Leeds Lit Fest 2022
Leeds’ vibrant and thriving literature scene will be celebrated at the 4th Leeds Lit Fest between 26 February and 6 March. Local writers, performers and artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents alongside those from the rest of the UK and beyond. Over 50 events, aimed to appeal not just to lovers of books […]
A Song For Us – Looking Out, Reaching Out Premiere
Leeds composers are celebrating their community with a new song for West Yorkshire, inspired by the county and the people who live here. Looking Out, Reaching Out premieres at www.asongforus.org at 12.30pm on Wednesday 2 February 2022. Commissioned by Opera North, West Yorkshire-based composers Boff Whalley (Chumbawamba) and Thanda Gumede have written the song as […]
Yeadon Town Hall – Lifting Our Spirits
Cast off those January blues and give yourself a dose of uplifting entertainment at Yeadon Town Hall. Comedy On Saturday 15th January, there’s a night of stand-up comedy headlined by Geoff Norcott and supported by Simon Wozniak and Rob Mulholland. Geoff is known nationally for his many TV appearances on Live at The Apollo, Mash […]
Looking Ahead – Let’s Be Optimistic about 2022
Whether you’re a music fan or a performer, an artist looking for space or just curious about what Leeds is hoping to offer in the new year, here is a selection of events and venues we’re hoping to cover in 2022. Music Miles Kane Miles Kane has joined forces with Corinne Bailey Rae on his […]
Howard Assembly Room – an Immersive Winter Solstice
Carnatic singer Supriya Nagarajan will celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Howard Assembly Room, Leeds on 21 December. Duncan Chapman, per musical partner, and musicians from the Orchestra of Opera North will join Supriya in an immersive performance inspired by the Northern Lights. This is the latest collaboration between Opera North and South Asian Arts-uk, […]
