South Asian Arts-UK’s Asian Music Festival – Summer Solstice Celebrates 12th Year of Music

Set against the impressive backdrop of the legendary Leeds Corn Exchange and created as a pay-what-you-can event, Asian Music Festival invites you to be immersed in the tapestry of diverse musical experiences of South Asia from 11 am on 21st June to the dawn of 22nd June.  Among the exciting line-up of artists is the award-winning rabab player, Qais Essar, renowned for his […]

Holocaust Centre North Presents Three Minutes: A Lengthening

The screening at Everyman Leeds will be followed by an in-person Q&A with the director, Bianca Stigter on Thursday 15 June from 8 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. Three Minutes: A Lengthening is a cinematic meditation on memory and loss, examining and expanding three minutes of extraordinary home footage documenting life in a Jewish community in a […]

Chow Down in June

Leeds’ biggest outdoor food and drink venue is offering a great programme of live music, DJs, food and food festivals (including the Taco and Tequila Festival), cocktails and the return of Palm Swings super crazy golf. (Keen golfers can play for free!) Food lovers will be delighted to hear that Bastard’s Bistro and Braizin’ Squad […]

The Bodyguard – at Leeds Grand Theatre on 12 – 17 June

The award-winning musical stars former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton in the lead role of Rachel Marron and Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer. The Bodyguard features classic songs Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar […]

Northlight Arts Centre Team Springs Surprise on Co-founder

Last summer, Tim Miller and Paul Simon took over premises in Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, which were – until the pandemic – occupied by Inkwell Arts. The pair and their team have been working tirelessly to improve the interior and the facilities, and provide spaces for artists and community groups.  Studio spaces, an exhibition area, […]