METAL FOR GOOD presents its fourth annual Metal Merch Day fundraising campaign for Friday 23rd October 2026. It marks three years since Metal For Good began awarding grants to community organisations using music to change lives—previously funded projects include The Music Works, Heads Above The Waves and Gig Buddies. By the end of 2026, they will have supported more than 30 projects and distributed almost £50,000 in funding. Together, these projects are supporting mental health and well-being, helping young people thrive and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Every T-shirt bought, donation made, and auction bid placed helps us fund even more brilliant grassroots organisations. Fueled by the unstoppable energy of the metal community, they fund projects that use music to improve mental health, unlock young potential, and amplify underrepresented voices – because metal is more than music, it’s a movement. Metal Merch Day is their annual celebration of music, community and the positive difference we can make together. On Friday 23rd October, wear your favourite, oldest, loudest or most ridiculous piece of music merch to work, school, college, the gym or from the comfort of your own home. There are no rules. It could be your favourite band T-shirt, full corpse paint, some Rob Halford-inspired leather or the official 2026 Metal Merch Day T-shirt. Rock, metal, punk, alternative and everything in between is welcome. All we ask is that you make a donation (link below) to Metal For Good, we suggest £5 if you are able, and share a photo using #MMD26 and tag @metalforgood so your images can be shared! DONATION LINK HERE OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Alongside the official 2026 Metal Merch Day T-shirt has landed which can be purchased HERE, we are pleased to share official collaborations with Theory Of A Deadman HERE and Funeral For A Friend HERE “Metal Merch Day is a great idea, and the work Metal For Good are doing with music and community organisations is something we’re really proud to get behind.” says Ryan Richards “Funeral For A Friend have always been a band built on community, so doing a shirt with them felt like a natural fit. We hope people wear it loud and give what they can.”   
Bring Metal Merch Day to your workplace, school, college or community. Encourage everyone to wear music merch, collect donations or organise your own fundraising activity. You can keep it simple or go all-in, from a band T-shirt day to a bake sale, raffle, playlist takeover or best-dressed competition. Bid on something special– The Metal Merch Day auction will return with signed memorabilia, rare merchandise and one-of-a-kind items donated by artists and supporters from across the rock and metal community. Alternative makeup brand Jolie Beauty will be donating 10% of all sales on 23rd October, so go grab yourself something special. Brand Dixxon will be doanting 15% of sales on select collabs from 23rd-25th October. Longtime friends Skindred will play ‘Night of The Living Dread’ on 31st October at Alexandra Palace and are donating £1 for every ticket sold. There is also a fundraiser on 24th October in Nottingham with a pop-up beer festival, Vintage stalls, DJ sets from Heavy Metal Hairdresser, a raffle and more (see below) SHARE YOUR METAL MERCH ON 23RD OCTOBER
#MMD26 About Metal For Good: Fueled by the unstoppable energy of the metal community, Metal For Good funds projects that use music to improve mental health, unlock young potential, and amplify underrepresented voices – because metal is more than music, it’s a movement. The rock and metal community is truly unique. We’re brought together by a shared love of great music and a deep sense of belonging. We feel part of something bigger – accepted, understood, and supported, like someone’s always got our back. Music is transformational. Whether playing, listening or watching live – it can be an escape when you are struggling, give you a voice when you feel unheard, bring people together, and give you the confidence and skills to thrive. Through its fundraising, Metal For Good provides grants to community organisations that use music to change lives. Previously funded projects include The Music Works, Heads Above The Waves and Gig Buddies. Metal For Good is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, charity number 1201152. | 
