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 […]
Live at Leeds in the Park on 24 May: Part 2
What better way to welcome the summer than a good old one day festival? Live at Leeds kicked off festival season this weekend at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park. Live at Leeds is a great celebration of up-and-coming artists, and this weekend gave us some great acts. Despite the cooler weather after a well overdue sunny […]
Live at Leeds in the Park 2025 on 24 May
Live at Leeds in the Park 2025 will go down as one of my favourite one-day festivals — big enough to get lost in the festival atmosphere, small enough to find your friends once the dust of the last act settles. A family-friendly, party-ready day out and, despite the threat of rain all day, just […]
