About

Join us at Books on the Rise on December 7th at 7pm for an evening R&B performance and talk from musician Young Athena!

About Young Athena:

Singer-songwriter Young Athena from London is a Mastercard Ambassador & Artist Accelerator Alumni, MOBO Unsung-Certified Alumni, BRIT School Alumni and Own It and Go Forward Ambassador. With over one hundred & fifty live performances over 2 years under her belt, she is already a seasoned entertainer with an electrifying display of vocal excellence and a magnetic stage presence.

Young Athena has performed at intimate venues such as The Wallace Collection, Sofa Sounds, BOXPARK, and her sold-out Live to Vinyl solo show at Metropolis Studios, as well as concert halls including The BRIT Mastercard's Awards Afterparty held at the Indigo 02 and events like AIG Women's Golf and festivals such as UEFA Champion's Festival in Trafalgar Square, Cloud X Festival, East Beach Festival, All Points East Festival, South Facing Festival, The Great Escape Festival, Notting Hill Carnival, and London Fashion Week, and has also been interviewed and had her music played on BBC Introducing, BBC 1xtra, and Capital Xtra.

Raised in London, Young Athena's musical journey began early, influenced by her parents, her mother an Opera singer and her father a rapper. Her debut single at 12 marked the start of her rise, with subsequent hits like "On Fleek" cementing her local fame. During the pandemic, she utilised Instagram to write and perform tirelessly, winning competitions and gaining industry attention.

Young Athena's music delves into social issues, love, and personal growth, drawing inspiration from contemporary stars and music legends alike. Currently, she's independently releasing singles, filming music videos, and collaborating with top producers, solidifying her status as a rising star in London's music scene.

With her incredible work ethic and diverse skill set, Young Athena has earned recognition and a reputation as 'the one to watch' in the London music industry.

"I make female empowerment music that all can take from." – Young Athena.