A Bangor music festival aimed at combating suicide and mental health issues has expanded into a two day event!

According to Waterfrontconcerts.com, the 5th annual Rise Above Fest will be a two day event on July 22nd and July 23rd.

Bands performing include Shinedown, Korn, Skillet, Pop Evil, Theory of A Deadman, and Seether.

Shaun Morgan, frontman of Seether, founded the festival as a way to honor his brother who had passed away due to death by suicide.  So far, the festival has raised over $120,000 for suicide prevention.  If you are not able to attend, you can make a donation here

Tickets are on sale on February 24th and you can get more details here

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