The Handsome Family: at The Brudenell on 18 May, With Danny George Wilson
It’s a Monday night in exam season so there are fewer from the local student community here than usual tonight, but most seats are taken in the traditional wood-panelled bar area at the Brudenell Social Club. It’s a bit like a multi-screen cinema here with something behind every door… a spacious outside drink area with […]
Arborist: at Trades Club on 3 May – With Ailsa Tully
Today is the first Sunday matinee show that The Trades Club has hosted in many years. Blackout blinds hide the afternoon sun and pendant lights highlight the fresh flowers that decorate the tables on velvet upholstered booths at each side of the ‘live room’. Above the bar in the corner, a wooden plaque announces that […]
Rhiannon Hope at The Brudenell on 30 April
With support from Neve Cariad and Sam King. The Brudenell Social Club is looking spick and span for tonight’s free gig, showcasing emerging musicians who have made Leeds their home. Mirrors gleaming, banquette seating around the edge of the venue is spotless. As the doors open, I find myself sitting with an audience member – […]
Melanie C at Project House on 2 May – With Words!
It’s already been a long day for some Melanie C fans. After waiting patiently for a signing session at Crash records, they now find themselves in another long queue. This time, they’re outside Project House, one of Leeds’ newer venues based in a former tile distributor’s warehouse in Armley. As venues go it’s wonderfully spacious […]
Melanie C at Project House on 2 May 2026
Geraldine’s words are on their way. Meanwhile, here are just a few of photographer Jazz Jennings’ images to whet your appetite….. All photography by Jazz Jennings.
