Heal The Scene Updates
Stories from our staff and community on progress towards our mission of healing the scene, including behind-the-scenes goals and results, interviews from supporters and volunteers, special podcasts, and more.
Second cohort of local support walls launches
The second cohort of HeartSupport regional chapters is launching, ready to fundraise for their own Support Walls to heal the scene in their own neighborhood venues!
Solidarity in shared experiences: Kelly and Aria’s story
Two women at Furnace Fest 2025 found solidarity — and ongoing support — in their shared experiences.
Canadian band Wishwell partners with HeartSupport to bring mental health hope on their upcoming album ‘Controlled Emergency’
Canadian indie rock band Wishwell will be releasing a new album in 2026 saturated in mental health themes, making it the perfect partner for HeartSupport’s mission — but it’s far from the first time the band has aligned itself with the organization.
Mental health at sea: HeartSupport on the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise
HeartSupport partnered with the Emo’s Not Dead cruise to bring mental health to the sea, including running a special mental health pen pal program throughout the cruise.
One of HeartSupport’s first fan-powered Support Wall takes flight in Minneapolis
During HeartSupport’s fully fan-led activation of a community support wall, the multiplying capacity of local chapters was made incredibly clear.
How can you bring a Support Wall to heal the scene in your city?
Support Walls are now available to bring to any city, to be used for real mental health support at rock and metal shows! Here’s how to bring one to your community.
What is it really like to be a part of our Support Calls program?
One Support Calls participant says “I was able to fully open up about things that were bothering me and I was dealing with in silence for so long.”
HeartSupport’s 2026 Goals
These are HeartSupport’s goals for bringing mental health to the heavy music scene in 2026.
HeartSupport and August Burns Red cap off a powerful 2025 with Christmas Burns Red
Christmas Burns Red capped off an incredible 2025 with one final night of mental health impact in the metal community.
From the HeartSupport Staff: How You Made 2025 Unforgettable
From HeartSupport’s team to you, here’s what made 2025 so special in the scene.
HeartSupport’s 2025 Impact
HeartSupport is on a mission to get every fan in the rock and metal music scene connected in healing relationships. Here’s the impact they made in 2025.
HeartSupport at work: how one volunteer leveraged his company to build mental health community
Andy French used his employer’s charitable foundation to boost HeartSupport’s mission — and to bring mental health to work.
Contagious Community at Louder Than Life: Jessica’s Story
One fan’s honesty at HeartSupport’s booth at Louder Than Life led to an outpouring of support and interconnected community.
HeartSupport partners with Insomniac to bring hope to Warped Tour Orlando 2025
HeartSupport facilitated hope and community at Warped Tour Orlando 2025.
Reconciliation in Winter: “Keepsake” by Brotality Song Meaning
How do you reconcile with someone when you recognize that you might have been the cause of the rift? According to songwriter Reece Maopolski, that’s the question Brotality’s new song “Keepsake” centers around.
HeartSupport celebrates on-the-ground support in 2025 by sharing how you can keep it going in 2026
HeartSupport showed up in a big way in 2025, providing on-the-ground mental health support at 13 festivals and 21 tour dates.
When We Were Young 2025 supports each other at the HeartSupport booth
HeartSupport had the opportunity to facilitate vital moments of connection at When We Were Young 2025.
Impact across generations at Aftershock: Jade’s story
At Aftershock Festival 2025, a courageous 16-year-old girl found support for the first time in her life following abuse, bullying, depression, and self-harm.
Aftershock 2025 attendees open up about loss through HeartSupport
Through over 800 conversations on Aftershock 2025’s four days, HeartSupport was able to come alongside attendees in the ups and downs of life and loss.
HeartSupport reprises its impactful presence at Furnace Fest 2025
HeartSupport impacted the mental health of hundreds of music fans at Furnace Fest 2025.