50 Years of Pink Floyd

Trouble at Mill events & Paradox Orchestra present a weekend of orchestral concerts celebrating the timeless music of three classic artists...

Like a sonic time machine Paradox Orchestra has taken sold out audiences from around the UK on a transcending musical experience accompanied by immersive lighting.

Reimagined for string orchestra, experience the greatest music of all time adapted for the divine string orchestration, like you've never heard before.

Grounded in the vibrant sounds of gospel and jazz, Lucy-Anne Daniels is a vivid storyteller, creative improviser, and fierce performer. With ‘a voice mature beyond her years’ (The Scotsman, Jim Gilchrist), Lucy-Anne’s effortless control of melody and powerful interpretation of lyric, invite you to partake in a musical communion. For this performance, she debuts a fresh body of work inspired by texts from Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, intertwined with traditional music from her Nigerian heritage and beloved songs by Black British and American artists.

An evening of music featuring artists from Come Play With Me. Think lo-fi beats, singer-songwriter vibes, soul, pop, and indie-folk.

The Musical Theatre Rave you’ve been waiting for is making its grand return to Leeds—bigger, bolder, and more FABULOUS than ever!

Get ready for an all-night celebration of musical theatre magic, where your favourite show tunes meet a rave-style party like no other! Whether you’re a Wicked witch, a Les Mis dreamer, or just here to Let It Go, this is your time to take centre stage.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Kevin Mullowney (Guitar & Lead Vocals), Gerry Brownridge (Guitar & Harmony Vocals) & Christy Herron (Guitar & Backing Vocals).

'Lughnasadh' is a celtic  festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Traditionally, it is held on 1 August, or about halfway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.

Introducing Congolese artist Noémi Jazzmine will be taking the stage at @hydeparkbookclub on June 29th, showcasing her genre-blending songwriting that fuses Rumba, Seben, R&B, and Gospel music – all while interchanging languages of English, Lingala, and French. Although she’s only been part of the Leeds music scene for the past six months being based in Nottingham, she’s already performed at venues @vinylwhistle ,@utm_studio ,@dominoclubleeds and even gracing the stage at @leedsjazzfest on May 24th as part of @djlubijovanovic 's Takeover at the @welcometoleeds stage. 

Launchpad & Slam Dunk have teamed up for a new Youth Showcase event, featuring 5 artists all aged 18 and under based in West Yorkshire performing at one of Leeds most prestigious grassroots music venues. 

The first Youth Showcase takes place on Saturday 21st June at The Wardrobe, Leeds, featuring 5 bands, all still in school:

DukTape
Vertigo
Roadkill
The Bellatones
Ayrborne

Toby Freeman and Charlie Davis will be playing Fabiano do Nascimento and Sam Gendel's album "The Room" in Bedford Fields Community gardens in Woodhouse. This is a beautiful space which rarely hosts live music so we are really excited to bring this performance as part of Leeds Jazz Festival.

All proceeds from this event will be going towards 'The Hangout', an inclusive youth club for 11 - 16 years olds to socialise, explore identity and get creative! which is based in East Leeds.

BIG BAMBOO plays old school hot dance music from the Caribbean islands and Brazil – Rumba, Choro, Mento, Beguine and Merengue – in an acoustic and improvised style reminiscent of New Orleans jazz.