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THE Tradesmen were in existence for only three years, from 1963-1966. Starting the group showed what can be done with talent and determination, even when you have no funds to speak of.
ONE year on from opening, Darley Street Market’s outdoor space was transformed into a live music venue for the inaugural Live at the Courtyard line-up of concerts.
FROM superhero action to family favourites, Bradford has a packed schedule of cinema screenings to enjoy this Saturday.
Meet Seven-Headed. The Groningen and Leeuwarden-based producer and guitarist has roots in metal, a fascination with folklore religious imagery and generally just a bunch of unsettling things. He’s got a habit of threading guitar, intresting textures…
BRADFORD Festival Choral Society is asking people across the district to search old family albums, scrapbooks and boxes of photographs for missing pieces of the choir’s 170-year history.
We’ve invested more than £150,000 in vital suicide prevention work in Leeds. 8 community organisations will receive a share of the funding thanks to Suicide Prevention Grants, delivered in partnership with Leeds City Council’s Public Health team…
A NEW Exhibition at Bingley Gallery, The Veil of the Land, features ethereal Yorkshire landscapes by Halifax-based master painter William Morrison.
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Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds concert tour will visit UK theatres and concert halls in October 2026.
THE Magic of Motown will bring a glittering celebration of classic soul music to Bradford this weekend.
A BON Jovi tribute act is set to perform in Ilkley this weekend.
BRADFORD Live has been announced as a finalist for the Great Renovation award at the Great British Theatres Awards
Photo Credits: Khali Ackford Window Kid has spent the last few years carving out his own space within UK music. He first released ‘TBH’, a 2018 collaboration with Champion, before developing a catalogue that moves freely between UK garage, bassline…
'Streams' Exhibition Open Call Sarah Howells Wed, 09/09/2026 - 13:43 Blog 'Streams' Exhibition Open Call Written by Space2 Image Kevin Hickson You may also like Space2 would like to invite artists to share their unique perspective and passion for…
Plans for a new community-led programme to improve neighbourhoods and strengthen partnerships in all parts of Leeds are to be considered by senior councillors next week.
HOT Aire! Concert Band recently returned from Carlisle, where they entertained an audience at the Cathedral.
More than 4,600 older people across Leeds found friendship, support and a hot meal at local lunch clubs, funded by Leeds Community Foundation and Leeds City Council’s Lunch Clubs grants. 91 clubs spent a year providing regular lunches in local…
A whole calibre of wicked and wild things can happen in 6 years. For Objectiv, it’s brought an abundance of change. Marriage, a baby on the way, a move away from Bristol and – perhaps most importantly – a completely new approach to how he makes…
Division: Leeds400 Sarah Howells Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:05 Blog Division: Leeds400 Image Michelle Scally Clarke You may also like It was a big moment when I received the grant for my new project Division. My work has always centred on people, identity…
An in-depth investigation into Leeds's obsession with matcha
The Easy Way Out Sarah Howells Fri, 04/09/2026 - 14:33 Blog The Easy Way Out Written by Eli Yim Image Eli Yim, Writer and Performer/ Image: Hannah Parker You may also like I wrote The Easy Way Out by accident. My name is Eli Yim, a musician, and…
For everybody dreading the post-grad job hunt
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The Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway is expected to begin opening in October.
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