Last weekend was lovely in Leeds. We were treated to a solid period of sunny weather combined with the first signs of spring. I made the most of the weather, going for a long walk with a friend around my local area. In addition to enjoying the sunny views, we worked up a good appetite. […] Leeds Living …
Leeds City Region artists will be given free theatre space at Bramhall Rock Void as well as technical support to help artists and companies as they recover from the significant impact of the pandemic. The move is part of Playhouse Connect, which aids in both recovery and reconnection for local artists. Playhouse Artistic Director James […] Leeds Living …
Megan Mechelle Dalton has been commissioned by Photoworks and English Heritage for England’s New Lenses, and her body of work will re-tell The War of The Roses in a Yorkshire castles inspired fashion editorial. Three other artists aged 18 – 25 have won commissions: London-based Kemka Ajoku will work with Wrest Park, Bedfordshire to create […] Leeds Living …
The fields of Bramham Park will once again be populated by stages, artists, their crews, all their gear – and of course the thousands of festival-goers who must have been wondering if it was ever going to happen. Ticket-holders will be delighted at the prospect of this August Bank Holiday week-end, with Stormzy, Liam Gallagher […] Leeds Living …
PANIC! Steering Group announced and first open call for bursaries. ‘PANIC! – Promoting an Artists’ Network in the Crisis’ today (February 22, 2021) announced its steering group and its first open call for bursaries of £1,000 and £5,000 for artists in the Leeds City Region. The aim of PANIC! is to create an artists’ network […] Leeds Living …
Mogwai’s new album is released Friday 19 February 2021. If you want to learn the extent to which powerfully evocative music can move you, to the point that you’re willingly spellbound by it for one hour and one minute, then buy this record and escape into its beautifully vast soundscape. Mogwai are Stuart Braithwaite (guitar/vocals), […] Leeds Living …
Having run a piece on The Savvy Baker recently, we decided to give the goods a go and placed our order. The brownies arrived promptly in protective boxing, with tissue inner wrapping, together with a label giving information for those with allergies and a card providing tips to make sure you get the best from […] Leeds Living …
On the 6th March 2020, the DMA’s smashed their biggest UK show to date at Brixton Academy, immediately hailed as one of the highlights of the band’s career, half a planet away from home and filled with 5 thousand passionate fans. And now you can relive the night with the band’s Live at Brixton LP. […] Leeds Living …
Monday 15th February is International Childhood Cancer Day. It’s a day to think about the impact of cancer on children and their families. Every year in Yorkshire, around 150 children are diagnosed with cancer and for over 40 years, Candlelighters has been there to support them and their families. Those who know from experience will […] Leeds Living …
The last year has changed the ways we interact with people, places and time. Night time for some has taken on new significance; walking at night, working at night or maybe just reflecting. What better time, then, to release a recording that was imagined, recorded and, perhaps, should be enjoyed at night? Lara, A Piano […] Leeds Living …