Lyra – at Leeds Wardrobe on 22 April

Rubyworks released ‘YOU’, Lyra’s new single, in March, ahead of Lyra’s debut UK headline tour which began in Aberdeen on 15 April. The song is about the connection between two strangers who meet and find a spark that shines so bright it lifts you out of darkness and back into life. Lyra explains: “The song is about […]
Richard Dawson – at City Varieties Leeds on 28 April

A folk-influenced musician known for music that deals with dark subjects, Richard Dawson released his 7th album, The Ruby Cord, in November 2022. The Ruby Cord is the final part of a trilogy that started with the pre-medieval world of Peasant and was brought up to the present day with 2020. The album was recorded […]
The Beat – at Leeds Warehouse on 1 April

Ska and reggae icons The Beat are on tour, with Ranking Jnr now taking centre stage to energise audiences with some of the most famous tracks ever written. Ranking Jnr is carrying the two-tone torch following his father’s passing. The Ska legends will be playing all the classics like “Mirror In The Bathroom”, “Too Nice […]
Reflections of an Indian Dancer: a Solo Performance by Sooraj Subramaniam – at Courtyard Theatre

Presented by Leeds’ Balbir Singh Dance Company, this is a beautiful blend of contemporary Western dance with classical Indian Kathak which encourages the audience to examine their own identity through movement and memory. Sooraj Subramaniam will perform three exquisite solo pieces with his surprising monologue, drawing the audience into the world of the performer. He […]
The Garden Party: A New Venue, An Extra Stage – Creating The Legend

The Garden Party has announced the 2023 Headliners: Daniel Avery, Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana all play. Leeds’ longest running and most essential electronic music event is back for another legendary weekender across Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May at the newly […]