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In a heartwarming display of unity, young change-makers from across the globe are coming together through music to inspire action for the planet. YESfest (www.yes-fest.com), a UK-based youth eco movement, is set to release a powerful and uplifting music video, ‘Altogether Now for Planet Earth,’ on Valentine’s Day 2025. Featuring young musicians from across England, Indonesia, Macedonia, the USA, and Kenya, the video celebrates love - not just for each other, but for the planet we all call home.
The track is a unique reinterpretation of the 1990s anthem All Together Now by British band The Farm, with kind permission from the band to reimagine the key refrain as "All together now, for planet Earth". The result is a stirring tribute to the power of collective action, with children performing along to the song on their own instruments, recorded in stunning natural landscapes across the world.
“We wanted to create something that would resonate beyond reports and statistics—something that speaks directly to the heart,” says Alex Bell, Co-Founder and Co-Director of YESfest. “This music video is about hope, unity, and the passion young people have for reimagining a better future for every creature's children. Releasing it on Valentine’s Day felt right because it’s a celebration of love—not just romantic love, but our love for Earth and future generations.”
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Troy Edige, known for his work with the National Geographic channel, the video is a collaboration with leading creative talents from Factory Studios, Siren Music, and animation specialists Bull & Wolf. The result is a visually and sonically stunning production that showcases the energy and determination of the next generation of environmental leaders.
Credits
‘All Together Now’
Written by Steven Grimes and Peter Hooton
Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Arranger: David Etherington
Video Directed & Edited by Troy Edige (https://troyedige.com/)
Video Produced by Alex Bell & the YESfest Team
Drone Video Photography by SoVeryAPT Ltd (https://sva.ltd) and Green School Bali (https://www.greenschool.org/)
Music Supervision: SIREN, London (https://siren.uk.com/)
Audio Post Production by Factory Studios, London (https://factory.uk.com/)
Animated Video Production by Bull & Wolf, Cornwall (https://bullandwolf.com/)
With heartfelt thanks to:
Harwes Farm CIC (https://harwesfarm.org); Barrowford Primary School (https://barrowford.lancs.sch.uk/); West Lodge School (https://www.westlodge.harrow.sch.uk); La Scuola d”Italia New York (https://www.lascuoladitalia.org/); Plugged In Band (https://www.pluggedinband.org/); Pegasus English Language School Macedonia (https://pegasusels.com/?lang=en); Choral scholars from the University of St Andrews (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk); The Maasai community of Kajiado, Kenya; Attendees of YESfest Harrow, YESfest Pendle, YESfest Eden, and the entire YESfest Global Gathering community; Friends & Supporters across the UK and around the world.
YESfest (Youth Eco Summit Festival) is a Community Interest Company dedicated to empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. We bridge the gap between young people and the natural world by hosting vibrant, "festival-vibe" summits that turn climate anxiety into positive, community-led action.
What We Do
We focus on children aged 8–10 (Years 4 and 5), providing them with a unique blend of:
Why It Matters
With the climate emergency and a growing disconnect from nature impacting youth mental health, our goal is to foster hope through agency. We provide the tools for young people to lead their own impact stories, creating a ripple effect of regenerative practice in schools and local communities.
We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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