National Life Group

Do you know any young musicians who would like to perform on the same stage as national acts? National Life Group wants to feature local talent and support music programs in Vermont.

National Life is accepting submissions until April 28 from high school-aged musicians to compete in Beats for Good for a chance to perform at its annual benefit concert, the National Life Group Do Good Fest®, and earn money for high school music programs while doing good.

Beats for Good is open to any current Vermont high school student and their classmates. This contest is open to musical acts of all sizes and genres, acoustic or electric. The grand prize winner will open Do Good Fest, have the opportunity to meet the local and national musicians, and receive a $5,000 donation to their school's music program as well as a $1,000 personal cash prize. First and second runners-up will receive $2500 and $1000 respectively for their school's music program.

The National Life Group Do Good Fest presents multi-platinum artists Fitz and the Tantrums, Emmy Award winning Rachel Platten along with California alternative rock mainstays, Dishwalla, and emerging New England favorite, Couch, on the company's back lawn on Saturday, July 13.

In its 10th anniversary and born out of the company's "Do good, Be good and Make good" values, Do Good Fest has brought national acts to the back lawn of its Montpelier campus every year since 2014 (except two pandemic years) raising over $415,000 in support of issues and efforts that matter most to its communities.

All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Branches of Hope, the cancer patient fund at Central Vermont Medical Center's National Life Cancer Treatment Center and Howard Center, providing mental health, substance use treatment, and developmental services with many programs specific to children and youth in family, residential, educational, and community settings.

Beats for Good entries should include a link to a performance no longer than five minutes. Once the submission period closes on April 28, a panel of local music professionals and educators will review the submissions and choose their favorites. The top videos will be posted online and open to public voting. The act that receives the most votes will open Do Good Fest and win a $5,000 cash prize for their school's music program as well as a $1,000 personal cash prize. Learn more here: https://dogoodfest.com/vermont and here: https://dogoodfest.com/beatsforgood.

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Join us on July 13th on our back lawn for the 10th anniversary of the National Life Group Do Good Fest!

The National Life Group Do Good Fest® presents multi-platinum artists Fitz and the Tantrums, Emmy Award winning Rachel Platten along with California alternative rock mainstays, Dishwalla, and emerging New England favorite, Couch, on the company's back lawn on Saturday, July 13.

In its 10th anniversary and born out of the company's "Do good, Be good and Make good" values, the National Life Group Do Good Fest has brought national acts to the back lawn of its Montpelier campus every year since 2014 (except two pandemic years) in support of issues and efforts that matter most to its communities.

Advance tickets are required. Tickets can be reserved at https://dogoodfest.com/vermont for a minimum donation of $5 each.

All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Branches of Hope, the cancer patient fund at Central Vermont Medical Center's National Life Cancer Treatment Center and Howard Center, providing mental health, substance use treatment, and developmental services with many programs specific to children and youth in family, residential, educational, and community settings.

"Here we go! We are thrilled to bring our biggest and most energetic lineup yet," said Mehran Assadi, Chairman, CEO, and President of National Life Group. "We will be back outside, welcoming thousands of friends to celebrate community with us and to DO GOOD."

National Life is also bringing back Beats for Good, a high school music competition for Vermont students launching March 18. There will be a grand prize winner as well as a first and second runner-up. The grand prize winner will open Do Good Fest and win $5,000 for their school's music program along with a $1,000 personal cash prize. The runners-up win $2,500 and $1,000 respectively for their school's music programs. All three winners will have exclusive backstage access to meet the local and national musicians. The public can vote for their favorite high school musicians between May 17 – 31. Winners will be announced with Mike and Mary on Star 92.9.

In addition to the music, Do Good Fest will also have food trucks, a beer garden, an exclusive VIP lounge, and a Nonprofit Village where festival attendees can learn about local causes and how they contribute to the vitality of the community. The event will be capped with the Fest's famous fireworks display.

National Life is once again partnering with Star 92.9 and WCAX Channel 3 to present the National Life Group Do Good Fest on the company's back lawn in Montpelier.

Learn more at https://www.nationallife.com/OurStory 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.

See you on July 13th!