The BCIT community is already one month into their fall semester. Time flies when you’re having fun!
As we approach a long weekend, some undoubtedly feel a little more thankful than others. October 8th is World Mental Health Day; an excellent time for personal reflection. Optimal mental health is important regardless of an ongoing pandemic, and this music festival is here to help you focus on yours. The best part? You can stream it all live from your home!
“Come Together” Mental Health Music Festival will be hosted by Sound Mind Live, in collaboration with multiple additional mental health organizations. Doubling as an inaugural benefit for supporting mental health initiatives, the festival will be hosted by Jordan Carlos, and feature performances from Smith & Myers, Jason Isbell, Kiiara, American Authors, Jade Bird, Shamir, Son Little, Yola, and more. You can catch the festival live at 5 PM PST, via the Relix YouTube channel
All proceeds from the event will go towards the National Alliance on Mental illness, the largest American mental health organization that provides free mental health services and programs.
Speakers from Mental Health America, MusiCares, and additional organizations, will provide information on virtual mental health resources, support programs, the best practices for self-care as everyone experiences these challenging times. Furthermore, the Come Together Festival is set to feature performances and panels on subjects regarding mental Health in the music industry, the LGBTQ+ Community, and mental Health in the BIPOC Community, running before and after the headliners at 3 pm, 4 pm, and 8 pm PST.
Hopefully, this fantastic new initiative is here to stay, especially considering current societal circumstances. Sound Mind Live connects musicians, music lovers, and progressively-thinking organizations to construct community and open dialogue surrounding mental health. Their mission involves sparking social action; by reducing the stigma around mental health, through music. Stream it live on October 8th.