Music Festival for Brain Health

The 29th Annual Music Festival for Brain Health, which took place on Saturday, September 9 at the Staglin Family Vineyard, was an unforgettable fun-filled day complete with music, science, and wine! This year’s music festival, presented by Bank of America, hosted over 400 guests, featured an amazing performance by country music superstar Martina McBride, and raised an incredible $3.3 million. The annual festival benefits One Mind and its mission to catalyze visionary change through science, business and media to transform the world’s mental health. “The research we have funded over the years is now rolling out solutions to transform lives. We’re accelerating a future where everyone facing mental health challenges has the chance to thrive!” — Brandon Staglin, President of One Mind.

The 28th One Mind Music Festival for Brain Health was an incredible event held at the picturesque Staglin Family Vineyard. It brought together a diverse community of supporters, including renowned experts in brain science, wine enthusiasts, and culinary enthusiasts.

Attendees enjoyed a full day of enriching activities, including an informative Scientific Symposium, a delightful Wine Tasting Reception, two captivating live concert performances by Jewel and Hunter Hayes, and a delectable VIP Wine Dinner curated by multi-award-winning Chef Sarah Grueneberg of renowned Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago.

One Mind’s 27^th Annual Music Festival featured a live performance by ONEREPUBLIC, as well as the streamed concert of Joey Calderazzo with Branford Marsalis. Those who were onsite at Staglin Family Vineyard were treated to an amazing day that included the in-person Scientific Symposium, the Wine Tasting Reception, the Concert, and the VIP Dinner.

The Scientific Symposium was moderated by Dr. Eric Nestler and featured opening remarks by Dr. Francis Collins, then Director of the National Institutes of Health, featured presentations by Dr. Deanna Barch and Dr. Indre Viskontas, as well as research presentations by our five 2021 One Mind Rising Star Award winners.

One Mind’s 26th Annual Music Festival featured a streamed jazz performance by 10-time Grammy Award Winner, Arturo Sandoval and an ensemble band. A limited number of donors enjoyed the virtual performance from a participating Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Mastro’s Steakhouse, or Morton’s The Steakhouse location. Other donors enjoyed the performance from the comfort of home, along with a bottle of wine from one of our participating vintners.

The Scientific Symposium was moderated by Dr. Eric Nestler and featured talks from Dr. Victor Dzau and Dr. Michelle Craske. One Mind’s 2020 Rising Star Award winners, Dr. Gregory Fonzo and Dr. Kevin Beier, also shared their research that will be funded.

Achieving a quarter of a century of brain health support, the 25th Music Festival for Brain Health was a celebration of learning, revelry and camaraderie that rekindled hope for over 500 guests. Generous donors, volunteers, scientists, vintners, and chefs made this festival an unforgettable event. Featuring celebrated actress and mental health advocate Glenn Close and a live performance from Sheryl Crow.

The sold out 24th Music Festival for Brain Health was a memorable gathering of the best and brightest in brain health research and advocacy, featuring a standout performance from two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson. California’s mental health czar, Tom Insel keynoted the Scientific Symposium. The annual wine tasting showcased over 80 top-tier wineries in addition to Staglin Family Vineyard.

The 23rd Music Festival for Brain Health was a buzzworthy success, attracting leaders and supporters in the mental health field to Napa Valley’s Staglin Family Vineyard. The event featured a memorable performance from celebrated singer-songwriter, Lyle Lovett. Rising Star Winners gave glimpses of their promising brain health research at the Scientific Symposium. Evening guests enjoyed closing out the day with the intimate VIP Wine Dinner.