Putting young people at the heart – Rhian Hutchings on her first 6 months at Anthem In October 2020 I stepped into the role of CEO at Anthem. Cronfa Gerdd Cymru Music Fund Wales. Anthem is a new organisation created to bring about transformational change for young people and
Introducing … Anthem Youth Forum member Charys Bestley Anthem Youth Forum member Charys Bestley tells us about her work as a photographer and show rep, her experience with Anthem, and shares some examples of her work. I’m a photographer and show rep working mainly for Orchard Entertainment. I’m based
The making of our Anthem Youth Forum films and the launch of the new website – by Ella Pearson Our youth consultation in 2020 gave us some great insights into young people’s experiences of music making and learning in Wales. But to move the hearts and minds of funders,
Anthem’s Youth Forum members help to shape Summit: the online Welsh music industry conference for young people by young people Anthem’s Youth Forum members have been working with the ‘Young Consultants’ team from Beacons, as part of Summit, the online Welsh music industry conference for young people by young people (Friday
How Anthem’s Youth Forum created its brand – by Gabriel Bernal Anthem’s brand needed a refresh: and the team were clear they wanted young people to drive the process. After putting a call-out to 18-25-year-olds and appointing twelve members to the Anthem Youth Forum, the group started work. Youth Forum
Anthem Youth Forum Members create videos for ‘Summit’ Anthem’s Youth Forum members have been working with the ‘Young Consultants’ team from Beacons, as part of Summit, the online Welsh music industry conference for young people by young people www.beacons.cymru The group have created talks and events that share their
How to convey true meaning in your music – James and Andrew’s ‘Summit’ event 9/10/11 April The relationship between music and politics has existed for centuries, sometimes harmoniously, and other times not as much. Music can express anti-establishment or protest themes and is rooted in conflict and harmony. How
‘Closure’ We created this video to showcase our Youth Forum members and the beautiful track that accompanies it is called ‘Closure’ by LowKiy and Youth Forum member, Blank Face. It’s apt that it talks of Closure as sadly, our current Youth Forum project has come to an end. We’re
An interview by Andrew Ogun with musician and rapper Tonyy Youth Forum member Andrew Ogun interviews his friend and fellow Welsh musician, rapper Tonyy (Antony Soltvedt) about his new album, Synesthesia. Find out more about Andrew here: Instagram: @ogunofficial Twitter: @ogun_official Find out more about Tonyy here: Instagram: @tonyluvsyou Listen to Synesthesia on
Why I’m involved with Anthem https://youtu.be/-jz3Jg6wP6c Youth Forum member ‘Blank Face’, tells us why he’s involved with Anthem and what he hopes Anthem will achieve in the future. Find out more about Blank Face’s music here (more coming soon on this blog about his new single, Closer) https://www.instagram.com/manlikeblankface/
