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Couple at Leeds Festival get 80 mile Uber to Creamfields after “house music shut down” by Warehouse closures: “We just need some oonts oonts” (opens NME in a new tab)
“Probably £300 on this taxi meter… It’s all for a good cause”
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Towering designs show how Leeds Town Hall became top of the clocks (opens Leeds City Council in a new tab)
Original plans for Leeds Town Hall’s iconic clock tower have been revealed as the historic building takes another step towards an exciting new era. Drafted more than 160 years ago, the fascinating documents detail the intricate structural works…
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Watch Chase & Status bring out Novelist, ArrDee, Tom Grennan, D Double E and more at Reading 2026 finale headline set (opens NME in a new tab)
The duo welcomed a total of 12 guest vocalists to close out the festival
Leeds Inspired
Meaning in the Void (opens Leeds Inspired in a new tab)
Meaning in the Void Sarah Howells Fri, 28/08/2026 - 11:47 Blog Meaning in the Void Written by Leeds Arts Centre Image Meaning in the Void Poster Collage by Spike Marshall You may also like Leeds Arts Centre’s main focus is our shows. We’ve been…
Leeds Community Foundation
Meet Alice, our new Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (opens Leeds Community Foundation in a new tab)
We’ve appointed Alice Liley as our new Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, strengthening the resource in our Partnerships team. Alongside our existing Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, Hannah Buckley, she’ll develop relationships with…
Leeds Community Foundation
Our Supporters: Irwin Mitchell (opens Leeds Community Foundation in a new tab)
We recently spoke to Oliver Collett, the Regional Lead Partner for Yorkshire & Humber at Irwin Mitchell, based in the Leeds office. How have you been involved with Leeds Community Foundation? Irwin Mitchell has had an office location in the city…
Leeds Community Foundation
Our Stories: Meet Tony (opens Leeds Community Foundation in a new tab)
Meet Tony from Season Well “I was working for Chapel FM, just part-time, and Feed Yourself Well started coming here. And I somehow ended up helping them in the kitchen. I’m not quite sure how! These things just happen. I’m quite good at cooking…
Leeds Community Foundation
Award-winning partnership gives kids in Beeston a place to play (opens Leeds Community Foundation in a new tab)
Yorkshire Contemporary and Rowland Road Working Men’s Club teamed up to create Rowland Road Play Patch with a grant from our Leeds Civic Trust Community Fund. Working to the theme of ‘celebrating place’, the project brought together local…
NME
James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch (opens NME in a new tab)
“It’s for Keith and for everyone like him”
NME
New “Letterboxd for clubbing” app lets you rate DJs after a night out (opens NME in a new tab)
Seen Live also allows users to log gigs, upload photos and discover artists through other people's reviews
NME
Watch Chase & Status join Skrillex for Boomtown 2026 set (opens NME in a new tab)
It came just two weeks ahead of Chase & Status' headline set at Reading & Leeds
Leeds Inspired
A new and improved TESTBED (opens Leeds Inspired in a new tab)
A new and improved TESTBED Sarah Howells Tue, 18/08/2026 - 11:51 Blog A new and improved TESTBED Written by Testbed Image The purpose-built stage at Testbed and the brand-new mezzanine level with bar, seating and lockers for improved customer…
Leeds Community Foundation
Improving health and wellbeing across West Yorkshire (opens Leeds Community Foundation in a new tab)
The Local Care Direct Health and Wellbeing Fund was our 5-year partnership with Local Care Direct. It took a varied approach to improving wellbeing. We funded direct mental health support, as well as activities that helped people to feel better…
Leeds Inspired
Close Enough to Touch (opens Leeds Inspired in a new tab)
Close Enough to Touch Sarah Howells Mon, 17/08/2026 - 13:22 Blog Close Enough to Touch Written by Red Ladder Theatre Company Image Close Enough To Touch goes on tour across the UK this autumn. (credit Mark Ratcliffe and Split Design) You may also…
Leeds Inspired
East Street Arts teams up with Bow Arts to extend access to affordable studio finder tool across Yorkshire & the North (opens Leeds Inspired in a new tab)
East Street Arts teams up with Bow Arts to extend access to affordable studio finder tool across Yorkshire & the North Sarah Howells Wed, 12/08/2026 - 15:55 Blog East Street Arts teams up with Bow Arts to extend access to affordable studio finder…
LDC RadioNews 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…
LDC RadioNews 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…
LDC RadioNew 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 ...
LDC RadioMeanhood 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…
LDC RadioNews 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…
LDC RadioLive 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, ...
LDC RadioFree “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 ...
LDC RadioMiNT 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 ...
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