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 …
Here at Leeds Living, we love advocating for homegrown, Yorkshire talent and seeing artists thrive. Leeds Living has had the privilege of seeing Halifax artist Ellur, prior to her extremely successful BBC Introducing show at Reading and Leeds Festival, and our music journalist, Charlotte Gill, caught up with her post-festival . How’re you now the dust […] Leeds Living …
Yard Act: at Millennium Square on 3 August The Leeds band released Where’s My Utopia on 1 March via Island. It’s the follow up to their critically-acclaimed debut record The Overload which arrived in January 2022. The Overload was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize after a slew of positive reviews, national radio playlistings and a placing at #2 in the […] Leeds Living …
One of the freshest pop girls on the scene to soar up the UK ranks is back in town. Caity Baser recently released her second album “Still Learning” and came to Leeds on 26 March, only months since her last visit, to give fans their much-demanded fix of her attitude-infused uptempo bops. Backed with the […] Leeds Living …