Don’t miss this live music spectacular that charts James Brown’s rise to the top. Exploring his life on stage as never before, see how the hardest-working man in show business earned his name.

Expect highs and lows as you journey through the decades to discover the live funk sensation that is James Brown in the most faithful recreation to date. Backed by a cast of actors, singers, dancers and a show-stopping funk orchestra, experience the creation of funk, learn of the troubles at the top, and celebrate the legacy and unique mastery that James Brown brought to the stage.

“This is deathbed songwriting, everything you’d only express when you know you’re about to die,” Sam Griffiths says. “It’s what you wish you might have said, without worrying about the consequences.”

Tewit Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 29 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

This concert is kindly sponsored by the Wetherby Lions.

This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.

Friendly Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Middleton Park on Sunday 29 September, 2-4pm.

This concert is kindly sponsored by the Friends of Middleton Park.

This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.

New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester is celebrating 11 great years with a re-energised and vibrant new production touring the UK this October, including the iconic City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds.

It’s the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 70s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time: Joy Division. Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge worldwide success as New Order.

Hebden Bridge Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 22 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

This concert is kindly sponsored by Wetherby Storage.

This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.

Kippax Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 15 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

This concert is kindly sponsored by Lawtons of Tadcaster.

This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.

Salsa Como Loco perform a free programme of jazz favourites at Golden Acre Park on Sunday 15 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

This concert is kindly sponsored by Golden Acre Park.

This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
 

The Badger Parade is back on!

Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 glorious years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption.

Marvel as I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of tiramisu!

Guffaw with delight as I delve into my back catalogue using my patented Old Bit Randomiser for old favourites like Interspecies Tennis, The time I went up in the Space Shuttle and When Nan got her hair caught in the knitting.

Dronfield Genquip Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 8 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

This concert is kindly sponsored by Windsor Court Care Home.

This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.