Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and Daniel’s Music Foundation Celebrate Disability Pride Month at Annual Event - Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities

Bethel Woods and Daniel’s Music Foundation partner to host special event of music and community from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on July 12

– PLUS: Tickets include entry to the Jason Mraz and The Superband
with special guest Ripe concert –

(BETHEL, NY) –  Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF) are once again joining forces to host a one-day, all-encompassing music festival on the historic grounds of Woodstock 1969. Taking place on July 12, Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities will highlight musicians with disabilities and feature a diverse array of activities such as dance parties, drum circles, songwriting workshops, and more.

The Horizon Stage will host a lineup featuring 9 artists from DMF’s record label Just Call Me By My Name ® alongside comedian Ryan Niemiller, who placed third in America's Got Talent Season 14. Mark Farrell, a motivational speaker, author, disability and mental health advocate, and award-winning NYC Radio Host, will serve as the emcee. Tickets to Hello Inclusion are $25 and grant access to the Jason Mraz and The Superband with special guest Ripe concert on the Pavilion stage at 7:30 PM following the Festival.

"It’s an honor to partner with Daniel’s Music Foundation for the return of Hello Inclusion, an event that captures the true spirit of Woodstock by celebrating diversity, acceptance and unity,” said Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “Building on the success of last year’s debut, this year’s event will be a full-fledged festival with performances and activities throughout the venue, promising to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.”

"There is no place we would rather celebrate Disability Pride Month than the historic Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, an organization that truly embodies our shared commitment to inclusion," said Daniel Trush, DMF Co-Founder and singer/songwriter. “Through Hello Inclusion, we are proud to unite individuals of all abilities, showcasing their talents to foster a more enriching, inclusive world for all," adds Ken Trush, Co-founder and Managing Director at Daniel’s Music.

Lead sponsors for the event are Deloitte Consulting LLP and The Dolber Family Foundation. Performance sponsors include Howard Siegel from the Irwin Siegel Agency and the J M McDonald Foundation. American Sign Language interpreters are underwritten by the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association. The event’s Inclusion Champions are New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc., Peace of Stage, Pegasus Footwear, The Ad Council, the Activist Foundation, Inc., and Steve Alexander/Idylia Hachi.

“Hello Inclusion and the mission of Daniel’s Music Foundation resonates profoundly with our core purpose at Deloitte, which is to make an impact that matters by architecting a more equitable future for all through a focus on sustainability, equity, trust, and social impact,” said Scott Mager, Chief Marketing Officer and Principal, Deloitte Consulting, LLP. “Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is fundamental, and we strive to create a culture of authenticity and belonging. Deloitte is deeply honored to be a lead sponsor of this event, and we’re proud to stand with Daniel’s Music Foundation to promote a culture where inclusion amplifies every possibility.”

For more information about Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities or how to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org.

About Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, is committed to building upon its rich history of peace and music by providing extraordinary experiences and access to the arts. With the belief that the world can be made better through the power of music and the arts, Bethel Woods makes music, visual, performing, and creative programs available and accessible to the community, helping people of all ages discover the arts and tap into their creative potential.

Located 90 miles north of New York City in Bethel, NY, the 1,000-acre campus includes the Pavilion Stage amphitheater with seating for 16,000, an intimate 422-seat indoor Event Gallery, and a Conservatory for arts education programming. The award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods carries on the history, spirit, and learnings of the 1960s and the Woodstock Music & Art Fair through the preservation and interpretation of the historic site. Bethel Woods is a not-for­-profit organization that relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations. For more information, please visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.

About Daniel’s Music Foundation
 

Daniel’s Music Foundation was founded in 2006 by the Trush Family to empower individuals with disabilities through music. Today, they serve thousands of individuals – locally at their 8,700 square-foot music center in NYC, and nationally through the DMF Online Community.

Through their Disability Awareness platform, which includes presentations about differences, a global award show - The Danny Awards, and record label - Just Call Me By My Name, they are challenging stereotypes about individuals with disabilities and working to build a more inclusive society for all. For more information, please visit www.danielsmusic.org.