Sound Mind 2022 Festival: An evening of performances and conversation

424 West 54th Street,New York NY 10019

19 May, 2022

Description

Part of the 2022 Sound Mind Music Festival, this event series explores critical mental health topics through conversation and performance. Join Sound Mind for a special evening of performance and conversation addressing mental health among three unique groups: the LGBTQ+ Community, Communities of Color and the Music Industry. Together, this night will address some of the critical challenges facing these unique yet overlapping communities while advocating for new systems of cares, services and support. Register for admission to the entire evening here. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Performances and panels start at 6 PM. This event is presented as part of the 2022 Sound Mind Music Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets to the show, visit SoundMindLive.org. Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ CommunityOur country has begun to awaken to the longstanding effects of bigotry, including the effects on mental health. This panel will explore how we as a community can ensure the LGBTQ+ community not only have access to mental health support, but are also prepared to advocate for their own unique experiences tied to mental health. The panel will present multiple viewpoints representing the mental health experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as explore pathways and resources toward healing and support. Special performance by Wrabel Conversation with: Wrabel, ArtistAlyson Stoner, Actor/Singer/Co-founder of Movement GeniusAruna Rao, Board Member at PFLAG National and Executive Director at Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies Lionel Ramazzini, Creative Lead at HopelabStart time: 6:00 PM Mental Health in Communities of ColorAmid a new decade of civil unrest, Communities of Color face some of the most challenging and historically rooted mental health struggles. This panel will explore how we as a community can ensure that communities of color not only have access to mental health support, but are also prepared to advocate for their own unique experiences tied to mental health. The panel will present multiple viewpoints representing the mental health experiences of this community, as well as explore pathways and resources toward healing and support. Special performance by ELSZ Conversation with: ELSZ, ArtistNia Jones, Consultant at Black Mental Health AllianceTia Dole, Executive Director at The Steve FundWenimo Okoya, Director of High School Programs at JED FoundationStart time: 7:30 PM Mental Health in the Music IndustryThe music community has faced one of the most difficult few years in its history. Beyond financial strain, cancelled tours and recordings have led to additional emotional strain. The challenge of mental health for the music community, however, is not a new one. 73% of independent artists report symptoms of anxiety or depression, and the industry that supports them struggles with an ecosystem of mental health challenges as well. This panel will explore how the music community can improve this mental health ecosystem and culture. The panel will present multiple viewpoints representing the mental health experiences of this community, as well as explore pathways and resources toward healing and support. Special performance by Pronoun Conversation with: Pronoun, ArtistJennifer Leff, Senior Director at MusiCaresLori Rubinstein, Executive Director at Behind The ScenesSky McElroy, Co-founder of Pack Records & ManagementStart time: 9:00 PM Carry the conversation beyond the event with Sound Mind's call to action:Enter to win prizes from artists, VIP tickets to the main event, and more by taking action on mental health advocacy at https://soundmindlive.info/TakeAction