1965]

Great work guys

[@stu_cook]

This is great, it's all too easy to look out and think you are the only one struggling. It just takes a few people to open up and others will see the benefit to it, me included.

[@Under_No_Illusion]

I know exactly what you mean Baz, the build up to anything is what gets me the most. I know I'll be fine once I get going at whatever it is but it's the nagging doubts worrying about the unknown that aren't even likely to happen that cause me the most anxiety and stress etc. But a wise man once told me on a Curry Song Menu that he'd signed personally to me to 'Keep on Rockin'. He doesn't known me, nor did he know it was just what I needed to hear at the time, I was only buying some coasters to try and cheer myself up. I framed that menu to remind me and that man was, well it was you Baz. Thank you! 😊🤘🏻

[@leemclure1496]

Good video Chaps. We're all here, now in this life and timeline together....this video is wholesome and really positive. Well in lads . MW for life, whilst we're all here on Earth together. Keep Rockin'.

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

More than just a band who's songs come out of my speakers, its the stuff like this you're doing that means that bit extra to people, you're far bigger than just great tunes lads. Keep on keepin on, but don't ever do a McFly cover or I'll stop adoring you x