Backstage Pass for Young People at City Varieties

7 to 17 years olds have the opportunity join Backstage Pass and take part in some fun-filled activities at City Varieties Music Hall (CVMH) during August, joining workshops which include dance, junk percussion, performance, directing, script-writing and improvisation. It’s a chance to work with professionals, meet new people and gain new skills – and no experience is […]

Opera North – Best Newcomer 2019 Creative Green Awards

A commitment to environmental sustainability has been recognised by the award to Opera North of Best Newcomer by the Creative Green Awards. The Awards are organised by Julie’s Bicycle so that climate action leadership in the cultural sector does not go unnoticed. What caught the judges’ attention in particular was the range of initiatives which […]

Titanic Spa Nets 5 World Luxury Spa Awards in 2019

Congratulations to Titanic Spa, the UK’s first eco-spa, on achieving the following awards: Best Luxury Destination Spa in Northern Europe Best Luxury Day Spa in Europe Best Luxury Spa Retreat Best Luxury Global Eco Spa Best Spa Manager  (Amy Burton, Director of Operations) The Awards, renowned as the pinnacle of achievement in the luxury wellness […]

Morgans – Giving Minds and Muscle for Mencap

Property professionals from City living specialist Morgans are building on the company’s relationship with Leeds Mencap. The charity supports over 450 children and adults with a learning disability in Leeds, where it runs a residential home, carer and parent support projects, a Friday club for 18 -25 year olds, an inclusive dance project for 12 […]

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 […]