Join us for the 2025 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards
Be part of an event that blends science, wellness, and celebration - learn from leaders in music & brain health and support IMNF’s work advancing the healing power of music.
Tickets are now open for the 2025 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards, presented by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), at the The Glasshouse in New York City on Friday, November 21, 2025. This annual gathering brings together leaders in music therapy, neuroscience, and aging care for a powerful day of education, conversation, and celebration.
This year’s event will focus on music and mental health, and feature dynamic panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an evening awards ceremony honoring multi-platinum artist Maejor of the Frequency School for his contributions to music and wellness.
Music & Mental Health Symposium
Three expert-led panels exploring how music supports well-being:
The Neuroscience of Music & Emotion
Daniel Bowling, PhD (Stanford University); Pablo Ripollés, PhD (NYU)
Music Therapy & Music-Based Interventions
Ellen McCreedy, PhD (Brown University); Anna Palumbo, PhD (NYU)
Music-Based Technologies
Joanna Peña-Bickley, Founder & CEO, VibesAi
Schedule
Doors open at 12:00 PM for check-in and a brief welcome. From 1:00–4:00 PM, the Music & Mental Health Symposium features three expert-led panels with built-in networking breaks. At 4:00 PM, we transition to the Music Has Power® Awards, honoring Maejor of the Frequency School, and close the evening with his immersive experiential sound session.
Tickets
All-Access (Symposium + Maejor Performance): $150
Symposium Pass: $100
Performance Pass (Maejor): $50
Maejor: Music as a Force for Healing
We are proud to honor Maejor at this year’s Music Has Power® Awards Ceremony for his groundbreaking work at the intersection of music, wellness, and global impact. Inspired by his personal journey as a cancer survivor, Maejor has become a vocal advocate for the healing power of sound and music therapy.
As a Grammy-nominated artist and producer, Maejor’s work has amassed over 3 billion streams, including collaborations with Justin Bieber, DJ Martin Garrix, Nicki Minaj, and many others. Beyond his commercial success, Maejor uses his platform to promote mental health awareness, spiritual well-being, and community engagement. His podcast Maejor Frequency - winner of Adweek Podcast of the Year - has positioned him as a global voice for the power of music to transform lives.
Following the symposium, Maejor will guide a unique experiential sound session, offering a firsthand exploration of sound as a therapeutic modality; think deep tones and spacious soundscapes.
"Everyone wants to feel better and to do better, and music is such a universal tool to access that.”
- Maejor
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
We invite you to join us as a sponsor of this landmark event. Sponsors receive exclusive benefits, including:
- Promo video placement between panels (1–2 min for all sponsors; extended for major underwriters)
- VIP tickets and access to a private, off-site reception
- Brand visibility during panel sessions and the evening awards ceremony
- Alignment with innovation in music, brain health, and aging care
Sponsorship levels range from $2,500 to $50,000. To secure your sponsorship or discuss a custom package, please email us at imnf@wartburg.org.
