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Metallica’s Concert-Linked Charitable Drive Boosts Cardiff Foodbank and Blood Donations
6/29/2026, 9:34:24 PM
Metallica’s Concert-Linked Contributions
On 30 June 2024, Metallica closed their M72 World Tour at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The band’s All Within My Hands foundation donated to Cardiff Foodbank and, with the Welsh Blood Service, NHS Blood and Transplant and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, launched a blood-donation drive across Wales.
Background & Context
The M72 tour, now in its fourth year, has reached four million fans globally. Cardiff Foodbank, operating eight centres and a mobile service, assists about 20 000 people annually, a third of them children. The charity reports a 27 % drop in food donations this year while demand stays level, reflecting cost-of-living strain.
Key Figures & Organizations
Key participants include Metallica and its All Within My Hands foundation; Cardiff Foodbank CEO Rachel Biggs; Welsh Blood Service spokesperson Alan Prosser and senior official Simon Campbell-Daves; Metallica tour accountant Chris Risner; and partner agencies NHS Blood and Transplant and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.
Data & Statistics
The All Within My Hands foundation pledged €23 000 (?£20 000), enough for roughly 9 000 meals. Cardiff Foodbank serves 20 000 people annually, with children making up about one-third. Its 2024 operating budget is £700 000, and food donations fell 27 % year-on-year. Blood-donation clinics run through 3 July, attracting thousands of fans.
Official Statements & Responses
Rachel Biggs said the donation would immediately restock empty shelves and sustain the foodbank through summer. Alan Prosser described the partnership as a “unique moment” for UK blood donation, noting the large donor turnout. Metallica’s foundation framed the effort as part of its broader mission to combat food insecurity and support health initiatives in tour cities.
Verbatim Quotes
- “What's great for us [is] it helps raise the profile and what Metallica are doing is mobilising their fans, mobilising the local community,” — Rachel Biggs, CEO, Cardiff Foodbank
- “We cannot be any more thankful to them and to Metallica for their support in making this happen, it's been incredible.” — Simon Campbell-Daves, Welsh Blood Service
- “giving back was important to the band... and the fans” — Chris Risner, Metallica tour accountant
- “It shows that people who can make a difference are prepared to make a difference,” — Eddie Cawston, Cardiff Foodbank volunteer
On-the-Ground Reports
Volunteer Vivian Horwood said the donation “shows they are sharing and caring,” while Eddie Cawston noted the immediate boost to food parcels. Both described a visible increase in supplies after the contribution.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Nova reports the donation as €23 000, while the foodbank’s email referenced a £20 000 pledge, creating a currency discrepancy. No data on other recent celebrity donations were provided, limiting comparative analysis.
What’s Next
Blood-donation clinics stay open until 3 July, aligning with the final M72 leg. Metallica’s upcoming shows in Glasgow and London will feature similar charitable collaborations. Cardiff Foodbank expects the funds to sustain operations through the summer amid continued economic pressure.
