Vote Now: High school musicians compete to open National Life Group Do Good Fest®

MONTPELIER, Vt. - (May 25, 2026) Voting is now open through June 1 for Beats for Good, a high school music competition that highlights young musicians from Vermont and surrounding states. The public gets to choose the teenage talent that will take the stage at the National Life Group Do Good Fest®, a benefit concert featuring Neon Trees, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Smash Mouth, and Augustana. The grand prize winner will open for the multi-platinum headliners, take home $5,000 for their school’s music program, and earn $1,500 in personal cash prizes. Anyone can vote.

The performance earning the most votes will:

• Open for national headliners at Do Good Fest on Saturday, July 11
• Win $5,000 for their school’s music program
• Earn a $1,500 personal prize
• Receive exclusive VIP access and meet the headliners

Two runners-up will also receive $2,500 and $1,000 respectively for their schools’ music departments.

How Beats for Good Works

High school musicians from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and the Plattsburgh, New York region, submitted performance videos to a panel of expert judges, including:

• Ryan Miller of Guster
• Grace Potter of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
• Kathy Marchetti, music industry veteran (Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, Noah Kahan)
• Music educators and local musicians

The panel selected 10 finalists, and now the public is invited to vote for their favorite performance. The winner and runners-up will be announced after June 8.

“We believe in creating a stage where young talent can shine—guided by world-class musicians, uplifted by community support, and inspired by the joy of sharing music,” said John Mullett, Director of Community Relations at National Life Group and longtime musician.

Vote for your favorite Beats for Good performance.

About the National Life Group Do Good Fest®

Now in its 12th year, Do Good Fest embodies National Life’s “Do good, Be good, Make good” values, raising over $2 million since 2014 by bringing national acts to Montpelier. The festival will also include 25 food vendors, a beer garden, a nonprofit village, a VIP lounge, and will take place on the company’s scenic back lawn in Montpelier, Vermont.

Tickets start at just $10 with all proceeds supporting the National Life Peace of Mind Fund.

About National Life Group

National Life Group has been keeping promises since 1848, providing access to flexible, secure life insurance and annuities for families, businesses, educators, and first responders nationwide. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit, our values are to “Do good, Be good, Make good” for our customers, agents, employees, and the communities we serve. Learn more at NationalLife.com.

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

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company (NLIC), Montpelier, VT founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest (LSW), Addison, TX chartered in 1955, and its affiliates. Each company is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. LSW is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. NLIC, the flagship of National Life Group was founded in 1848, and all references to 1848 are attributable to NLIC.

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