Style, Substance and Sisterhood: In Conversation with HER Music PR
It’s not every day you meet a world-changer – and it’s definitely not every day you meet two in one morning. As I sit down with Rachel Lissenburg and Emma Duffy – aka electric-pop duo, Park Fires, and founders of HER Music PR – it’s clear I’m talking to people who will stop at nothing […]
Secret Sakura Style at Issho Bar and Terrace
As warmer weather beckons at last, Leeds’ finest Japanese fusion establishment is welcoming the sunshine in style. Arriving at Issho’s Sakura Secret Garden as it opened last week felt like stepping into a metropolitan paradise. Sakura is Japanese for cherry blossom, and in celebration of the spring, Issho’s bar and terrace is shrouded in […]
LIF18: In Conversation With Simon Fogal
Now in its fourth year, Leeds Indie Food returned to the City on 10 May. Until 28 May, this now iconic Festival promises a spectacular showcase of Leeds’ finest foodie talent, bringing together an eclectic array of flavour and feast. And this year, it’s making the world a better place, too. Originally the brainchild of a […]
Empowering Women in Science and Tech
Smack in the middle of Leeds International Festival, this year’s Empowering Women with Science and Tech conference promised a vibrant day of inspirational talks, passionate discussion, and tech-fuelled togetherness. I arrive at New Dock Hall to discover a buzzing audience beginning to take their seats. Accents of pink and orange bring the room to life, […]
First Taste: Matt Healy x The Foundry
Opening its doors as the sun takes Leeds into its arms this May, the new venture from Yorkshire-born Matt Healy combines quality produce with no-nonsense simplicity in a newly stylish setting. I head down to The Foundry two days before the official opening, lamenting the fact that it’s not quite warm enough to enjoy the […]
