Breadcrumb Home News Photo Diary: ALT BLK ERA Take Glaston... Photo Diary: ALT BLK ERA Take Glastonbury Posted: 27/06/2023 Copy URL http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/news/photo-diary-alt-blk-era-take-glastonbury Photo Diary: ALT BLK ERA Take Glastonbury Posted: 27/06/2023 Copy URL http://www.youthmusic.org.uk/news/photo-diary-alt-blk-era-take-glastonbury Photos: Mike MayorYouth Music NextGen Fund artists, ALT BLK ERA, brought their empowering Nu-Metal sounds to Glastonbury.Having played their first ever gig just over a year ago, Youth Music NextGen Fund artists ALT BLK ERA made their Glastonbury debut this weekend.Taking over a stage in Shangri-La with Earache Records, Nyrobi and Chaya of ALT BLK ERA were joined by heavy music artists such as Cassyette, Skindred, and HORROR.Noting The Prodigy, Rico Nasty and Ashnikko amongst their inspirations, ALT BLK ERA merged Nu Metal, Rap, Punk and Electronic in their Glastonbury performance. Full of heavy basslines, electric guitars, dark strings, and tongue-twisting rap, the duo's set at the iconic festival was both spine-tingling and mosh-inducing.Get an insider's look at ALT BLK ERA's Glastonbury set in this photo diary. Image Image Image @youthmusic Youth Music NextGen artists @ALT BLK ERA vlog their day at #glastonbury - from getting ready to performing on stage. #glasto #altblkera #numetaltiktok #heavymusic #glastonbury2023 ♬ original sound - Youth Music Latest News news NextGen Community Event Series 2025: What's On Discover the NextGen Community events planned for 2025. Popping up all over the UK, learn from industry leaders and insiders, and well as meet and network with other young creatives. Read more news The Future of Queer Inclusion in Classical Music This LGBT+ History Month, Youth Music NextGen writer Erin Townsend dives into the paradox of queer visibility in music—where LGBTQ+ artists dominate the charts, yet still battle deep-rooted barriers, especially in classical music—and explores how musicians and advocates are reshaping the industry to be truly inclusive. Read more news Breaking Barriers: The Grassroots Record Label Championing Young Female Scottish Talent Read more news Queering the Music Room: Building Inclusive Spaces for the Next Generation How can music education become more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ young people? Explore how musicians and educators are queering the music room to create radical, affirming spaces. Read more news NextGen Community Event: The Role of Record Labels in Today's Music Industry Our first NextGen Community event of 2025 headed to Leeds for an evening of expert insights, live performances and networking. Read more news International Women's Day: Women’s Place in the Music Industries This International Women’s Day, we examine the underrepresentation of women behind the scenes of the music industries, and how finding and supporting the right grassroots organisations can change that. Read more news In Conversation with Dani Stephenson, President of Straight Forward Music In an interview with Youth Music, Dani shares his personal journey and the insights he has gained from his experiences. Read more news 2025 with Youth Music: How To Get Involved Discover what’s coming up at Youth Music in 2025! New funding, live events, a website revamp, and more ways to support young creatives. Read on to get involved. Read more news Trailblazer Round 7 - Grant Awards Discover the 31 great organisations we funded through the Trailblazer Fund Round 7. Read more news Rising Together We talked to seven passionate young creatives from our NextGen community about their careers, skills, and dreams. Read more View all latest news Prev Next
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