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Photos: Angry, Young and Poor in Ester

Singer-songwriter Rosie Rush from Anchorage performs on stage. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

The annual Angry, Young and Poor music festival was held in Ester Community Park in Ester, Alaska, with two full days of performances on July 27 and July 28. The Festival featured musical performances from across the state and country, including artists like Bethlehem Shalom from Anchorage, Alaska. The festival also had art, food vendors and activists from Native Movement.

A guitarist plays along with Rosie Rush. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
An activist from Native Movement stresses the importance of climate change and social justice issues. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Alternative and indie band Medium Build from Anchorage perform on stage. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Guitarist Garrett Monroe performs with the band Medium Build. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
People browse through vendor tents. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Suka’s Polynesian Cuisine food truck sells food at the festival. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Angry, Young and Poor staff perform one last show to officially end the annual festival. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Angry, Young and Poor staff give a final speech. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Pop and country band Heart Machine performs on stage. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.