Stoke The Fire Stoke The Fire #019 – Daniel Winter-Bates (Bury Tomorrow)
Mar 23, 2022
Daniel Winter-Bates, the passionate frontman of metal band Bury Tomorrow and NHS worker, dives deep into mental health advocacy. He shares his experiences in creating safe spaces for fans and the emotional challenges faced during the pandemic. Daniel opens up about his personal struggles, from an eating disorder to trauma, and emphasizes the small acts of kindness that can make a difference. He redefines mindfulness and discusses the dual role of social media in both harm and healing, calling for empathy in conversations that matter.
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NHS And Touring Collision
- Daniel describes juggling NHS work and touring, using both roles to stay grounded during intense periods.
- He recounts moving from cultural work into staff wellbeing as the pandemic hit and working 80–90 hour weeks supporting ICU and frontline staff.
Embed Professional Support In Safe Spaces
- When offering mental-health support, always include trained practitioners and signpost resources to manage risk.
- Create environments where people can speak without feeling the session is tied to the band or performance.
The Body Bags Moment
- Daniel shares a harrowing memory of a nurse saying, “I don't have enough body bags for the weekend.”
- That moment propelled him into overdrive building safe spaces and psychological support for staff.