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Papa Roach turn UK concert tickets into CALM support

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Papa Roach have raised more than £40,000 for Campaign Against Living Miserably, according to Blabbermouth. The UK suicide prevention charity, known as CALM, has been part of the band’s fundraising efforts through a £1 donation included with each UK concert ticket.

An earlier stage of that partnership produced a £20,000 cheque, which the band presented before their sold-out show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley in February 2025. The money came from their UK tour dates. Those shows formed part of the Rise of the Roach tour, which celebrated 25 years of Infest, putting the charity partnership alongside a major moment in the band’s touring history.

The £1-per-ticket arrangement continued for their November 2026 UK run, giving fans another way to contribute through the shows themselves. CALM was named as the beneficiary in the ticket information for those dates.

For vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, the subject connects directly to the music. In a February 2025 interview with NME, he described “Last Resort” as a cry for help and explained how speaking openly about his struggles had connected him with listeners. “It’s always been part of our story and a part of my life,” he said. Shaddix also spoke about wanting to give something back to fans who had supported the band and helped him continue making music.

CALM provides a suicide prevention helpline alongside online advice covering issues such as depression, loneliness and money worries. Its resources also address how to support someone who is struggling. Donations help the charity keep its helpline running, giving the band’s fundraising a practical purpose beyond the concert itself.

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