Blossoms, Fontaines DC, Inhaler And Tom Walker Launch CALM’s Inaugural ‘Lifelines’ Exclusive Music Merch Line
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Blossoms, Fontaines DC, Inhaler and CALM Ambassador Tom Walker are all donating a lyric to feature in the first series of exclusive tees to raise vital funds for CALM’s life-saving work - with more artists to be announced
‘Lifelines’ feature lyrics that capture a feeling of hope, which could be the message that someone needs to remind themselves to give tomorrow a chance
The tees will be available through a series of drops, kicking off with Blossoms - available to buy at shop.thecalmzone.net from 7am, Wednesday 25th June
CALM revealed that 6,929 15-24 year-olds in the UK lost their lives to suicide in the last decade, with as many as two-fifths (39%) of those aged 18-34 having experienced a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts over the past five years aloneJune 2025 -Suicide prevention charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), has today announced ‘Lifelines’, a life-saving collaboration with some of the music industry’s leading artists, to raise vital funds for CALM’s life-saving work.
"Let's spend this life as one" - Blossoms (The Keeper)
"It's Amazing To Be Young" - Fontaines DC (It’s Amazing To Be Young)
"It won’t always be like this / When it breaks, I know you're gonna be there" - Inhaler (It won’t always be like this / When it breaks)
"I wish you knew you had a lifeline" -Tom Walker (Lifeline)
The tees will be available through a series of drops, kicking off with Blossoms - available to buy at shop.thecalmzone.net from 7am, Wednesday 25th June - ahead of their sold-out fundraising gig with Inhaler for CALM on Thursday 26th June. Release dates for Fontaines DC, Inhaler and Tom Walker to be announced. All t-shirts will be available to purchase at the CALM online shop for £30, with profits going to CALM.
CALM revealed that 6,929 15-24 year-olds in the UK lost their lives to suicide in the last decade, with as many as two-fifths (39%) of those aged 18-34 having experienced a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts over the past five years alone. The money raised from ‘Lifelines’ will help fund CALM’s commitment to providing practical support to be able to intervene.
Simon Gunning, CEO of CALM, said: “Music is part of the DNA of CALM - right from the time Tony Wilson helped us launch, and music is a powerful tool in our fight against suicide. One word, one message, one line of a song that means so much to you, can make a world of difference. We couldn’t be more grateful to all the artists involved in ‘Lifelines’, for using their platforms in this way, showing just what a juggernaut of a power for good music can be.”
Chris Price, Head of Music, BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra, and CALM Trustee, said: “The power of a lyric to be a light at the end of the tunnel for someone who's struggling can't be overstated. 'Lifelines' is a fantastic initiative by CALM to bring that light to those who need it. This is just the beginning of what we hope will be a long and transformational partnership with the artist and songwriter community.”
Need help? Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) hosts a life-saving suicide prevention helpline and provides vital online mental health resources for anyone who needs them. Visit www.thecalmzone.net.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM):
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a suicide prevention charity fighting to help people end their misery and not their lives. They run a life-saving helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. It’s free, anonymous and open from 5 pm to midnight every day.
Their website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical, non-clinical advice to make talking and managing mental health easier.
CALM also run vital campaigns to increase awareness, smash stereotypes, and change the culture around mental health and suicide.
