Heavy
Padel.
Truants.
More than a tournament. A one-day collision of sport, sound and serious community — built by the live entertainment industry, played for a cause that matters. Returning to Berlin in 2026.
A new ritual
for the industry.
HEAVY PADEL TRUANTS is a charity padel gathering for the German live entertainment and music industry — a one-day intersection of match-day energy, aftermatch culture and serious networking. Born from the spirit of Heavy Metal Truants, played for the kids.
Not a tournament. A movement — where promoters, label heads, venue owners, artists and creatives trade ideas in shorts instead of suits.
You had to
be there.
2026 will
be bigger.
More courts. More players. More music. More impact. Returning players, surprise guests and a community that's only getting louder.
Let's Play For
A Cause.
Every euro raised — through entries, contributions and partner support — goes directly to Save the Children via Heavy Metal Truants. 100%. No fees. No catch.
The world's largest independent children's rights organisation. Active in over 100 countries.
Raised in our first edition and sent directly to children's aid programmes.
Every cent goes to the cause. No administrative fees, no middlemen, no catch.
From Truants
with love.
Founded in 2013 by Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood and former Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas, Heavy Metal Truants is a music-industry movement that has raised over £3M for children's charities. HEAVY PADEL plugs into that legacy — same purpose, new playground.
Founded by Rod Smallwood & Alexander Milas to unite the music industry for children's causes.
For children's charities across the UK and beyond — through cycling, concerts, and community.
Every pound goes to organisations protecting and supporting vulnerable children worldwide.