International Women’s Day – an Evening of Inspiration

Leeds is set to celebrate women next week, with a variety of events across the City.  One of the events is an evening of Inspirational Speakers. EY (Ernst & Young LLP) and Leeds City Council is inviting you to attend the event on 4 March from 4 until 6 p.m. at the EY offices in […]

Leeds Festival Presents All Time Low + Venus at The Brudenell 24 Feb

Leeds Festival is bringing an exclusive headline show to The Brudenell on Monday 24 February.  Pop punk band All Time Low (Dear Maria; Count Me In) will perform in the Brude’s intimate space. They’ll be supported by Leeds five piece, Venus.  Tickets are on general sale Friday 21 February The 400-strong audience at The Brudenell will be […]

Waste of Paint and Baudelaire Waltz

As a rule Leeds Living doesn’t normally cover record or video reviews, but we watched this and decided Waste of Paint’s Baudelaire Waltz would be a rare exception. This neo indie quartet is delivering a poignant message, made none the less so by its abject honesty…..about self-hate, guilt, anxiety, pushing away those who care for […]

Power, Corruption & Lies in Leeds

Akito Bar Group will open Power, Corruption & Lies, their new bar and restaurant, on 22 November, open seven days a week from midday until late.   The Group’s aim is to create a venue which is not pretentious yet offers the quality Leeds expects in food and drink, as well as a place to dance.  […]

Summer Holidays – No Loss To Learning

My childhood was spent overseas.  We started school at 8 and finished at noon, so there was a whole stretch of day-time to enjoy: the open air pool, sliding down the hill on rattan mats to the safe beach directly in front of us, the enormous space of green, also in front of the house, […]