Tetley’s Associate Artists Programme – Year 2
The first year of Tetley’s Associate Artists Programme has been declared a success, with four emerging artists completing their 12-month development programme. The second call-out has been launched. See below for how to apply. The Tetley, formerly the home of Tetley’s Brewery, is now a contemporary art centre from which four more of the region’s […]
The Music Industry Panel – Lending Room (Followed by #360RAW9)
The Music Industry Panel will take place at The Lending Room on 12 July at 6 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. with the theme ‘Getting your music out, heard and noticed’. The Panel will be followed by #360RAW9, featuring four emerging acts from Leeds: Sir Curse, Daves, Thieves of Misfortune and Mark of a Thief. Panel members […]
Walk With Simon on The Streets of Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield
It seems fitting that Simon on The Streets, a charity fighting homelessness in West Yorkshire, has chosen its 20th year in which to introduce a new challenge – Walk With Simon. The walk will take place on 13 July 2019. The full walk is 24 miles in length, covering Huddersfield, Bradford and finishing in Leeds, […]
Let’s Help Buy Jack a New Wheelchair
Ahead of the Tour De France, First Event is to host a 24-hour spin challenge – because microcephaly sufferer Jack needs a new wheelchair. Local lad Jack was born with microcephaly, which is a condition which prevents the growth of the skull, stunting the growth and development of the brain. Jack also has global […]
Leeds Dock Waterfront Festival and Street Food Awards
Highlights of this year’s Waterfront Festival include the battle for votes in the British Street Food Awards – Northern heats, as well as the Tsingtao Boat Races, and the first Leeds Dock Aquathlon (a 250m swim and a 4km run). Challenges also include the Primal Gym Truck Pull, Leeds Strongest Human and a dog agility […]
