Altered Sky at Download Festival 2018



Download Festival is the biggest rock festival in the UK with thousands of people attending it each year to see some of their favourite bands perform on the stages. Big and small bands are given the opportunity to perform at the festival each year.

This year one of the smaller bands that are making it happen at Download this year were Glasgow rockers, Altered Sky who were excited to perform to a crowd of 3000 people with new and old fans in the crowd, waiting for their performance. Not many bands get an opportunity to perform at a massive festival like this so the band jumped at the opportunity.


Altered Sky currently have an album out called ‘Without Wonderland’ and have been working on their second album which they said to be “darker and heavier” so we’ll wait for that and see if it sounds like how they promised!

Lauren Em told us about Altered Sky’s performance at Download Festival at the Takeover stage and here’s what she said.

“Altered Sky at Download festival 2018, what a show! This band just keeps pushing the boundaries and never fail to impress. Before the set, the crowd was full of little voices questioning ‘Who are Altered Sky?’, However, after a strong start from Amy and a few choice notes from the lovely Tara and Ross, the crowd were bouncing around, cheering and rocking out as Ana blew the Doghouse tent away with her powerful voice.

I was stood near the front and heard nothing but kind words and praise about the entire band, particularly Amy and huge bouts of admiration for her drumming. One spectator in particular stood out in the crowd, a young boy (accompanied by his mum) who wanted to get as close as he could to the barrier. The crowd parted to let him through and his eyes lit up with wonder and excitement as he danced along with the band. I am so proud of Altered Sky, it was nice to see them perform somewhere they belong! Here’s hoping they’re back next year, in the arena”.


It sounds like Altered Sky done amazing as always as they always impress the crowd by doing what they love the most! The bands performances are always lively and they've supported so many amazing band such as Skarlett Riot, Sumo Cyco and many other bands. Let’s hope they’re back at Download next year performing more songs from their new upcoming second album.



Written By Melissa Pritchard and Lauren Em
All Photographs belong to Lauren Em
All music belongs to Altered Sky
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