Vote Now: High school musicians compete to open benefit music festival Do Good Fest
Voting is now open through June 6 for Beats for GoodOpens in new Tab, a high school music contest that gives young musicians from Vermont and surrounding states a chance to perform live at the National Life Group Do Good Fest®Opens in new Tab, a popular summer music festival and benefit in Montpelier, Vermont. The winning band will open for multi-platinum headliners, take home $5,000 for their school music program, and earn $1,500 in personal cash prizes. Anyone can vote.
The top-voted performance will:
Open for national headliners at Do Good Fest on Saturday, July 12
Win $5,000 for their school’s music program
Earn a $1,500 personal prize
Meet and connect with other festival performers
Two runners-up will also receive $2,500 and $1,000 respectively for their schools’ music departments.
About the National Life Group Do Good Fest®
Now in its 11th year, Do Good Fest embodies National Life’s "Do good, Be good, Make good" values, raising over $2 million since 2014 by bringing national acts to Montpelier. The festival will take place on the company’s scenic back lawn in Montpelier, Vermont. This year’s lineup includes:
The FrayOpens in new Tab (multi-platinum, headlining act)
Plain White T'sOpens in new Tab (two-time Grammy nominees and return performers to Do Good Fest)
Sammy Rae & The FriendsOpens in new Tab (festival favorites)
The Kwame VibeOpens in new Tab (Burlington-based DJ)
Tickets start at just $5 with all proceeds supporting the Vermont FoodbankOpens in new Tab to fight childhood hunger—a cornerstone of National Life’s community mission.
How Beats for Good Contest Works
High school musicians from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Plattsburgh, New York, submitted performance videos to a panel of expert judges, including:
Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s
Kathy Marchetti, music industry veteran (Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, Noah Kahan)
Music educators, local musicians, and fans
The panel selected 10 finalists, and now the public is invited to vote for their favorite performance. The winner and runners up will be announced after June 6.
“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 real-world setting,” said John Mullett, Director of Community Relations at National Life Group and longtime musician.
Learn more here about National Life Group’s corporate philanthropy with programs that include LifeChanger of the Year, Do Good HeroesOpens in new Tab, a commitment to ending childhood hunger and supporting children’s mental health, among others.