In Conversation with Asian Dub Foundation

We went backstage at the 2019 Long Division Festival for a conversation with genre-defying legends, Asian Dub Foundation.  The Asian Dub Foundation are a band made up of different cultures, brought together by their shared passion for creating music and sending out their message to the people. We spoke to frontman Aktarvata and the front of […]

The Opera North Chorus – Two Unique Concerts for the Summer

Opera North’s 36 strong chorus will take centre stage this summer, with performances including the early music of Palestrina and William Byrd, as well as Cornelius Cardew and Arvo Pärt. On 6 June, She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not, an evening of romantic song with piano duet accompaniment will be performed at St Margaret’s Church, […]

Preview: Hello Cosmos at Long Division on 1 June

Hello Cosmos will perform a rare live set at Long Division Festival in Wakefield on Saturday 1 June at 2 p.m.   Fronted by Ben Robinson, award-winning UK music festival founder of Bluedot and Kendal Calling, the band’s four core members will be playing tracks from their upcoming Run For President EP.  The EP also […]

Brooders – at Long Division on 1 June

Leeds three-piece Brooders release their third single MORE on Friday 31 May, spreading their riff-based chaos further and wider. Vocalist Adam Bairstow said:  “It speaks of a time of uncertainty. It looks at life from two sides of the coin and takes the listener on a journey fuelled by distress and tension. MORE presents all of […]

In Conversation with Amy Lilley – Long Division Festival, Wakefield

Long Division Festival is the largest music and culture festival in Wakefield. With events held in over 30 venues across the City, and over 3,000 attendees and 100 artists, it is an event not to be missed. We spoke to Amy Lilley, one of the organisers of Long Division, to find out more.  Amy is […]