An illustrated talk by Josie Dixon, curator of the exhibition Music and Migration: the Story of Felix Yaniewicz at Edinburgh's Georgian House in 2022, and a direct descendant of Yaniewicz. This event is part of the Red Violin festival in Leeds.
Join Leeds People's Choir and their Musical Director, Jenny Goodman for an evening of songs to lift your spirits and celebrate unity and community. Absolutely everyone welcome. All songs are taught by ear so no need to read music or have any previous experience. Tea, coffee, biscuits and snacks included.
For more information or let us know about any access requirements, contact Sue on 07831 372071 or email us at leedspeopleschoir@gmail.com
UK Vocal Improv Festival team are coming to Leeds to celebrate vocal improvisation over a weekend with a team of fab facilitators and so many different flavours of vocal improv on offer! Ooooo..
This is a super rare opportunity to dip your toe or dive right into the world of vocal improv, in one weekend, in the north of England.
Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. His latest project, an EP called 'Present Journey,' is inspired by his current life stage as a middle-aged, full time independent musician who is a mobile lifestyle pioneer and international touring artist.
Where does the boundary lie between pictures and words? Where does drawing stop and writing begin? When does one become the other? In order to explore these questions more closely, Dan Collins has produced a series of word-paintings using a practice he describes as ‘shamanic calligraphy’.
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Top Gun: Maverick in Concert will feature the Orchestra of Opera North performing Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga and Hans Zimmer’s score – conducted by Ben Palmer.
After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.
Following sell-out seasons in London and New
Gizza job. Go on, gizzit.
80s Liverpool.
Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there is no money. What are they supposed to do? Work harder, work longer, buy cheaper, spend less? They just need a chance.
Life is tough but the lads can play the game. Find jobs, avoid the ‘sniffers’ and see if you can have a laugh along the way.