Heart on Your Sleeve Fest 3 Deep Dive w/ Chantal Roeske | Metal Maniacs Podcast Ep. 136
The Metal Maniacs PodcastShow Notes
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Metal Maniacs Podcast, we sit down with a truly special guest and longtime friend of the show—Chantal Roeske, returning for the 4th time to talk all things Heart on Your Sleeve Fest 3 (HOYSF 3) and the continued evolution of her impact on the heavy music community. Chantal is the founder of Heart on Your Sleeve Fest, the vocalist and guitarist of Tonguecutter, a multi-instrumentalist, photographer, and one of the most passionate scene advocates out there. This conversation goes far beyond a standard fest recap—we dig deep into community, growth, passion, leadership, and legacy. What We Cover in This Episode:🔥 The Evolution of Heart on Your Sleeve FestWe talk about how HOYSF has grown and matured over the years—emotionally and logistically. Chantal opens up about lessons learned, the behind-the-scenes realities of running a fest, and how her definition of “success” has shifted beyond numbers and attendance.🎤 Leadership, Vision & Scene-BuildingWhat does it really take to run a festival from inside the scene? Chantal breaks down the invisible work fans never see, the responsibility that comes with curating spaces for artists, and how supporting bands goes far beyond just putting them on a bill.🔮 Looking ForwardWe close by looking ahead: the long-term vision for Heart on Your Sleeve Fest, what Chantal hopes people feel when they attend, and her thoughts on the future of heavy music communities. As always, this episode is packed with honesty, insight, and love for the scene. Huge thanks to Chantal, the volunteers, bands, and fans who continue to make HOYSF something truly special. 👉 Follow, support, and stay connected with Chantal Roeske, Tonguecutter, -https://tonguecutter.com/ and Get tickets now- https://heartonyoursleevefest.com/ to Heart on Your Sleeve Fest. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share to help support the Metal Maniacs Podcast and the heavy music community.Metal lives. Community matters. 🤘 Follow Us-https://linktr.ee/metalmaniacsmi
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