If you thought the Heavy Metal Truants (HMT) had already pulled out all the stops for BLOODSTOCK Open Air’s 25th Anniversary, think again. Alongside their legendary charity cycle ride and the pedal-powered challenge in the arena, they’ve also launched an absolutely monster raffle packed with prizes that every rock and metal fan would love to get their hands on.
Better still? You don’t even need to be at BLOODSTOCK to enter.
Every ticket sold helps support the incredible work carried out by the Heavy Metal Truants’ partner charities, meaning every entry is helping make a genuine difference while giving you the chance to walk away with some seriously unbelievable loot.
🤘 What’s Up for Grabs?
The prize list is enough to make any metalhead start clearing shelf space at home.
Here’s what could be yours:
- 🔊 2 x Marshall Willen Cream Bluetooth Speakers
- 👕 A Signed Dixxon T-Shirt
- 💀 Killers Eddie Diorama
- 🎸 A Dave Murray 50th Anniversary Fender Guitar signed by Iron Maiden
- 🎟️ The legendary Wristbands of Destiny – 2 VIP Weekend Tickets to BLOODSTOCK every year for the next TEN YEARS!
Yes… you read that correctly.
Ten years of VIP BLOODSTOCK.
That alone is enough to make every festival fan start reaching for their wallet.
🎸 See the Iron Maiden Guitar in Person
One of the biggest talking points of this year’s raffle is undoubtedly the incredible Dave Murray 50th Anniversary Fender Guitar, personally signed by Iron Maiden.
If you’re heading to Catton Park this weekend, you can check it out up close in the RAM Gallery, where it’s on display throughout the festival.
It’s a proper centrepiece and one lucky fan will eventually be taking it home.
🎟️ Ticket Prices
The more tickets you buy, the better the value—and the greater your chances of winning.
Prices are:
- 🎫 1 Ticket – £5
- 🎫 5 Tickets – £20
- 🎫 10 Tickets – £35
- 🎫 25 Tickets – £65
- 🎫 50 Tickets – £100
Every ticket purchased goes towards supporting the fantastic charitable work carried out by Heavy Metal Truants.
💻 How to Enter
Entering couldn’t be easier.
Online
You can buy raffle tickets online through the official HMT at BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR! GiveWheel fundraiser.
The raffle is open from Wednesday 5 August until Sunday 9 August, meaning fans watching from home can still join in and support the cause.
At BLOODSTOCK
If you’re already enjoying the festival, simply head over to the Heavy Metal Truants Tent in the arena where one of the friendly HMT volunteers will sort you out with tickets.
🏆 When Is the Draw?
The winning tickets will be drawn live at 7:00pm on Sunday 9 August.
If you’re at BLOODSTOCK, you can collect your prize directly from the HMT Tent.
If you’ve entered online or you’re no longer on-site, don’t worry—the organisers will contact winners via text or email before arranging delivery the following week.
❤️ Rocking for a Reason
Heavy Metal Truants have become one of the most respected charitable organisations in the UK rock and metal community, raising millions of pounds for children’s charities over the years while proving that the metal family always comes together for a great cause.
Whether you’re dreaming of owning a signed Iron Maiden guitar, blasting music through new Marshall speakers, or securing a decade of VIP access to BLOODSTOCK, every ticket helps support charities that genuinely change lives.
That’s what makes this raffle feel even more special.
🤘 The Riff Report Says…
Let’s be honest… ten years of VIP BLOODSTOCK is the sort of prize most of us only dream about. Throw in a signed Iron Maiden guitar, exclusive collectibles and Marshall speakers, and this is easily one of the best festival charity raffles we’ve seen in years.
If you’re heading to Catton Park this weekend—or even if you’re following the action from your sofa—it’s well worth grabbing a few tickets. You might walk away with the prize of a lifetime, and even if you don’t, you’ll be helping Heavy Metal Truants continue their incredible fundraising work.
That’s a win-win in our book.
🤘 Good luck, and if you bag those Wristbands of Destiny… we’ll see you in the VIP area for the next decade, mun!
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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