EMI North Presents at The Brudenell on 16 November

EMI North showcased some of the talent attached to its label, providing an opportunity for those at various stages in the industry to meet, network and make connections. But first, what exactly is, or who exactly are EMI North? Well, “EMI North’s vision is to improve the music industry infrastructure in the North of the […]
Transform Leeds Festival: Desire Marea

This week I was invited down to Leeds Left Bank to see South African Musician Desire Marea, although to simply call Desire a musician would be a disservice. An artist, in every sense of the word would be a more accurate description. The event was part of Transform Leeds, a City-wide festival aimed at altering […]
I, Daniel Blake at Leeds Playhouse – So Much More Than a Show

This week I was lucky enough to head down to the Courtyard Theatre in Leeds for a performance of I, Daniel Blake, the show adapted from the Ken Loach film of the same name. The production is currently touring the country with a message that is just as relevant now as it was when the […]
In Conversation with Andrew Critchett, founder of Fish&. – Putting a fresh spin on a national favourite.

I’ve just had the pleasure of heading down to Trinity Kitchen, where I met with Andrew Critchett, the founder of Fish &. Andrew and his partner greeted me with a warm welcome and provided me with some suggestions for which food to sample. Once I’d eaten, we sat down to have a chat about fish […]
Hyde Park Picture House and ‘Strange Way of Life’

After its refurbishment and re-opening in June of this year, the Hyde Park Picture House is back in action, welcoming audience members and delighting them with the latest releases in the world of independent and individualistic cinema. I went along to their special, one night only screening of the short film Strange Way Of Life […]