SOUND MIND - Music Festival for Mental Health
WE WANT TO TRY TO MAKE THIS FREE TO THE PUBLIC TO CREATE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT - AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
In partnership with National Alliance on Mental Illness, YouTube Health & Wellness, and a coalition of 30+ organizations and music artists - on May 18, 2024 (Mental Health Awareness Month) the SOUND MIND Music Festival for Mental Health will bring together influential artists, leading mental health organizations, and thought leaders to catalyze action and a sense of hope and healing around mental health. The, full-day, multi-stage festival will be hosted in the streets of NYC (7,500 capacity). We're partnering with YouTube to stream the event (estimated 100K viewership). Beyond a day of music from influential artists, the event will also feature panels on topics such as Mental Health in Communities of Color, Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community, Peer-to-Peer Support Models, and more as well as interactive experiences such as meditation, yoga, sound baths, breathwork, and live mental health resources from over 20 organizations (National Alliance on Mental Illness, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Black Mental Health Alliance, Community Pride Center, and many more).
Prior performing artists have included Big Boi, Jason Isbell, All Time Low, Cold War Kids, Iron & Wine, and more.
If you support us you can win prizes like
- VIP / backstage tickets to the event
- Free concert tickets at music venues around the country
- Custom Sound Mind merch and merch from our music artist partners
- Your name on signage, in the livestream, and said by the host with special thanks
- A huge thank you and a big hug from our team
- And more...
The Impact
A coalition of 36 partner organizations, 10 music and visual artists, and 17 panelists and speakers elevated important mental health messaging and resources
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85%+ of audiences surveyed reported being more informed about mental health support and resources as a result of the event
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7,500 people receiving live access to mental health support
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100,000+ tuning in via YouTube Health & Wellness & GoogleTV
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1,000+ petitions signed to improve mental health education in schools
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Millions reached with mental health storytelling from the mental health advocacy campaign in the media - previous coverage in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Forbes, Variety, and more
Your contribution will support:
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Open Dialogue: Let's shatter the walls of silence surrounding mental health. with discussions, personal stories, and open conversations.
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Free Mental Health Support: We're providing free access to mental health resources and support to those who need it most, because everyone deserves a chance at healing
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Creating Awareness: We'll use the power of music to reach hearts and minds with the importance of mental well-being.
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Policy Change: Together, we can advocate for essential policy changes in mental health care to create a brighter future for all.