Enter Shikari at First Direct Arena on 9 February
Confetti falling. Pyrotechnics sparking. Amplifiers blasting. LED screens flashing. Never before have I seen such pageantry in the display I saw on this Friday night in February. Enter Shikari put on the show of a lifetime, making full use of the mass amounts of space and scenery provided in the First Direct Arena. They are […]
Brooke Combe and Ellur at The Brudenell Social Club on 2 February
I arrived to a large crowd that had been drawn in by a familiar face – Friday night’s support act from my hometown Halifax, Ellur, who did exactly what she came to do – she got the crowd warmed up and ready for the phenomenal performance Brooke Combe was about to give us. Ellur brought […]
Antarctic Monkeys: at 02 Academy on 27 January
When I found out I was going to see the Antarctic Monkeys at the O2 Academy in Leeds I asked Matt Wood to come along with his keen eye for the band. What follows is our joint effort: When I think about cover bands, I usually don’t get my hopes too high. I understand the […]
Miles Kane: at Leeds O2 Academy on 25 January
Going to a gig at the O2 Academy always has such an exciting feeling to it. It’s that perfect middle ground of it being a big show but there’s always more of an intimate feeling than you’d expect. The walk up to the venue from the train station is a pilgrimage, stopping off at bars […]
In Conversation With Holly Rolfe
Singer/songwriter Holly studies at Leeds Conservatoire and is looking forward to the release on 26 January of her song, Words Ain’t Enough, followed by the video on 2 February. We thought we’d find out more….. Is the Conservatoire your only link with Leeds? “I moved to Leeds in September 2022, the only reason being to […]
