Live poetry and other writing performances to celebrate the launch of a new anthology of original writing by more than 100 people, as part of Chapel FM's "Writing on Air" Festival.

Learn how to use lyrics, book quotes, and poetry to express emotions, mental health issues and trauma. What is bibliotherapy and how can other people's words help you to find your own? 

Part of the "Writing on Air" Festival at Chapel FM Arts Centre. 

From executive producer Lupita Nyong’o, Goodbye Julia tells the story of Mona (Eiman Yousif) and her maid Julia (Siran Rick). As political tensions mount in Khartoum, Julia finds herself torn between the truth of what happened to her missing husband, the possibility of new love with activist Majier and how she can care for her son.

Join the Leeds illustrator meet-up, Brew, to do some Christmas crafting.

You will be making Cardboard Gingerbread Houses, which are easy and fun to make. By the end of the evening hopefully we will have so many we can create a little town!

To get you warmed up there will be Winter themed drawing prompts. Then we will dive into the next activity and make your own Cardboard Gingerbread House. By the end of the evening you will have your own little house to take home and decorate your home.

Do I need to bring anything? If you can, please bring:

Joshua Burnside is an experimental folk songwriter, singer and producer. He takes influence from alternative electronica and Irish folk, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds, world music and unorthodox production methods. Following an award-winning debut album and an acclaimed follow-up released during the height of the global pandemic, his music lives against the grain, in both style and spirit.

In November 2024 Red Snapper release the ‘Tight Chest’ EP featuring LA producer David Harrow via Lo Recordings.

A follow up EP featuring the current live line up will be released in 2025 which, combined with the tracks from 'Tight Chest', will form the full vinyl album ‘Barb and Feather’.

Warp records will also be concurrently releasing a unique limited vinyl version of ‘Reeled and Skinned’, the band's acclaimed first outing for the label from back in 1995.

Rose City Band’s music is sun-kissed timeless country rock whose seemingly effortless momentum carries the joy of its creation without ignoring the darkness pervading our consciousness. Led by guitarist/vocalist Ripley Johnson, the music of Rose City Band is rooted in his love of private press records of the mid to late 70’s. The band, in addition to Johnson, features pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg and drummer John Jeffrey who enmesh a keen sense of rhythmic drive and melody with gentler, sumptuous atmospheres.

Get into the festive spirit and craft your own ornate paper wreath!  

Renowned artist Andy Singleton has been celebrated for producing large-scale, intricate sculptures, crafted entirely out of paper. For this Thackray-exclusive workshop, he’ll be helping you craft your very own festive wreath sculpture.  

Whether it’s decorating your home, or gifting to a loved one, this workshop will inspire you to create something beautiful and unique this Christmas.

Join us for a day of spectacular festive fun on Saturday 14 December, the day will be packed with festive treats from 2pm – 11pm.

This incredibly special festive fundraising event is a ‘not-to-be-missed’ family occasion with something for everyone.

The stage will be set for live performances from Caution Collective and a whole host of special guests; food and drink; local market makers for all your festive gifting; Christmas decorations everywhere; a raffle with amazing prizes; family activities and in true house party style, a DJ to see the night out.