Breadcrumb Home News Photo Diary: ALT BLK ERA Take Glaston... Photo Diary: ALT BLK ERA Take Glastonbury Posted: 27/06/2023 Copy URL https://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 https://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 Celebrating one year of the Energiser Fund Early years practitioners, artists, and partners gathered at Bristol Old Vic to celebrate the first year of the Energiser Fund and share creative learning. Read more news JADE THIRLWALL AND DESIGNER ANTHONY BURRILL JOIN ‘RESCUE THE ROOTS’ WITH NEW T-SHIRT COLLAB JADE and Anthony Burrill have created limited-edition T-shirts for our Rescue The Roots £1m campaign. Check out the designs. Read more news Beatport and Youth Music Join Forces to Empower Young Electronic Music Creators Youth Music and Beatport join forces to fund grassroots electronic music projects and empower the next generation of diverse young creators. Read more news What It Means to Be Young, Black and a Woman in the Music Industry This Black History Month, NextGen writer Oladoyin Alana explores the challenges faced by young Black women in the UK music industry - from underrepresentation and bias to the pressure of performing palatable femininity. Through personal stories and community-led initiatives, she calls for a future where Black women’s voices are heard, respected, and celebrated. Read more news Grassroots Music In The Spotlight: YMAs 2025 Recap Unforgettable performances. Unmatched energy. The Youth Music Awards 2025 was our biggest night yet. Catch up on all the highlights! Read more news Music, the Mentor: How UK Rap, Afroswing and Afrobeats Taught What School Skipped This Black History Month, NextGen writer, Ivié Imafidon-Marcus, takes us on a journey through the beats, bars and dances that shaped her generation. Read more news Youth Music Begins Search For Next CEO As Matt Griffiths Announces Departure Youth Music has begun the search for its next CEO, following Matt Griffiths’ decision to step down after 13 years of transformative leadership. Read more news Resources and support during current racism and protests in the UK In response to the far-right protests in the UK, please find resources, support, and guidance for projects, educators, and communities affected. Read more news English Teacher win Youth Music’s 2025 Grassroots Hero Award. English Teacher have been named Grassroots Hero at the 2025 Youth Music Awards, celebrating their support for grassroots music. Nominees across 11 other award categories are also announced. Read more news Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Industry Connect Coalition Comes to Nottingham Our Industry Connect Coalition event in Nottingham brought artists, creatives, and industry leaders together to reimagine a safer, fairer, more inclusive music industry for the next generation. Read more View all latest news Prev Next
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