The UK’s 2025 Eurovision act Remember Monday have said that they will be donating 100% of the profits earned from their song “what the girls bathroom is for” to the charity Mermaids. Mermaids supports trans, non-binary and gender queer young people in the UK. The band say the decision has been prompted by the updated guidance from the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on single-sex spaces.
Remember Monday to donate profits to Mermaids
British girl group Remember Monday will donate 100% of the profits of their song “what the girls bathroom is for” to the charity Mermaids. The band made the decision in response to the updated guidance on single-sex spaces from the EHRC.
The updated guidance came into effect earlier this month. It follows the United Kingdom Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of sex, under the Equality Act. The updated guidance from the EHRC means that service providers can, in some circumstances, restrict access to single-sex services on the basis of biological sex. The update says trans people should use either gender-neutral facilities, or ones that match their biological sex. Trans people are protected against discrimination and harassment in existing legislature, with the Equality Act 2010 protecting people on the grounds of both biological sex and gender reassignment.
“what the girls bathroom is for” was originally released in 2024, before Remember Monday appeared on the Eurovision stage. Speaking to queer publication Attitude Magazine, the girls said the song is “about celebrating girlhood and inclusivity in all its forms”. They say the song “felt like quite the stark opposite from these new rules that are being enforced. It just felt strange to have a song about that and not do anything?”.
Posting on Instagram, Remember Monday said:
The girls bathroom is a place where we’ve made friends, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and we’ve felt SAFE. Trans women deserve to have that too. THAT’S what the girls bathroom is for. Stream the song to contribute. Sending all our support to the trans, non binary and gender diverse community, we love you.
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Who are Mermaids?
Mermaids is a charity in the UK that “supports trans, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people and the important people in their lives”.
Established in 1995, Mermaids is now one of the UK’s leading trans-focused charities. The organisation provides services directly to trans children and young people, as well as their families. They also aim to support professionals and organisations to help trans people feel safe.
Remember Monday’s Eurovision history
Trio Remember Monday is made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele. The group first met at school in Farnborough in Hampshire, bonding over their love of music. Each of the members of the group have extensive music experience, including musical theatre runs and performing for Queen Elizabeth II. The group auditioned for The Voice UK in 2019, joining Jennifer Hudson’s team. Ultimately, They were knocked out of the competition before the final.
In 2025, Remember Monday represented the UK at Eurovision in Basel with their song “What the Hell Just Happened”. The BBC selected the UK’s Eurovision entry internally. Remember Monday were announced as the UK’s representative after speculation in local media.
“What the Hell Just Happened?” was written by Remember Monday themselves, as well as Julie Aagaard, Kes Kamara, Sam Brennan, Thomas Stengaard and Tom Hollings. At the close of voting in the Grand Final, the UK finished 19th, earning 88 points. All these points came from the jury, including 12 points from the Italian jury.
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News source: Remember Monday / Instagram / Mermaids / Attitude Magazine
Image credits: Remember Monday / AFP
Tetiana Viznytsia