National Life Group Beats for Good High School Musician Contest Now Open for Submissions

MONTPELIER, Vt. - (April 6, 2026) National Life Group launched its annual Beats for Good high school musician contest to teenage musicians in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and the Plattsburg, NY region.

Now in its fifth year, Beats for Good celebrates young talent and the arts in local schools. Previous winners include Sixth Avenue Groove (Ashburnham, MA), The Radiance (Montpelier and Plainfield, VT), Ms. Lee Fan Club (South Burlington, VT), and Kingdom All Stars (Montpelier, VT).

The Beats for Good grand prize winner receives:

• The chance to open the National Life Group Do Good Fest on Saturday, July 11 on the main stage in front of thousands of festival attendees
• Exclusive backstage access to meet musicians from multiplatinum bands including Neon Trees, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Smash Mouth, and Augustana
• A $5,000 donation to their high school’s music program
• A $1,500 personal cash prize

The first runner-up will receive a $2,500 donation to their school’s music program; second runner-up will get a $1,000 donation. Both runners-up will also receive complimentary general admission tickets to the show and food vouchers redeemable at more than 25 food vendors on-site.

This contest is open to musical acts of all sizes and genres. Submissions will be open through Monday, May 4, 2026. Online entries can be made through DoGoodFest.com/beatsforgood. Once the submission period closes, a panel of music professionals and educators will review the submissions and choose the top ten based on criteria included on the website. Their choices will then be posted on DoGoodFest.com for a public vote. Winners will be announced in early June.

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Contact: Beth Rusnock, corporate communications, National Life Group, 802-522-4067.

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