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Metal Legends Fund London College Futures
3 Jul
Summary
- Metallica supports 1,000 disadvantaged students in London.
- The initiative aims to boost education and employment prospects.
- The band has previously supported 15,000 students in the US.
The iconic heavy metal band Metallica has launched a significant educational initiative in London, pledging financial support to 1,000 disadvantaged students at Capital City College. This expansion of their Metallica Scholars Initiative brings their total grant funding to over $16.5 million, benefiting around 15,000 students across the United States since its inception in 2019.
The band is providing Capital City College with £186,000. This funding is earmarked to assist students with various needs, including essential travel costs and enrollment in short courses designed to enhance their skill sets and employability.
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich highlighted the band's motivation, emphasizing a desire to give back to the "incredibly passionate" global communities they have engaged with throughout their 45-year touring history. This commitment underscores their dedication to fostering education and opportunity beyond their musical endeavors.
