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 licenced 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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Fleetwood Mac Rumours Sketch Official Tee T-Shirt Unisex
It’s one of the most iconic albums from one of the most iconic bands of all time. Love, feuds and fallouts are some of the driving factors behind Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album, giving it a quality that keeps you playing back for more and earning loyal legions with every generation that ‘discovers’ it for the first time.
This plain white tee is emblazoned with the album cover, featuring frontman Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks as "Rhiannon" her stage persona. Wear it with ripped jeans and a sequinned kimono to channel the 70s vibe.
Buy now £14.43, Amazon
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 £180.00, 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
H&M AC/DC Long printed T-shirt
H&M is a great place to pick up band tees on the high street, with a good jersey cotton selection available to appeal to all tastes. For rockers, AC/DC’s relaxed fit licenced tee comes in an easy-to-style monochrome look with sizes from XS to 2XL.
More of a Rolling Stones fan? Find them and more bands here.
Buy now £18.99, H&M
ASOS DESIGN oversized unisex license t-shirt with Dua Lipa front print in stone
Planning to see pop siren Dua Lipa this summer? Kit yourself out in a licenced tee from ASOS - this cream 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 £22.00, ASOS
Motörhead x Superdry Limited Edition Band T-Shirt
Immortalising the band’s 1979 tour, this limited edition Motörhead tee may be available in Superdry’s men’s collection but we say any fan can wear it with the right styling. The short sleeves and ribbed crew neck are universal fits that few will pay attention to - not with that beautiful graphic lighting up the front. Available in S - 2XL sizes.
Find a black version here.
Buy now £34.99, Superdry
Stradivarius Guns N' Roses T-Shirt
Sweet child or not, this G&R tee is a fast track to toughening up your look to biker-girl chic. Made from 100 per cent cotton, the design showcases the band's signature print on the front and can be worn cropped or loose as you like.
Buy now £17.99, Stradivarius
Mint Velvet Ramones T-Shirt
Made from comfortable breathable cotton, this simple t-shirt speaks volumes when it comes to Ramones love. The iconic print is easy to wear on and off the festival field or concert arena, making it a basic you'll reach for day after day.
Buy now £45.00, Mint Velvet
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 £42.00, Everpress
