Crazy Pony is a Bluegrass duo full of surprises!
This duet will take you on an intense and entertaining journey; virtuosic banjo picking and a charming bass with sweet harmonies meet incredible surprises leaving you on the edge of your seat and entranced!
Created in 2011, the duo of French-speaking Swiss Léa Rovero and English Frank Powlesland, combine their talents and their love for bluegrass to create this unique one of a kind show.
Join us for an evening of spoken word, prose, poetry, and visual arts!
Expect powerful words, creative energy, and a welcoming space to share and experience art in all its forms.
Whether you’re performing or just soaking it in, we’d love to see you there!
Presented by All Wax All Wick.
Absolutely Made Up
(Jack Flash & Jamettone)
World champion freestyle rapper Jack Flash joins forces with live hip-hop jazz band Jamettone for a one-of-a-kind improvised experience. Fuelled by audience suggestions and the moment’s energy, no two shows are ever the same. Expect razor-sharp wordplay, electrifying live instrumentation, and an unforgettable night where anything can happen.
HashFinger
DJ set from WY’s own globally renowned hip-hop producer
Oliver Rees with DJ Agent M
Two shining stars of local hip-hop talent
ExP
Offshoots is at The Vinyl Whistle for the first time, featuring Jack Williams and Elio Tome, Oli Reeves and Joe Cross.
Combining the detailed synth work and live looping of Elia Tomé with the ambient soundscapes and striking string textures of Jack Williams. This collaboration fuses elements to create evocative and rich sonic landscapes, bore from guided improvisation combined with audio visual elements.
Sheffield's Pink Lemonade Roller Disco are teaming up with Leeds' LS-TEN and The Skate Scholarship to put on the official Northern Roll Warm Up Roller Disco. Practice your moves and get into the groove ahead of the main event in August!
THE HUNCH – Hard Hitting Irish, Americana & Latin Folk with a generous dash of humour.
Advance tickets £7/£6 concessions available from HEART reception and online
On the door, on the night from 5pm £10/£9 concessions.
Doors 7.00pm Music 7.15pm.
Formed in the summer of 2015 by US Grammy Nominated ex Acoustic Alchemy drummer John Shepard, this union of fully professional, experienced musicians take their inspiration from the late 60’s/early 70’s American West Coast singer songwriter era, playing well known songs from artists such as Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Eagles, The Byrds, James Taylor, and Buffalo Springfield…
Rewind to the Counterculture Woodstock Generation, and enjoy a great playlist of ‘Laid Back California Country Rock’.
Union Members are:
Rob Watkins – acoustic guitar / lead vocals
New Folk Award winning songwriter, Rachel Laven performs a blend of Texas Folk and Americana music. A positive force of nature on stage, Laven not only captivates with her smiling lyricism, but with her electric vocals and accomplished guitar work. She calls Nashville, Tennessee home these days, but her roots are deep in Texas where she was born and raised. Laven is currently building a team to produce her third album titled, Hard Truths.
Advance tickets £7/£6 concession available from HEART reception and online
OTD on the night from 5pm £10/£9 concession
For the tenth year, we welcome back the Leeds Conservatoire semi-finalists to compete for £500 and their own solo, prizewinning recital at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.
Watch the seven pianists navigate the challenges of their chosen repertoire as they battle head-to-head to win this coveted prize.
If you would like to spend a Sunday afternoon listening to beautiful classical piano music, for free, in an intimate setting whilst supporting Leeds upcoming talent, why not come along. This event is open to all.
Semi-Finals Schedule
COLOUR OF LIGHT – a guitar, banjo, double bass, harmonica and vocal ensemble, blending folk, blues, bluegrass and classical influences into their own unique sound.
Their finely crafted original songs combine rebellion, reflection and celebration.
Individually these musicians have performed at Glastonbury and Latitude festivals, won awards, been played on BBC6 Music and BBC Radio 4 and have over 3 million Spotify plays.