Sister duo Charm of Finches in Leeds from Melbourne, Australia
Last Friday I spent a very enjoyable evening at Hyde Park Book Club. Charm of Finches, together with their support act, Serin, presented a fresh and very welcome approach to folk music to a discerning audience in Leeds. Charm of Finches are Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes. They hail from Melbourne and in 2021 they won […]
Alt-J : At Leeds 02 Academy on 9 May
It may feel like five years too long for fans, but the hiatus is now officially at an end for Alt-J, with the release of their fourth studio album, The Dream, on 11 February Originally formed while studying at Leeds University in 2007, the now London-based band began their career with incredible critical acclaim. Their […]
Rifffest at the Belgrave
Photographer Asli Champion gives us his take on this year’s Rifffest at Belgrave Music Hall It’s been a long while since I’ve been to Belgrave in the daylight hours! Downstairs was nice and busy but not overly so. Had some obligatory pizza from Dough Boys to give me a bit of sustenance for the long […]
Belgrave Music Hall: Girls Can Play Guitar
Come Play With Me & Girls Can Play Guitar Present: Laura Kindelan, Heju & The Sunkissed Child Izzy Hobbs’ project, Girls Can Play Guitar, promised a chilled and inspiring event showcasing a blend of Funk, Jazz & Contemporary Soul from some of the most talented female artists in Leeds. GCPG is a relatively young music […]
Long Division Part 2
Wakefield, known to some as Shakey Wakey, welcomed back the long-standing festival Long Division for a whopping 10th year. The multi-venue, multi-genre festival showcases all that is local. Long Division was created in 2011, and partnering with Ossett Brewery, the inspiration was for a festival celebrating local talent and bringing in visitors to Wakefield. Over […]
