Metal & Honey Brings Fundraiser Back to Full Sail Live

Published Dec 11, 2024

Metal & Honey Brings Fundraiser Back to Full Sail Live

Trivium frontman Matt Heafy and special guests raised funds for the music therapy program at Orlando’s Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

A vibrant charity concert featuring Matt Heafy of Trivium on stage with dynamic lights, a packed audience, and 'Metal + Honey' branding on screen.

Full Sail University once again served as the venue for Trivium frontman Matt Heafy’s Metal and Honey Foundation fundraiser concert event. The live show, which supports the music therapy program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, was streamed to thousands of viewers on Twitch, with a live audience joining the show in person at Full Sail’s Live Venue in Winter Park, Florida.

Music has always been there for me and Ashley, so it’s our life’s work now to keep music therapy going in our community for those in need.”

Attendees got one-on-one time with Matt during a special VIP meet and greet before the show, purchased exclusive concert merchandise, and participated in a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting the hospital’s music therapy program.

Before a performance of Trivium fan favorites, original songs, and covers of artists including My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, R.E.M., and Radiohead, Matt welcomed fellow acts OrcaMind, Jazel, and Jodie Sinclair to open the show.

The music therapy program at Arnold Palmer, which uses a variety of interventions during a child’s treatment and recovery, including instrumental play, music/lyric composition, and music improvisation, was also in attendance to raise awareness and share information with attendees.

Supporting the program has been a longtime passion for Metal and Honey founders Ashley and Matt Heafy, who started the annual concert event as both a standalone fundraiser as well as a celebration of funds raised throughout the year during streams on Matt’s popular Twitch channel.

“Ashley and I started the Metal and Honey Foundation to help bring music therapy to the children staying at The Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital in Orlando. Some of the kids are there for days, weeks, months, or more,” said Matt. “Imagine being a kid stuck at the hospital without an outlet, or something to do, or something to connect to or escape with. Music has always been there for me and Ashley, so it’s our life’s work now to keep music therapy going in our community for those in need.”

More than 20 students worked alongside Full Sail’s live event crew, who provided technical and logistical support for the event, including audio, lighting, video, graphics, and planning.

“It was truly the best year yet with all the incredible performers,” shared Matt following the show. “Thank you to Full Sail for creating a truly incredible event and experience.”