There’s less than a month to go until Alyx Holcombe’s first MANTRA night!
The nights are taking place monthly at The Grace in Islington, London, and will see live music from some of the upcoming alternative artists.
The nights aim to help the venue as well as give fans a chance to see and meet some of their new favourite acts and get merch!
Alyx Holcombe said: “MANTRA is an immersive fan experience. There’s not a place anymore where you can have a meet and greet with an artist you’ve started loving which won’t cost an arm and a leg. The world of socials has taken away that real life human connection from bands and fans, their DMs are flooded and not every message can be replied to.
“I want to get the current and next generation excited about new bands again and help the bands create that solid network of fans. The artists on the line-up for these nights are ones I’ve championed from the start and truly believe in. Can’t wait for you to check them out!”
The first event will take place on October 15 and will see unpeople make their headline debut and launch their new single. Support will come from Oversize.
unpeople said: “We are incredibly excited that we’ve been able to tie in our first headline show with the first edition of Alyx Holcombe’s MANTRA.
”Alyx has been without a doubt one of the biggest and most consistent supporters of our band and we feel very safe putting the fate of our headline debut in her hands. We can’t wait for the show, and feel very lucky to be working with one of the most iconic women in UK rock and metal!
“There is no one more qualified on the UK alternative scene to be putting on a showcase of new and exciting bands than Alyx. She has always had her finger on the pulse and is truly someone that we regard as a tastemaker in our genre. The MANTRA concept is going to provide an exciting new live platform for bands like us, with Alyx’s seal of approval acting as a guarantee to gig goers that they’re in for a night of great new music.”
Oversize added: “We’re honoured to be asked to play the first night of MANTRA. Alyx is at the forefront championing emerging alternative artists in the UK (including ourselves!).
“Live music is one of, if not the biggest pillars of being an alternative artist, so for Alyx to extend her voice into the live music space is such a great opportunity for people to discover and connect with new music and artists beyond their screens.”