It’s twenty years since I last came to Leeds Festival and it’s fair to say that a lot has changed in that time. The venue itself for starters: it was at Temple Newsam back in the day but has found a permanent home at Bramham Park near Wetherby since then and it seems to be […] Leeds Living …
AGMP Concerts is honoured to present the Autumn 2026 headline UK Tour for legendary Irish vocalist Mary Coughlan. The UK tour begins in Leeds. “Honey-voiced Irish National Treasure” MOJO Magazine “Mary is a living link between Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse” Uncut Magazine Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland […] Leeds Living …
Liverpool five-piece Sisters bring restless introspection and transatlantic dislocation with Creatures, ahead of their first UK headline tour © Aidan Medina. Patti Smith meets Television meets Kate Bush meets Spritualized. Sisters – Creatures – out now on all streaming platforms Sisters arrive as an assemblage of people and ideas drawn across continents, a story of […] Leeds Living …
For Leeds, the summer cultural calendar has been boosted by the addition of Roundhay Festival and a lineup that includes some international icons of music. On 3 July, Pitbull is joined by Kesha, Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon. International superstar Pitbull has sold more than 25 million studio albums and has more than […] Leeds Living …
Theatre of Hate were supported by Skeletal Family last Saturday, on the Leeds leg of their 45th Anniversary Tour. Jazz Jennings was there with his camera for Leeds Living. Skeletal Family THEATRE OF HATE Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Spotify | YouTube SKELETAL FAMILY Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Spotify | YouTube Photography by Jazz Jennings. Leeds Living …
In his new memoir, Vainglorious: A Punk In The House (Armley Press), Vayne charts a journey that veers from the chaos of 1980s punk-rock anarchy to the polished boardrooms of the global dance music industry. Leeds-born punk frontman turned international club culture heavyweight, Stevie Hulme – aka Stevie Vayne – has lived a life as […] Leeds Living …
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 […] Leeds Living …
Matilda Mann’s performance at The Wardrobe in Leeds struck the perfect balance between intimacy and energy. The venue was the ideal space for the show and felt both cosy yet vibrant – an ideal setting for Matilda’s emotionally rich setlist. The connection between artist and audience felt effortless, with the setting enhancing the sense of […] Leeds Living …
“Biig Piig embraces the joy of reinvention” NME“I don’t think Biig Piig quite realises her cultural relevance” Jack Saunders Pop’s latest innovator Biig Piig has dropped her brand new single ‘One Way Ticket’ via RCA Records. Acting as a musical poem of grief, the single tackles bold new territory for Biig Piig ahead of her much-anticipated debut […] Leeds Living …
Tom Meighan continues to electrify O2 Academies across the country. Stylish trendsetters with a natural energy that makes you want to get up and move around, Leicester’s Kasabian made waves throughout the course of two decades, and remain one of the biggest and most influential bands to grace the Britrock scene. They are two-time Q […] Leeds Living …