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Want to win private box tickets to Harry Styles at Wembley? Enter Big Issue’s 35th birthday auction

A private box for Harry Styles at Wembley, an original painting by Fatboy Slim and a meet-and-greet with Bryan Adams are among the prizes with every winning bid support Big Issue’s work to create new earning opportunities for our vendors

Big Issue turns 35 this year and we are hosting an exclusive online auction featuring unique collectibles and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to celebrate.

Get bidding now to be in with a chance of securing a private box for Harry Styles at Wembley, an original painting by Fatboy Slim, a Scotland rugby jersey, signed by the current men’s team, and VIP tickets to see Bryan Adams with a personal meet-and-greet. 

Win prizes and support Big Issue in our 35th birthday auction here

Canadian singer Adams has been an advocate for ending homelessness for many years and teamed up with Big Issue for a photo book about Big Issue vendors called Homeless in 2019.

Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams is a “proud supporter” of Big Issue. Image: Bryan Adams

Adams said: “As a proud supporter of Big Issue for many years, I am thrilled to be able to support this auction and help raise vital funds to enable people affected by poverty to earn, learn and thrive.”

Other prizes up for grabs include a Liverpool FC shirt signed by members of the 2005 ‘Miracle of Instanbul’ Champions League-winning squad and a signed Jeremie Frimpong shirt from the current team.

You could win an exclusive behind-the scenes experience on the set of BARE – a new film starring Florence Hunt, Isla Fisher and Colin Firth and directed by Lorna Tucker – as well as two exclusive tickets to Lionsgate’s major film premieres in late 2026. Signed drumsticks from Queen drummer Roger Taylor could also be yours too.

Every winning bid goes towards the Big Issue Transformation Fund, creating new earning opportunities for our vendors and driving digital-first solutions. Own a piece of history while investing in a future where everyone can change their lives.

The online auction is open now, running until 18 May when Big Issue is holding a celebratory dinner to mark our birthday. Get your bid in now here.

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