Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve.
If you worship a certain band or a musician, there’s no better way to shout your love for them than through a licenced tee.
Whether you’re off to a gig or just lounging around on the weekend, a band t-shirt tells the world unashamedly that you’re a die-hard fan, someone who will happily showcase their dedication and passion to their No. 1 artist on their chest.
You’ll know every lyric to every song - even the B-sides. You won’t mistake Metallica for simply a font, rather than one of the greatest heavy metal acts in history, as one viral shopping video did in 2017. You’re better than that.
From pop to R&B, country to indie and everything in between, merch is the fuel that propels the band’s fame machine, so if you like the artist, buying a tee with their face on is a way of supporting them. That said, there are plenty of licensed collections out there, with Topshop, New Look and H&M leading the charge on the high street for cool music tees that can be paired with pretty much anything in your wardrobe.
Whether you’re headed to a summer festival, heading to a gig or you’re crossing international borders just to see your favourite singer live, a well-chosen band tee can be an effortless outfit and will make you feel united with your fellow fans.
We’ve rounded up the best options across genres to help you find your new, never-taking-it-off favourite.
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Levi’s® x Oasis Band Tee
With its classic crew neck, 100 per cent cotton material, and simple but effective graphic, this is a band tee that you’ll feel proud to wear. The light, chambray blue colour makes it a perfect summer staple.
Buy now £30.00, Levi’s®
Madeworn The Rolling Stones Tee
Jagger and co are rendered here in appealing cartoon form for a tee celebrating the Rolling Stones’ 1981 tour. Made from 100 per cent cotton and with a screen print graphic, the vintage-look design is perfect for casual moments but can easily be dressed up for events that call for an ‘industry bigwig’ dress code.
Buy now £171.00, Revolve
NW2 Blondie Leopard Print Printed Boyfriend Fit T-Shirt
One way or another, the band tee trend will getcha good. This simple cotton jersey silhouette is given the Blondie treatment with a print of Ms Harry doing her thing against a leopard print background. Partner with distressed jeans and a slash of bright red lipstick.
Buy now £16.00, Asda
Fanclub Yes Sir I Can Boogie Oversized Retro Slogan T-Shirt - Vintage White
Eurovision, but make it work appropriate? Those old enough to remember the song won’t be able to stop humming it all day when they catch a glimpse of your Bacarra tribute tee.
Buy now £45.00, Wolf & Badger
Everpress Queen of Clubs POD
Offering unique tees and sweatshirts by small artists, you're bound to stumble across some wardrobe flavour at Everpress. This monochrome sweatshirt has caught our eye thanks to the Queen DJ design on the back. God save the rave, indeed.
Also available as a t-shirt, both offered in sizes XS - 2XL.
Buy now £30.00, Everpress
Next White Oversize Official License Dua Lipa Graphic Print T-Shirt
Adore pop siren Dua Lipa? Kit yourself out in a licenced tee from Next - this Houdini-themed one will look cute with a denim mini and jacket. The oversized fit offers a casual look that you can tighten by tucking in or rolling the lower half into a knot to create a cropped effect.
It’s available in S to 2XL.
Buy now £28.00, Next
