L19 – Sport 2.0

After speaking to Amy Williams MBE, I was intrigued to learn more about how technology is used in sport to enhance performance.  So, on behalf of Leeds Living, I attended ‘Sport 2.0’, one of the events being held as part of the Leeds International Festival.   This full-day conference, hosted by Professor Greg Whyte, promised […]

LDF19 – One week down, one to go

The Leeds Digital Festival 2019 kicked off last week and what a first week it was.  With the biggest lineup yet, there were certainly plenty of events to attend; some might say too many. So what did the first week of festival madness have to offer?  Well, as many of us have come to expect, […]

“More tech events than San Francisco”

Kate Ryrie talks to Stuart Clarke about celebration, collaboration, and why this year’s Digital Festival is set to be the biggest and best yet. There’s a certain time of year when Leeds feels like it’s coming to life. A time when the light pours back in, when every evening offers up a host of gigs, […]

Leeds International Festival 2019: Full Programme

Leeds International Festival 2019 has revealed its full programme for 2 – 12 May. It’s clear to see that the organisers have worked hard to ensure that we are presented with an innovative and diverse line-up, which includes a wide spectrum of talent and expertise drawn from the UK and beyond, and of course the special […]

Update: Werks Has Launched

WERKS launched on 11 March, promising hassle-free recruitment for employers and prospective employees in the hospitality sector. Bars and restaurants across Leeds have already signed up to the recruitment app, including Laynes Espresso, Cafe 164 and Belgrave Music Hall.  Small hospitality businesses are taking up the prospect of being relieved of the strain that the […]