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.
HeartSupport at Louder Than Life 2026: This music is what kept me alive
At Louder Than Life 2026, HeartSupport was able to show up for those who were struggling with suicide.
Loved through loss: a fan’s experience at Velocity Fest 2026
Velocity Festival 2026 featured a diverse array of headliners including Creed, Shinedown, and Carrie Underwood. HeartSupport was on the grounds in Dyersville, Iowa for the three-day fest. That’s where our team of volunteers met Alia, who had just lost her husband.
"Broken Throne" by If Not For Me Song Meaning: Overcoming religious judgment
Lead singer and songwriter Patrick Glover took the time to share with HeartSupport about the band’s ties to mental health, the power of community, and the meaning of the song “Broken Throne.”
Transforming relationships at record-breaking Warped Tour DC 2026
Warped Tour D.C. 2026 was another reminder of what HeartSupport does best: meet fans where they are to draw out the courage and connection that’s already inside of them. Ultimately, the number of fans HeartSupport was able to connect with broke organizational records.
Hillhaven hosts concert benefiting HeartSupport
Hillhaven has been aligned with the mission of HeartSupport since they launched as a band. They took it to the next level on May 28, 2026 when they held a concert benefiting HeartSupport’s work supporting mental health in the music scene.
“Dead Doesn’t Hurt” by Hillhaven song meaning: catharsis after betrayal
Hillhaven’s “Dead Doesn’t Hurt,” released on May 29, 2026, focuses on finding catharsis and forgiveness after experiencing extreme betrayal.
HeartSupport returns to Welcome to Rockville 2026, providing mental health support to hundreds of music fans
HeartSupport returned to Welcome to Rockville 2026, bringing more hope and mental health healing to one of the biggest rock and metal festivals in the country.
Breaking the isolation of chronic illness: Anna’s story
Anna told her story of surviving cancer but losing friends at Furnace Fest — and in doing so, found a whole new community.
Activating the Carolinas: How This Team Leader Brought A Support Wall Home
This powerhouse Team Leader brought HeartSupport’s music-driven mental health support to North Carolina — and you can join her.
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.
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.
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.