In a powerful fusion of music and mental health advocacy, the Live Your Lyrics 2024 event is set to take center stage on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Nissi’s Entertainment & Events Center in Lafayette, Colorado. This annual gathering, coinciding with Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, aims to break the silence surrounding suicide, foster open conversations, and provide support through the universal language of music.
The event, running from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., was founded by Dave Sluiter following the tragic loss of his partner to suicide. What began as a small awareness event at his church has evolved into a significant community initiative. ‘Our mission is to dismantle societal stigmas surrounding mental health and offer hope and alternatives to individuals contemplating self-harm or suicide,’ Sluiter explains, underlining the event’s core purpose.
Live Your Lyrics 2024 promises attendees an afternoon of joy, music, and camaraderie. The lineup features three local bands – Funk Knuf, Hey Lady, and Special Guest Pianist Brandon Swing – each donating their time and talent to perform 1.5-hour sets, with Brandon Swing offering a 30 to 45-minute performance. Beyond the music, the event creates spaces for sharing and connection, fostering new friendships and meaningful dialogues.
This year’s proceeds will benefit Mental Health Partners (MHP), a local organization providing expert mental health and substance use care. MHP’s crisis center offers round-the-clock walk-in care for those facing urgent mental health or substance use issues, aligning perfectly with Live Your Lyrics’ mission of support and hope.
The importance of this event extends beyond its entertainment value. By combining music with mental health awareness, Live Your Lyrics creates a unique platform to address a critical issue. Suicide remains a significant public health concern, with far-reaching impacts on communities. Events like this play a crucial role in destigmatizing mental health discussions, encouraging those struggling to seek help, and educating the public on available resources.
Community support for Live Your Lyrics is evident through its sponsors and partners, including Crazy Good Marketing, i2i Workforce, Azafran, PelleyConnects, and Red Rock Roofing. Community partners such as Colorado Companies to Watch, First United Methodist Church of Lafayette, and ProsperBridge further demonstrate the collective effort behind this initiative.
The event’s accessibility is emphasized through its ticket pricing: $25 for adults, $10 for ages 3-20, and free admission for children two and under. Tickets can be purchased at https://liveyourlyrics.life/, making the event inclusive for families and individuals across different age groups.
As suicide awareness and prevention continue to be critical societal issues, events like Live Your Lyrics play an essential role in community-based approaches to mental health. By combining the universal appeal of music with targeted awareness efforts, this event has the potential to reach individuals who might otherwise feel isolated or hesitant to seek help.
The Live Your Lyrics 2024 event stands as a testament to the power of community, music, and open dialogue in addressing complex social issues. As attendees gather at Nissi’s on September 15th, they will not only enjoy quality musical performances but also contribute to a larger movement of understanding, compassion, and support for those affected by mental health challenges and suicide.
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