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BiiG PiiG: at The Brudenell on 23 February

“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 …


The Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K: 1 June

What better time of year to sign up and start training for this worthy summer event? Looking for a challenge in the New Year? Epilepsy Action has the perfect opportunity, as Bradford’s biggest road race returns this summer. The Bradford 10k, organised by Epilepsy Action, is taking place on Sunday 1st June 2025. Thousands of runners […] Leeds Living …


Tom Meighan: at 02 academy on 18 December

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 …


Christmas Treecycling in Leeds: Collections 9 – 14 January

National healthcare and bereavement charity Sue Ryder is encouraging Leeds residents to make their ‘white Christmas’ a green one this year by recycling their real Christmas tree.    Whether you’re out of time, transport or energy to dispose of your Christmas tree, by signing up to Sue Ryder’s Christmas Treecycling initiative, residents can focus on […] Leeds Living …


The Yorkshires. Business Awards 2024: at the Queens Hotel on the 6th December

Recognising the emerging stars of the business world in Yorkshire and raising crucial funds to support Yorkshire Children’s Charity’s work The event celebrating all things excellent in the Yorkshire business sector is set to host more than 400 peers to support the vital work that Yorkshire Children’s Charity is doing to help the region’s most […] Leeds Living …


Leeds International Festival of Ideas – The Evolution of Creativity: Kindness, Curiosity and Collaboration

The Evolution of Creativity was one of the first events at this year’s Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI). A full house at Leeds Playhouse’s Quarry Theatre enthusiastically greeted musicians BEKA and Nile Rodgers. BEKA, a rising pop star following her debut single, I’ll Be There, was clearly delighted to be asked to be on […] Leeds Living …


In Conversation With Ellur

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 …


Leeds Gigs: August 2024

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 …


Celebrating The Unsung Heroes of Leeds

The Forum Central Learning Disability Awards Ceremony Took Place at The Leeds Marriott Hotel on 21 June. The Awards recognise and celebrate the amazing work done in Leeds to support and improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. They are organised by Volition, a partner of Forum Central. Forum Central is an infrastructure organisation, […] Leeds Living …


Northern Superchargers Appoint Two New Board Members

The Northern Superchargers have announced the appointment of two new board members to join their strategic team. These hires are part of a tactical move that aligns with the team’s primary goal of continually growing their fanbase within The Hundred and building a wider and more diverse audience. Neel Rajani and Mark Alford join as Independent Board […] Leeds Living …