There’s a particular excitement about this performance, because the show was founded in Leeds and the funk-orchestra is made up of Leeds musicians. “The singing, live band and full performance was fabulous from start to finish”.“The James Brown Story was an absolute blast!”“A feel good show with a very talented cast!” Relive the original soul ..read more

The artist will play a very special set at Project House this weekend to test the system in support of MAP Charity’s ‘Save Cosmic Slop’ campaign. Local youth charity, MAP, is currently raising awareness of its ‘Save Cosmic Slop’ campaign after receiving notice of planning permission for a residential building next door. The charity is ..read more

The Howl & The Hum has released his long-awaited second album ‘Same Mistake Twice’ via Miserable Disco alongside new single ‘All Your Friends Hate Me’.  The Leeds-based songwriter will also be heading on a run of UK & European dates throughout November.  As a follow up to The Howl & The Hum’s 2020 debut, the awkwardly titled ‘Human ..read more

Jeff Christie, best known for his global hit “Yellow River,” which topped charts in 26 countries and sold over 30 million copies, has had a storied career that spans over five decades. His new album ‘Here & Now’, will be released on 13 September. Jeff was born in Leeds. His musical journey began at the ..read more

Three members of Johns Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir visited Leeds on Friday 30 August in advance of their forthcoming performance at Leeds Grand Theatre on 14 September. We’ll tell you about the Choir’s performance at the Children’s Hospital in our next review. St Gemma’s Hospice Meets Johns’ Boys: St Gemma’s Hospice offered a bright ..read more

Mark Wheelwright‘s images of the final day. After the dramatic impact of the weather on day 1, the Festival gave what it always gives – the unity of pure joy and entertainment. Bleachers Dead Pony The Last Dinner Party Main image: The Last Dinner Party ..read more

The time has come to say goodbye to Leeds Festival for another year. As the last festival of summer draws to a close, we see the pilgrimage of very hungover, very tired and very windswept troops returning home with not only memories made, but history made, too.  2024 saw the introduction of one of Leeds ..read more

After returning this March with the release of Real Power, their first album in 11 years, the beloved pop/indie-rock trio Gossip are set to play The Wardrobe after their incredible summer of festival performances across the UK and Europe. You can watch the video for the album’s title track ‘Real Power’ here.   Band members are vocalist Beth Ditto, guitarist Nathan “Brace Paine” Howdeshell and drummer ..read more

Mark Wheelwright shares more of his Leeds Fest 2024 images. Two Door Cinema Club (also main image) Neck Deep The K’s Denzel Kneecap Dasha The Prodigy ..read more

What’s the best thing about a festival? That as we say goodbye to day 1…we get to do it all again on day 2.  The second day of Leeds Festival 2024 saw a reshuffle of the line up to account for cancellations on day 1. The Festival organisers handled the situation really well and found ..read more