Plain White T’s joins Beats for Good judging panel

Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s will join industry powerhouse Kathy Marchetti (Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, Noah Kahan, etc.), music educators, musicians and music fans on the judging panel for Beats for Good, the high school musician contest to open the National Life Group Do Good Fest®. 

“We believe in creating a stage where young talent can shine—guided by world-class musicians, uplifted by community support, and inspired by the joy of sharing music in a nurturing, real-world setting,” said John Mullett, Director of Community Relations at National Life Group, who is also a longtime musician and festival producer.

High school musicians from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Plattsburgh, New York, have until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, to submit their video for a chance to perform at the festival and win cash prizes. The grand prize winner will open Do Good Fest and receive $5,000 for their school’s music program and a $1,500 personal prize. Runners-up will also earn funds for their schools.

Join us for Do Good Fest on Saturday, July 12, featuring multi-platinum band The Fray as headliner, with two-time Grammy-nominated Plain White T’s, festival favorite Sammy Rae & The Friends, and DJ Kwame Dankwa all on our beautiful back lawn.

Now in its 11th year, Do Good Fest embodies our "Do good, Be good, Make good" values, raising over $2 million since 2014 by bringing national acts to Montpelier.

Advance tickets are required, starting at a minimum donation of $5, with all proceeds benefiting the Vermont Foodbank to help end childhood hunger, one of National Life’s core corporate causes.

Learn more here about National Life Group’s corporate philanthropy with programs that include LifeChanger of the Year, Do Good Heroes, a commitment to ending childhood hunger and supporting children’s mental health, among others.