As well as the festival, the world includes a host of other exciting things for people to do, including scavenger hunts to unlock exclusive music previews and in-game collectibles. Plus, they'll be able to pre-order Templeman’s debut album, Mellow Moon, win real world items including Amazon Echo Studio speakers, 12-month Amazon Music subscriptions and exclusive Alfie Templeman merchandise.
Templeman said of the activation; “Thanks so much to Mitch and the whole team at Amazon Music for creating a Mellow Moon universe in Minecraft. I’ve been playing Minecraft for years so it’s amazing to see my album alive and kicking in that world and incredible that some of my favourite artists are going to join me in playing this festival - I can’t wait for everyone else to see this now!”
Templeman's break came aged just 14, as he self-released a trio of EPs which caught the attention of Chess Club Records. Now, with a further four EPs under his belt, plus his debut mini-album Forever Isn't Long Enough, the wunderkind is on the cusp of releasing his debut full length Mellow Moon before heading out on a huge run of festivals in the UK and abroad this summer.
Breakthrough is Amazon Music’s global programme to support up-and-coming artists, aimed at amplifying the best new talent and championing them at the most crucial moment in their careers. Amazon Music works with each Breakthrough artist and their teams to develop long-term, customised, global plans that are unique to each artist. In addition to Alfie Templeman, Lola Young, Priya Ragu, Olivia Dean, Arlo Parks, and JAY1 in the UK, Amazon Music’s first class of Breakthrough artists included country powerhouse Gabby Barrett, emerging R&B singer Kiana Ledé, critically acclaimed folk pop group Provinz, and rising German pop sensation Malik Harris.
Read Headliner's exclusive interview with Templeman, in which he talks about Forever Isn’t Long Enough, here.
