The Danilo Perez Foundation in Panama recruits children and young people at social risk with a talent for music who can't afford a musical education and offers them a free scholarship to promote and develop their musical talents. Established in 2005, the Panamanian foundation supports children and youth, regardless of their socio-economic status, with music education as well as enabling them to become socially responsible members of Panamanian culture and respected citizens.

The Károly István Orphanage near Budapest has raised more than 6,000 children and is the biggest of its kind in Hungary. Music therapy plays a big role in the educational program of this orphanage, which also works a lot with physically as well as mentally handicapped children.

Festival director Norbert Saemann:

"Our drum festival is a non-profit event. We would like to give back and support those who are in need. Music and music education are what drives us. These two elements have always been the mission of our drum festival. Therefore we hope that donating our instruments to these two charitable organizations will be helpful to them and the children playing the instruments."

Line-up Meinl Drum Festival 2015
All artists performing at the Meinl factory in Gutenstetten, Germany on June 27th are:

• Thomas Lang
  
• Luke Holland
  
• Adam Markó
  
• Richard Spaven
  
• Ralph Peterson Jr
  
• Kerim "Krimh" Lechner
  
• Anika Nilles
  
• Matt Garstka
  
• Robert "Sput" Searight
  
• Benny Greb