MIKA – Sounds Of The City

Global pop sensation MIKA has announced a major headline outdoor summer show at Leeds Millennium Square on Thursday 3  July as part of the 2025 Sounds of the City concerts series with Scouting for Girls as a special guests.

Known for his flamboyant style, powerful vocals, and infectious energy, MIKA has captivated audiences worldwide with era defining hits including Grace Kelly, We Are Golden and Popular Song which have collectively amassed billions of streams.

Murder Inc - The Improvised Murder Mystery

Every night it's a raucous, improvised, made-to-order murder with Murder Inc – where the audience chooses the setting, the characters, and even the motives.

Murder Inc have returned from their stellar stint at Edinburgh Fringe and now the North of England's funniest criminals are back. Murder Inc have been performing regular monthly shows to sold-out crowds in Manchester and Leeds for over nine years and invite you to join us once again for a theme that changes every month. This month we have a a mystery set for you in the land of fairytales - Once Upon a Crime.

Pamphlet Notebook & Collaging w/ Concrete Nature

Part of  Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival 2025

During this two hour workshop you will create a one-of-a-kind recycled pamphlet notebook and explore collage using off-prints and colourful paper stocks!

You will learn the 3-hole pamphlet stitch to bind your notebook, a technique which can be used as a basis for artist’s bookmaking and zine-making.

All materials will be provided, no prior skills or experience necessary.

Suitable for ages 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Let's Make Zines! w/ Kristyna Baczynski

Part of Sunny Bank Mills Print Festival 2025.

In this workshop, we will learn how to turn everyday sheets of paper into different kinds of folded books, and then fill the pages with collage, drawings, and stories.

Zines can really be about anything, from real diaries or imaginary tales to funny jokes or secret obsessions. Turn your drawings and ideas into zines and share them with the world.