The stage is set for one of America’s most important fundraising events focused on brain illnesses. Tickets are now on sale for the 29th Annual Music Festival for Brain Health, scheduled for September 9th. The festival, which includes a world-class wine tasting and culinary experience, a groundbreaking Science and Innovation Symposium, and an exclusive performance from country superstar Martina McBride, benefits One Mind™ and its mission to catalyze visionary change through science, business and media to transform the world’s mental health.
To date, the festival has enabled One Mind to raise and leverage a historic $562 million – including leveraged grants from the National Institute of Mental Health – to support research by the country’s brightest minds and the most innovative solutions to support those living with, and impacted by, brain disorders.
The Science & Innovation Symposium is made possible by Rogers Behavioral Health. Generous support for the symposium’s Rising Star Awards comes from the Luther, Deyo, Langford and Hall families. This year’s concert is supported by JaM Cellars.
“The momentum continues to grow along with our success in understanding and caring for mental health conditions,” said Brandon Staglin, president of One Mind. “The research we have funded over the years is now rolling out solutions to transform lives. We’re accelerating a future where everyone facing mental health challenges has the chance to thrive!”
The day-long festival begins with the Science & Innovation Symposium that includes presentations from One Mind’s 2023 Rising Star Awards,who will present their groundbreaking research. The Rising Star Awards are awarded each year to early-career scientists leading pivotal, innovative research to develop better treatments for mental illnesses. At the annual Music Festival, these researchers have a chance to present directly to those supporting the funding of their ongoing studies.
Additionally, the Symposium will feature keynote speaker Steve Paul, M.D., CSO & President of Research and Development at Karuna Therapeutics, and the entrepreneurs of the One Mind Accelerator. This intensive program launched by One Mind helps founders rapidly build and scale early-stage startups developing real-world solutions to improve the lives of people facing mental health conditions.
This year’s Music Festival for Brain Health will feature award-winning country singer/songwriter Martina McBride. The mental health advocate has earned over 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist. The Nashville native also founded Team Music is Love, a non-profit that supports an array of social issues like domestic violence, food insecurity, and homelessness.
“I’m honored to be performing at this year’s One Mind Music Festival. The work One Mind is doing to help those facing brain health challenges is crucial. It’s important we shine more light on mental health issues in our country and work towards helping those struggling,” said Martina McBride.
In addition to the intimate live concert, the day includes a globally renowned wine-tasting reception paired with bites provided by award-winning Chef Ken Frank, Executive Chef and Owner of La Toque, and an exclusive gourmet culinary experience under the stars at the VIP Dinner featuring James Beard Semifinalist Cassidee Dabney, Executive Chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm.
For a full schedule of the day and information about the cost of attending, please visit www.music-festival.org.
