Absnt Mind singer returns to Derby to film video at his nan's house.

Freddie Meyer, 19, returned to Derby to film the video for Absnt Mind's single 'Allestree Lane' in his grandmother's front room after visiting his former school; the song draws on his move from his family home to join the band.

Freddie Meyer, 19, of Absnt Mind returned to Derby to film the music video for 'Allestree Lane' in his grandmother's front room. The song is based on his experience of leaving his family home on Allestree Lane and moving to London at 17 to join the band. Before filming began, Meyer and his bandmates visited his former secondary school, Allestree Woodlands, and answered questions from music students. Meyer described the visit and video as a personal, ‘‘full circle’’ moment and spoke positively about the support he received from teachers and his hometown community. Key facts: - The video was filmed in Meyer's grandmother's front room on Allestree Lane; his grandmother was not at home during filming. - Meyer, 19, appeared on BBC's The Voice Kids before joining Absnt Mind in 2023. - Absnt Mind write their own music and list influences including Prince, Bruno Mars and The 1975. - Jamie Squire of The 1975 contributed writing support on the track 'Allestree Lane'. - The band has toured with Olly Murs and the Sugababes and performed with Mariah Carey at Brighton Pride. - Meyer helped prepare the house for filming and painted his grandmother's bedroom to match a lyric referencing grey walls. Summary: The video shoot brings Meyer’s personal story and hometown ties into the band's current work and highlights his connection to Derby and its local music community. Undetermined at this time.