Another unforgettable night brought artists, fans, and advocates together at Massey Hall to Live Loud for mental health
The evening was packed with electrifying performances, plenty of laughs, powerful personal stories, and a deep sense of togetherness.
“Throughout the evening, I was struck and humbled by how these iconic artists from every genre created a feeling of home in the room. Performers and audience were bound together by our shared belief in art as medicine, unapologetically using our collective megaphone to shout that we’re not going to be quiet about the importance of mental health anymore,” shared Make Music Matter’s Darcy Ataman.
Thank you to every artist who shared their talent, generosity, and joy. And to all who attended and everyone who has donated to the Live Loud campaign, thank you for showing up, speaking up, and supporting life-transforming programs for mental health and substance use health.
A night like this doesn’t happen without a whole lot of dedicated people behind the scenes.
We’re incredibly grateful to our 2026 Lead Sponsor, Bell Let’s Talk, and Silver Sponsors, the NHL and Canadian Tire. Our Bronze Sponsors are Harper Grey LLP and NLI Solutions. Special thanks to our Media Partners – Village Media, The Edge, Q107, New Country 93.5, and Boom 97.3 – for helping to spread the word about the event. We’re also grateful for the support of Community Partners and their in-kind contributions: Long & McQuade, Canada Helps, w Hotel Toronto, Gibson Gives, Yamaha, Null & Void, Unsinkable. A massive thank you to our amazing production teams and volunteer crew whose hard work, energy, and commitment helped bring Live Loud to life.
The energy of Live Loud carries forward into the work Make Music Matter does every day – putting music to work to help people heal and thrive.
Keep an eye on the Make Music Matter Instagram for more photos and highlights!
