Rhiannon Hope at The Brudenell on 30 April

With support from Neve Cariad and Sam King. The Brudenell Social Club is looking spick and span for tonight’s free gig, showcasing emerging musicians who have made Leeds their home. Mirrors gleaming, banquette seating around the edge of the venue is spotless. As the doors open, I find myself sitting with an audience member – […]
Melanie C at Project House on 2 May – With Words!

It’s already been a long day for some Melanie C fans. After waiting patiently for a signing session at Crash records, they now find themselves in another long queue. This time, they’re outside Project House, one of Leeds’ newer venues based in a former tile distributor’s warehouse in Armley. As venues go it’s wonderfully spacious […]
Melanie C at Project House on 2 May 2026

Geraldine’s words are on their way. Meanwhile, here are just a few of photographer Jazz Jennings’ images to whet your appetite….. All photography by Jazz Jennings.
Steeleye Span: at City Varieties Music Hall on 27 April

The current Steeleye Span tour has been timed to coincide with the release of Conflict, their first studio album for five years. As usual, the atmosphere created by the band was light and celebratory, but as Maddy Prior made clear, the title was chosen to mark difficult times. On the album cover notes, she states […]
Just Mustard: at The Brudenell on 24 April

The fivepiece from Dundalk were supported by Cruel Sister (Faith Nico) from Dublin. The all-Irish night centred on the challenges and grief that love brings, through to emerging hope, even optimism. Having travelled from their first two albums, Wednesday and Heart Under and the murky depths life and love can drag us to, Just Mustard […]