“Duvet” Indie-Rock Stars bôa Return to Leeds 17 June
If anyone ever needed proof that good music transcends time, the evidence is with English rock band bôa, led by beloved singer Jasmine Rodgers. They kicked things off in 1993 and have amassed a cult following since their 2001 hit album Twilight touched the hearts of alternative youth, and continues to do so today. The band […]
REVIEWED: Sunny Side – at Leeds Playhouse on 12 June
Anna Holmes’ SUNNY SIDE, created in collaboration with Andy’s Man Club, is a production that lingers. Premiering at Leeds Playhouse, Northern Rascals’ blend of contemporary movement and poetic text tackles youth, masculinity and mental health with ambition, delivering moments of genuine brilliance alongside some frustrating inconsistencies. The trio of dancers – Soul Roberts, Ed Mitchell, […]
Sketches – a Masterclass in Artistry: 4 June
It has never been doubted that Northern Ballet is home to some of the leading talent in the dance world, but Sketches further affirms the company’s role as a pioneer in shaping the future of the performing arts space. The title Sketches: Past, Present and Future captures the spirit of the performance which provided creatives […]
Futuresound is Celebrating
The independent Yorkshire promoter has delivered the biggest event series yet, with 75,000 people attending concerts and festivals at Temple Newsam. In just the last week of May, Futuresound delivered its biggest iterations of festivals Live At Leeds In The Park and Slam Dunk yet at Yorkshire landmark Temple Newsam, before a very special one-off hometown event to celebrate […]
Live at Leeds: In The Park 2025 – Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire – Saturday May 24. Part 3
I’ve been privileged with the virtue of covering Live at Leeds In The City two times in recent years. This summer presented a new opportunity. It has been truly something to have championed the uprising channel of artists breaking through the glass ceiling. It’s been affirming to see artists such as Wunderhorse, Kid Kapichi, Pigs […]
