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Meadowfest – A Concert For Mental Health Awareness
August 24 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
$30 – $100
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, MeadowFest will bring some of Austin’s best talent to The Far Out Lounge’s two stages while celebrating the life of Meadow Goodman and raising awareness and funds for mental health.
MeadowFest, which is presented by KUTX, will feature a well-curated lineup of musical performances by Grammy-winners Grupo Fantasma, July KUTX Artist of the Month Superfonicos, indie-cumbia favorites Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis (of A Giant Dog), Austin Chronicle cover band Nemegata, jazz- hip hop fusion act The Point, breathtaking alt-pop artist Somebody Someone (Aubrey Hays) and School of Rock, with additional performers and speakers to be announced. Out Youth Austin and the SIMS Foundation, two organizations dedicated to supporting mental health in our community, will receive 100% of the proceeds after event expenses have been met.
The unique benefit and mini-fest will feature performances of course, but also a variety of vendors, tabling from nonprofits and an indoor VIP lounge. Limited VIP tickets are available for $100, offering access to a private indoor area with a bar and catering from music-friendly Tex-Mex mainstay Eldorado Cafe.
MeadowFest was created in memory of Meadow Goodman, the 15-year-old daughter of local musician Greg Goodman, who tragically lost her battle with mental illness on August 12, 2023. Goodman and his wife Lulu have since dedicated themselves to turning their grief into action by supporting mental health and suicide prevention organizations in the community. “If you’re uncomfortable in this world, there are all kinds of resources for you, and (you) shouldn’t be afraid to reach out to those resources,” Goodman said in an October 1st, 2023 Austin American Statesman story. “Talk to a friend. Talk to other peers. Talk to adults. You need to talk to someone.”
The chosen beneficiaries, SIMS Foundation and Out Youth Austin, reflect Meadow‘s passions and identity, as the bright and talented young teen was a queer musician herself. The SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services for musicians and music industry professionals, while Out Youth Austin promotes the well-being of sexual and gender minority youth. Both organizations rely on discretionary funding, making fundraising events like MeadowFest crucial for their continued support.
In addition to attending the Fest, individuals and organizations can support the cause with financial and in-kind donations from businesses and individuals, as the event requires approximately $35,000 to cover marketing, promotional services, sound, stage, lighting equipment, personnel, security, and other venue-related expenses. Musicians performing at the event will receive honorarium pay for their participation.
Artists: Grupo Fantasma, Superfonicos, Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis, Nemegata, The Point, Somebody Someone, School of Rock
Date: August 24, 2024
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM; Event starts at 7:00 PM; Event ends at midnight
Location: Far Out Lounge, 8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
Tickets: $25 pre-sale, $30 general admission, $35 at the door, $100 VIP
Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/meadowfestxfarout
About the Goodman Family:
About SIMS Foundation:
Founded in 1995, the SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services and supports for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families. Through education, community partnerships, and accessible managed care, SIMS seeks to destigmatize and reduce mental health and substance use issues, while supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of the music community at large.
About Out Youth Austin:
Founded in 1990, Out Youth provides a safe space for young people to express themselves, access affirming mental health services, and build community. Out Youth offers weekly drop-in center hours, support groups, individual counseling, and social activities. Out Youth promotes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth, allowing them to openly explore their identities, develop peer support networks, and lead authentic, happy lives.
About KUTX 98.9, the Austin Music Experience – Named “Best Radio Station” in the Austin Music Awards poll nine times since it launched in 2013, KUTX 98.9 is the destination for new music from the diverse artists driving the sound of Austin today – from new and local artists to music that has stood the test of time. Programming includes hundreds of live, one-of-a-kind performances each year; the Austin Music Minute, the KUTX Artist of the Month and the KUTX Song of the Day, as well as KUTX Live events that connect music fans to Austin and national talent. More at kutx.org.
