Jason Isbell, Yola, Smith & Myers and More to Perform During ‘Come Together’ Mental Health Music Festival

September 24, 2020
Jason Isbell, Yola, Smith & Myers and More to Perform During ‘Come Together’ Mental Health Music Festival


On Oct. 8, in celebration of World Mental Health Day, Sound Mind Live, in partnership with “a coalition of mental health and music organizations” will present ‘Come Together’ Mental Health Music Festival. The festival is a benefit to “support mental health programs during the COVID-19 crisis.” (Quotes via press release.) The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be streamed on the Relix Channel.

Performers during the event will include Smith & Myers, Jason Isbell, Kiiara, American Authors, Jade Bird, Yola, Shamir and Son Little. ‘Come Together’ will be hosted by Jordan Carlos. According to a press release, the livestream will also “include an interactive live-chat and fundraising for COVID-19 mental health services.”

The press release elaborated on the organizations partnering on the event: “The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC) is a founding partner of this landmark event, and AbbVie is generously acting as presenting sponsor. Experts from Mental Health America, MusiCares, and NAMI-NYC will provide information on virtual mental health resources, support programs and best practices for self-care as the individuals and families navigate these challenging times.”

In addition, “there will also be break-out performances and panels on topics such as Mental Health & The LGBTQ+ Community, Mental Health in the BIPOC Community, and Mental Health & The Music Industry – running prior to and after the main event at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. PT. All proceeds will support affiliates of National Alliance on Mental Illness, the largest grassroots organization for mental health in the country who provide critical mental health programs and services free of charge.”

For more information on the event, visit cometogetherfest.org.