Swing Into Sunday with The Northern Swing Orchestra!  Featuring the Sensational 16-Piece Big Band and the return of the wonderful Nicki Allan!

Dive into a spectacular Sunday afternoon filled with the electrifying energy of Big Band music. Let the vibrant rhythms and captivating melodies of The Northern Swing Orchestra transport you to a world where music comes alive!

Don't miss this extraordinary journey of music, magic, and unforgettable memories.

Grab your Tickets now, via the link below, and swing into a Sunday like no other!

Presented by award-winning vocalist and world-class trumpet player, Gareth John and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band, The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.

Featuring the classic, much-loved hits of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, right through to modern-day crooners such as Michael Buble, Robbie Williams, Matt Goss, Paul Anka and Harry Connick Jr.

Leeds world music promoter Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi Presents) has brought some amazing African and Latin/Cuban/Salsa music artists to the city over the years, both from the continent and the diaspora. He's promoted/co-promoted African shows by Santrofi (Ghana), Kokoroko (UK), KOG (UK), Jembaa Groove (Berlin), Femi Kuti (Nigeria), ONIPA (UK), London Afrobeat Collective (UK), Newen Afrobeat (Chile) and Dele Sosimi (UK).

Leeds jazz/global beats promoter DJ Lubi kicks off his autumn 2024 season at Hyde Park Book Club with a night dedicated to music from some of the countries in the Portuguese speaking Lusophone family of nations. Featuring two singers from Portugal - one based in London, the other in Leeds - who bring together musical influences from their home country alongside those of Brazil and Angola.

Get In The Mood and join us for a swingin’ night of nostalgia and music. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the 1940s with the 16-piece, Leeds-based Northern Swing Orchestra and special guests, The Honeybirds. This is the ultimate big band show that you won’t want to miss!

The Northern Swing Orchestra, known for its captivating performances and exceptional musicianship, will take centre stage to deliver a showstopping performance that pays homage to the golden age of big band music.

Swing Into Sunday with The Northern Swing Orchestra!

Featuring the Sensational 16-Piece Big Band & The Honeybirds!

The Northern Swing Orchestra is a Leeds based 16 Piece Big Band and will be joined by the incredible close harmony vocal trio The Honeybirds.

The Honeybirds are an amazing vocal trio, who met through a mutual love of intricate close harmony, swing music, 1940s style and fashion.

SANAM
Beirut sextet brewing up wicked post-punk, devilish kosmische, folkloric psych rock, free jazz oomph + Levantine poetics!

OBJECTIONS
Post-punk three-piece tell it with a nudge, a kick and a wink.

NIKA TICCIATI'S CATALYSM ENSEMBLE
Bass-sax-drums trio lock into jazz-punk and send it.

£9 advance
£12 on the door / £5 unwaged / no one turned away for lack of funds

Jazz drummer MILES PILLINGER has combined his love of jazz and Brazilian music with his energetic but sensitive playing. A recent Leeds conservatoire graduate, Miles’ playing has deeply matured through living and playing in the musical hub of Leeds.

Miles is eager to share his original compositions, along with the compositions of his biggest inspirations, including, Hermeto Pascoal, Wayne Shorter and Joshua Redman, alongside his band of Leeds all-star musicians: Fergus Quill on bass, Nico Widdowson on piano, Olivia Cuttill on trumpet and James Absalom on saxophone.

Jazz at Sela presents a special double bill - stalwarts of the Leeds progressive jazz scene 'Wandering Monster' share the stage with the fiery London based group 'Ken Hoon'.

A night of Improvised Dance Music, showcasing the best of the Lee