Ongoing Series & Programs

SOUND SANCTUARY

Sound Sanctuary is an ongoing series where attendees experience the magic of community, sound, music, and movement. Explore an immersive sonic adventure, participate in an improvisational vibrant harmony and relax during a transformative sound bath.

GOING THERE WITH DR. MIKE PODCAST

Sound Mind Live and Consequence present Going There, a podcast hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Mike. The podcast series aims to create a safe space for musicians to have honest, healthy conversations about mental health.

Listen to Vic Mensa hare how being vulnerable has been important for his mental health and how meditation and other tools have helped on the latest episode!

Join us at the crossroads where music and mental health meet, and listen to the mental health journeys of Alessia Cara, Jason Isbell, Open Mike Eagle, Julien Baker and more on Going There.

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ROAD TO RECOVERY

Our Road to Recovery Community Outreach Program elevates community-based mental health resources in cities around the country in partnership with touring artists, venues and festivals. We’ll partner with artists and events to engage fans around the country with local mental health resources, and activate fans to take action on their own mental health and get involved in mental health advocacy.

Previously, we’ve joined indie pop group, The Aces, on the US portion of their tour in partnership with our Road to Recovery Community Outreach Program, which is presented by Depression Looks Like Me.

Stay tuned on this year’s programming!

Some Past Events Include:

2023 SOUND MIND MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Thousands gathered live and tens of thousands online to catalyze a movement for greater community, dialogue, and action on mental haetlh. Over 30 organizations and 10 artists participated and performed includding Iron & Wine, Hiss Golden Messenger, Langhorne Slim, KAMAUU, and Pom Pom Squaf. The event also included a full-day's programming of panels, dance parties, and holistic healing through sound baths, breathwork, meditation, yoga, and more.

2022 SOUND MIND MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Cold War Kids, Big Boi, American Authors, KAMAUU, Wrabel and Allison Russell performed sets at our annual festival, hosted by Gina Brillon in Central Park. We celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month with artists and organizations to support social change on mental health. Proceeds from the festival supported National Alliance on Mental Illness and its local affiliates.

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UN-HEARD MENTALITY - WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY BENEFIT CONCERT

Fantastic Negrito, Langhorne Slim, Son Little and Patrick Roche hit the stage at this special event hosted by Tristan Miller. We celebrated World Mental Health Day with artists and organizations to support social change on mental health during a critical time. Un-Heard Mentality was presented in partnership with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and Relix Magazine, and proceeds from the benefit supported the NYC chapter of AFSP.

2021 SOUND MIND MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH

We celebrated Mental Health Month at Ventura County Fairgrounds with a drive-in, outdoor mini music festival. All Time Low, Fitz and the Tantrums, lovelytheband and more performed at this socially-distanced event to foster empathy and increased awareness around mental health.

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Unwound & Unplugged

In partnership with National Day of Unplugging, Unwound & Unplugged discusses mental health, isolation, and the healing power of creativity and connection. Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Julien Baker, and DeathbyRomy opened up during the engaging convo, hosted by Dr. Mike Friedman.

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STRONGER THAN STIGMA

In partnership with PFLAG National, Stronger Than Stigma discusses mental health in the LGBTQ+ Community - the specific mental health challenges and obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ people, and how communities can join together in support and healing. Michael Hadreas of Perfume Genius, Max Ernst of SHAED, and Anjimile spoke openly about their experiences with clinical psychologist Rahim Thower moderating the conversation.

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2020 Come Together Mental Health Music Festival

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sound Mind pivoted their annual mental health music festival to a virtual livestream event. The 6-hour event included virtual mental health panels with 10 leading mental organizations, expert interviews, and musical performances and stories from artists such as Jason Isbell, Yola, Jade Bird, Smith & Myers of Shinedown, and more.

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Closer in Crisis

In response to the COVID-19 crisis Sound Mind partnered with a coalition of artists, mental health organizations, and Relix to livestream “Closer in Crisis” to over 18,000 live viewers – raising funding for mental health resources for the music community deeply impacted by COVID-19. Feaurting performance by Chadwick Stokes of Dispatch, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Jade Bird, and more.

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Songs for the Mind, Co-Presented with Faherty Brand Clothing

A World Mental Health Day Celebration in partnership with Faherty Brand Clothing, featuring performances by Kevin Morby, Deva Mahal, Johsiah Johnson (formerly of Head and the Heart), Jordan Carlos, and Kayla Kitchen. Hosted by Phil Hanley.

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2019 SOUND MIND MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The sold out premier of the first annual Sound Mind Festival in partnership with NAMI-NYC, featuring performances by Langhorne Slim, Torres, Rosie Carney, Aparna Nancherla, and Rage Almighty. Hosted by Gary Gulman.

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Sofar Sounds Community Series

A monthly series spotlighting up-and-coming artists speaking openly about their mental health journeys in small, intimate venues.

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