Nov 14, 2025
Loyal to the Craft
A Wild Weekend at Warped Tour Orlando: Loyal to the Craft Shows Up Big
Warped Tour Orlando was packed with energy this year, and our crew at Loyal to the Craft brought something special to the festival grounds. Each day, local School of Rock bands took over our booth on the Smartpunk Stage, turning it into a full-on showcase of young talent. These kids didn’t just play—they owned it. Watching them step into a real festival environment and handle it like pros is exactly why we do what we do.
Giving the next generation a chance to perform on a stage like this is at the heart of Loyal to the Craft. We want young artists to feel what it’s like to live their dream, even for a moment, because opportunities like these can change the course of a kid’s creative life.
And then things went from incredible to unreal.
Sum 41’s front man, Deryck Whibley, surprised everyone by stopping by the booth. The crowd went silent for about half a second before exploding when he jumped in and performed “The Hell Song” with one of the bands. It was one of those moments people will talk about for years—the kind of once-in-a-lifetime experience that only happens when music brings the right people together at the right time.
Seeing Deryck sing alongside these young musicians was a reminder of what Loyal to the Craft is built on: inspiration, access, and genuine support for future artists. We’re here to motivate the next generation to chase their dreams, keep creating, and believe that anything is possible.
Warped Tour Orlando delivered the magic, and we were proud to help spark it.
