BETHEL — July 10, 2025 (BETHEL, NY) –  Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF) are again joining forces to present a one-day, all-encompassing music festival on the historic grounds of Woodstock 1969. Taking place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday, July 25, Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities will highlight musicians with disabilities and feature an array of inclusive activities from dance parties and drum circles to an interactive mural plus sensory- friendly devices, accessible instruments and exhibits.

“We’re proud to welcome Hello Inclusion back to Bethel Woods alongside our incredible partners at Daniel’s Music Foundation,” said Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “This festival captures the spirit of our roots through joy, self-expression and community, creating a space where everyone can connect through music.”

The Horizon Stage will host a diverse lineup of six artists from DMF’s record label, Just Call Me By My Name® ranging from 14-year-old pop and opera star Iolanta to the rock band primarily composed of wounded combat veterans - The Resilient, among others.

“Bethel Woods carries a powerful cultural legacy of social impact and creating connections through music. Hosting Hello Inclusion here gives us the chance to unite artists and audiences of all abilities in a space that reflects the event’s mission,” said Ken Trush, DMF Co-Founder & Managing Director. “Our goal is to create a meaningful experience that brings people together and showcases the talent within our community,” echoed Daniel Trush, DMF Co-Founder & President. 

New this year, admission to Hello Inclusion is free-of-charge, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors. More information about Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities and how to reserve tickets can be found here.

Lead sponsors for Hello Inclusion are Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Dolber Family Foundation. Performance sponsors are The FAR Fund and the Irwin Siegel Agency: Howard Siegel - president.

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, a Campground for more than 1,500 campers 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 https://link.edgepilot.com/s/4c1e9425/SugytXN_Ikm-uyk8jlmunA?u=http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/.

About Daniel’s Music Foundation

In 2006, The Trush Family founded Daniel’s Music Foundation to provide access to music for people with disabilities.

In 2025, DMF is continuing to diminish isolation with free in-person and online music programs nationally. We are also helping to build a more equitable future for people with disabilities through high profile events like - The Danny Awards® and Hello Inclusion®, and our boutique record label - Just Call Me By My Name®.

As an organization, we are passionately committed to empowerment, changing perception and diminishing isolation for people with disabilities. For more information, please visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e8f53804/quvFEoa1hEmLQ_g3wKVVrQ?u=http://www.danielmusic.org/.