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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Victoria Leeds’ first Fashion Week opens with an unmissable catwalk show, exclusive events, VIP experiences and on-trend styling inspiration. Following on from the success of last year’s Fashion Weekender, Victoria Leeds Fashion Week will begin on 6th June, starting in style with a spectacular fashion show staged in the iconic Victoria Quarter at 7.30 – 8.30pm. […] 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 …
After the roaring success of their first Eclectic Fair in November 2023 Northlight Arts Centre brings you a second instalment this Spring, with an exciting mix of artists, makers and local small businesses all under one roof! For this specially curated Springtime event, Northlight is filling the whole venue with some of the best artists […] Leeds Living …
(1)White Rose Shopping Centre has joined forces with The Salvation Army to install clothing donation banks for guests to donate used textiles and unwanted clothing. The initiative aims to provide a safe and efficient place for guests to donate gently-used items to be re-sold, with funds used to support the work that The Salvation Army […] Leeds Living …
In an exciting collaboration between Elliott Hudson College and the prestigious British Library, a group of students has spearheaded an innovative project, culminating in the creation of an animated film “Myths & Legends: A South Leeds Odyssey.” The project marked the British Library’s first co-creation venture with students from Elliott Hudson College, aiming to represent […] Leeds Living …