YouTube Music in 2026: How to Get More From Your Listening
What YouTube Music offers in 2026: the free version, what Premium adds, better recommendations, offline listening and uploading your own tracks.
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Google Consent Mode: Is Your Business Ready?
Where Google Consent Mode and UK cookie rules stand in September 2026: consent types, basic vs advanced set-up, the new analytics exception and a checklist.
The Origins of House Music: From Chicago's Warehouse to Leeds
How house music was born at Chicago's Warehouse with Frankie Knuckles, reached vinyl with "On and On" in 1984, and fuelled UK acid house and Leeds club culture.
News Summary: 6th April – 12th April 2026
It’s been another high-octane week for the Leeds dance music scene and our local community. From festival updates to cultural takeovers, here is your essential weekly download from LDC Radio—No. 1 for Dance Music in Leeds. 🏛️ Culture: Leeds Song Festival Takes Over the City Launching on Saturday…
News Summary: 30th March – 5th April 2026
It’s been a massive week for the Leeds creative scene. From new city-wide art projects to major updates on the local nightlife circuit, here is everything you need to know from the LDC Radio community. 🎭 Culture: Leeds Art Gallery Announces “Summer of Sculpture” Announced on 30th March, Leeds is…
New Summary – March 23rd to March 29th, 2026.
🏉 Sport: Rhinos Edge a Thriller at Headingley The week ended on a high for Leeds sports fans as the Leeds Rhinos secured a massive win at Headingley on Sunday, March 29th. 🚌 Transport: Weaver Network Branding Hits the Streets If you’ve been near Heckmondwike or Leeds city center this ...
Meanhood Studios to Open in Headlingley This March
Aiming to Break Down Barriers in DJ Culture A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley on Friday 13th March, with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible to everyone in Leeds. Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine…
News Summary – March 16th to March 22nd, 2026
🏗️ The “South Bank” Transformation The biggest talking point in Leeds this week was the government’s shortlist for the UK’s new “Investment Towns.” 🚌 Transport: The “Weaver Network” Brand Arrives It was a landmark week for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as they officially green-lit…
Live at Leeds Confirms 2026 “Pause” to Prep for 20th Anniversary
In a bit of a bittersweet update for the local community, the organisers of Live at Leeds have announced the festival will take a break this year. Both “In the City” and “In the Park” will be taking a breather in 2026. While we’ll miss the usual bank holiday mayhem, ...
Free “Launchpad Conference” Hits Leeds Beckett This Friday
Are you an aspiring artist, manager, or promoter in Leeds? This week offers a golden opportunity to get your foot in the door for free. On Friday, March 27th, the Launchpad Conference 2026 takes over the Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University. The event is a full day ...
MiNT Festival 2026: Leeds “Homegrown” Talent Takes Center Stage
The countdown to May Bank Holiday is on, and this year’s MiNT Festival is a massive win for the Leeds local scene. As the festival returns to Newsam Green Farm (May 2nd–3rd), the newly released lineup proves that Leeds is still the UK’s capital for house and tech. Homegrown hero ...