A famous band with three members from Macclesfield have launched a new t-shirt to raise money for charity.

New Order, famous for the 1983 club anthem Blue Monday, have launched a new shirt related to their song of the same name.

The new shirt will raise funds for the mental health charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

That's because today - Monday January 15 - is 'Blue Monday', a cultural phenomenon which is colloquially known as 'one of the most depressing days of the year'.

The shirt contains the lyric 'How does it feel', the first lyric from New Order track 'Blue Monday'. (Image - New Order / CALM / Peter Saville)

Music lovers can purchase the tee here for £25, with a tenner from each sale to CALM.

It is the second year in a row New Order have done this, in association with their long-time creative collaborator Peter Saville.

New Order said: "Starting a conversation with somebody could be the most important conversation that person ever has. It could be life-changing. So with 'how does it feel' we felt, as CALM ambassadors, we had the perfect lyric and message to get out there on the 2024 edition of the CALM Blue Monday t-shirts that Peter Saville has so beautifully designed. And knowing that all the money raised will help make sure CALM are there for even more people who are struggling makes it even more powerful."

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The shirt contains the lyric 'How does it feel', the first lyric from the legendary track.

Campaign Against Living Miserably CEO Simon Gunning said: "Blue Monday is a track that transcends generations and one I've always loved – with the opening line 'How does it feel' resonating with me and so many people. The track and the meaning behind perfectly aligns with the work we do at CALM to help shred the stigma of suicide and offering support to those struggling. Mental health affects us all and we know that one in five will have suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.

"We're so proud to work with Peter Saville and New Order – the t-shirts are a brilliantly creative idea that will reach people with the clear message that no matter the day or how you're feeling – help is there."

Three of New Order's five current members are from Macclesfield: Stephen Morris, Gillian Morris and Phil Cunningham. The band is rounded out by frontman Bernard Sumner and bassist Tom Chapman.