This is my journey so far , it all started in 2024 when the metal world found me . As before that point I was a Rap artist that retired in 2019 after me and my team raised money to help the local bars that were shutting down during the start of Covid, I went on to pursue owning my own business leaving the music world alone. Early in 2024 I was sitting on my couch, at that time enjoyed being a business owner and was a father to a new born baby girl, when a highschool friend reached out to me about trying out for drums in a band and that he had all the equipment i would need. Im a very ambitious man I love to sit and day dream about my future and try my hardest to make it a reality , So I jumped on it and said yes , unfortunately the band broke up 2 weeks later and it was just me and the guitarist . After a few weeks of trying to write we went ahead and did a cover of Limp Bizkit and thats when I discovered my metal voice and how natural and good it made me feel to do extreme vocals . Fast forward to our 2nd show at Stans Room we had 1 in december and the 2nd opening up for Cultis Black a touring band in January of 2025 in Stans Room. That was a monumental moment not because it was a packed house . Not because of the compliments and the energy I felt from the crowd. But because it was the first time I performed with my Father on stage in the metal world . As the locals that know who my dad is Gary Wayne of Fort Wayne Indiana, He has always been involved with the local metal scene . I went my own way he went his as most fathers and sons do. But like the universe says you are more like you father then you think lol. From that show on I really went full board with being in a band and booking my own events and my own festivals , locally and regionally . Ive been just fine with how things are going as we are currently battling it out on a tv show for a Sony deal, and hosting my own yearly festival Pyrefest that takes place In a new Outdoor Venue called the Vibes Venue in Fort Wayne Indiana. Now.... with the closing of Stans room / Pieres/ Century Hall , us as a music scene has lost all of our all age venues, and a place for locals and national musicians to play together , I may not know as much as the big venues , I may need more help from the community , but I do truly believe I can build a new home for all acts , all genres of music, and a new home for the younger generations of musicians yet to come ! I believe in the kids they are our future they need a place to come and listen to their favorite artists and discover new music ! its equally important for all age groups to have a new home where they feel safe , they build ever lasting memories, and have a new venue where the can come in weekly and enjoy the atmosphere, I am working my tail off to build a team and involve the community in helping us secure and restore a the music scene here ! 

I will say this is all new to me and I have never reached out to the community for help before and I was talked into building this hahaha but I do promise I appreciate everyone for taking the time to read this , the time to share this , to donate if you choose ! I am Blaze Wenglikowski and I cant wait to take apart of building something very special in Fort Wayne, Indiana! 

All the money raised will go to establishing a new venue, turning on the utilities , building a sound system and getting all the correct licensing , establishing a good and safe security team.

Local Music Revival

Still $19,740 to go. Help us build momentum.