Embark on a journey of global folk songs and storytelling with The Apex Singers, the critically acclaimed vocal ensemble. Known for their intricate harmonies and gorgeous melodies, this live concert promises an unforgettable experience.
Rich(ard) Dawson has drawn so many long drafts from the whirlpools of elemental North Eastern archetypes that he may now be one himself. Fearless in his research and willingness to follow his inspiration, Dawson has created an impressive catalogue of music and storytelling, steeped in both ancient myths and contemporary dread. A fog of sickness, trauma and mute inevitability inhabits his records and is often expressed in the havoc with which Dawson’s hands produce sounds from his long-suffering guitar, an instrument as bruised, individual and indefatigable as its owner.
One night in Stockton On Tees, three teenagers heard strange sounds coming from the backroom of a pub. They went in. They heard people singing songs they’d never heard before. Songs without instruments. Songs in their accents. Songs about places they knew. Folk songs. They joined in. Because they were the youngest ones there by several decades, they were soon labeled The Young Uns.
They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s The Horne Section’s Hit Show!
Kirkstall Living Advent invites you to their launch. Join us at the Festive Market and stick around for live music, food and drinks, and the reveal of the first window.
You can follow the rest of the trail with our map, where the windows will be revealed each evening, with each display showcasing the creativity of the Kirkstall neighbourhood. We do recommend seeing them all in person.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her seminal eponymous debut studio album, Martha Wainwright announces the 20th Anniversary Tour.
The Opera North Youth Orchestra (https://www.operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/opera-north-youth-orchestra/) is joined by the winner of the 2022 BBC Young Strings Final, Jaren Ziegler, to perform William Walton’s Viola Concerto. Shostakovich’s First Symphony and Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1 complete the programme.
HERITAGE, the much loved Leeds based future soul/nujazz band, are back! After a quiet summer for gigs, they've spent it working on a new video and a brace of remix singles for an autumn release EP so it's time for another Leeds show. They will play their first headline show ever at Belgrave Music Hall for jazz/global soul don DJ Lubi on Saturday 23rd November. Their last Leeds show was in May 2024 supporting Nubiyan Twist at Project House for a Leeds Jazz Festival special.
For those with a serious drag addiction, it's the annual Glamour Pussy NYE Party, featuring all your favourite Queens and Divas!
2 Hours of Non-Stop 90s Dance Classics - LIVE!
Remember when rhythm was a dancer and groove was in the heart? When tie-dye and centre partings were acceptable? Then you probably grew up in the 90s, when dance music was fun, uncomplicated and infectious.
This live band sell out large venues around the UK and Europe and have been invited to play at some of the largest festivals around: Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Victorious Festival, Latitude Festival – including main stage performances.