The MBQ 'R U OK?' Day Album Launch

By Madeline Browne Join Me

Help us raise awareness for mental health!

We, The Maddie Browne Quintet, have decided to fundraise for R U OK? to help spread their message and help raise awareness for mental health. 

The Maddie Browne Quintet's (MBQ's) debut album is called 'The Method & The Madness'. It explores the highs and lows of university life, and the mental health challenges and experiences that come along with it. Almost entirely original compositions by Maddie Browne, the album challenges listeners to start a conversation about mental health. 

To help raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, Maddie (and everyone involved in the event) has chosen to not only host the event at Brunswick Artists' Bar on R U OK? Day 2025 (September 11), but to donate 100% of profits from the album launch to the R U OK? foundation.

About 8 people take their own lives in Australia every day.

For every death, it’s estimated another 30 people will attempt suicide.

89% of people report knowing somebody who has made an attempt.

We want to help change these numbers.

R U OK?’s vision is of a world where we are all connected and protected from suicide. 

Their mission is to inspire everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and support anyone struggling with life.

By inspiring people to take the time to ask, “Are you OK?” and listen, we can help people who are struggling with life to feel connected long before they even think about suicide.

Thank you so much for your support, together we will make a difference.

Event Information

Thursday 11th September 20:00 - 23:30
Brunswick Artists' Bar

My Achievements

My Updates

We did it!

Friday 12th Sep
Thank you to everyone who has donated to this important cause. We are absolutely thrilled that through this page alone, we have not only reached our fundraising target of $500, but surpassed it!

The MBQ will update the fundraising from the event as soon as possible and officially announce the total money raised on our socials. 

The album has been officially released on all streaming platforms, as well as Bandcamp! Check out our link tree (below) to listen to the album!

linktr.ee/themaddiebrownequintet

Thank you once again, this means the world to us!

Thank you!

Wednesday 10th Sep
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We have nearly reached our target of $500 and the event is yet to happen!
Don't miss the event in person! 8pm at Brunswick Artists' Bar - music from 8:30pm. All profits will be donated to R U OK? through our fundraising page.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

Tash & Paul Browne

Congratulations Maddie and MBQ. A fabulous cause to support. So proud of you all.

$106.12

Pamela Gribble

Congratulations to you and members of the quintet for supporting this cause.

$106.12

Ovens Family

Go Maddie! Great cause. Best of luck with the album launch!

$100

Chris Clarke

Great cause Maddie!!

$54.12

Walker Family

Good luck with your album launch Maddie and with your fundraising efforts for this great cause. R U OK

$52.92

Joey Virginie

Fantastic initiative Maddie! Well done. Keep Jazz Alive 🎵

$50

Elina Jays

Congratulations, Maddie! Through your music, you’re making a real difference. ❤️❤️

$27.81

Hannah Walsh

$27.81

Meg Pearson

$17.16

Chloe Vitginie