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"Makin' Runs," the latest project by internationally acclaimed clarinetist Adrian Cox, delves into alternative ragtime repertoire from the early jazz era, aiming to capture and express the timeless essence of the music.

According to legend, "Makin' Runs" is a tune attributed to Buddy Bolden, heard by Bunk Johnson in New Orleans. The phrase symbolises Bolden's vision for inventive improvisations whilst never repeating himself.

The trio endeavours to emulate that spirit, crafting tight yet dynamic arrangements that honour the music's original intent, allowing ample room for improvisational fire.

The program includes compositions by Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, Barney Bigard and many more. 

The trio is completed by the incredible talents of 

“Honey” Boulton (guitar) & Alex Gilson (double bass)

Internationally acclaimed jazz clarinetist Adrian Cox at age 41 is certainly performing at the top of his game. He is one of the leading exponents of the New Orleans clarinet and has a huge wealth of knowledge of the music and the players of the era. His unrivalledunrivalledfeel and virtuosity for the music he plays have led to concerts with the biggest names in jazz including two concerts with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra both in London and New York.  Adrian spends the majority of his life on tour around the world and at the time of writing this, has performed in over 30 countries in the past 18 months. Adrian is a Vandoren Artist and endorses Buffet Crampon. 

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Support from Free Party.

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Doors 7pm

Event Start 7:30pm

“An emotional and captivating singer-songwriter with a deep, powerful voice and intensely moving lyrics” - Dean Jackson (BBC Radio)

“A divine voice” - Fearne Cotton 

Raised in Barcelona, Harry Nye is an English singer-songwriter on the verge of releasing his debut album titled “The Safety of Song”, recorded live in full-take performances at RAK Studios in London. Four singles from the album, including “To Have A Life” and “No Feeling is Final”, are out now. 

Since moving back to London from Barcelona to pursue his career as an independent artist, Harry has performed countless shows around the city and the U.K. - including headline shows at St Pancras Old Church, Troubadour and Servant Jazz Quarters - as well having co-written with an array of London-based artists.

Last year he performed one of his album singles “Move With Me” for Fearne Cotton at the Union Chapel, before crowdfunding the recording of his debut album which took place in spring.

An extremely intimate and raw collection of songs, “The Safety of Song” is set to be released independently on the 14th March this year, before Harry embarks on a UK tour in May.​

For fans of Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave.

Natalie Wildgoose

Recalling the spectral crackles of Molly Drake, or the heart-wrenching intimacies of Joan Baez, Natalie Wildgoose’s ghostly take on folk tradition carries the powerful, rarefied qualities of an unearthed archive recording, so much so that you can almost blow the the dust from it.

Writing and recording on various pianos across the Yorkshire Dales using her grandfather's old reel-to-reel tape recorder, Natalie’s EP 'Come Into The Garden' seeks to uncover the past; to reconnect with and capture the environments of the places and people that surround her. Step into Natalie’s world as she performs her original songs. 

"★★★★” - FAR OUT Magazine 

“Dreamy vocalist” BBC Radio 6Music, Tom Robinson 

“Eccentric, warm, and sincere sound.” Line of Best Fit 

"Natalie’s gentleness is her superpower” CLASH Magazine

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With support from The North.

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Longtime Leeds jazz promoter DJ Lubi continues his monthly residency at Hyde Park Book Club Leeds with a great UK jazz show and album launch on May 18th by jazz/electronic music artist Greg Surmacz.

Greg Surmacz is a multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Leeds. His music is influenced by jazz, footwork and the spectrum of UK electronic music. Having gained support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Jamie Cullum, Tom Ravenscroft, Bandcamp Weekly, Spotify Jazz UK, Moses Boyd, Bandcamp, performing at We Out Here Festival and sharing stages with corto.alto, James Holden, Colin Stetson & Sarathy Korwar, Greg announces his fifth album ‘Building Beyond The Sky’ with the release of energetic debut single ‘Loft Music’. Now playing with a full live band, this first single harnesses a potent creative energy, melding Greg’s signature dubbed out low-end sonics, with heavy, scattered percussive elements, propelled by an urgent synth line and majestic horns. 

The live band features some heavyweight musicians from the contemporary UK jazz scene :

Greg Surmacz - alto saxophone, synth, electronics

Sam Vicary (Cinematic Orchestra)  - bass synth 

Matt Davies (Matters Unknown) - drums 

Tom Sharp - trumpet 

Rosie Turton - trombone 

Caitlin LM - baritone saxophone

On the track’s inspiration, Greg explains: “Loft Music is about creating energy and forward momentum, building something from nothing.  The title was inspired by the 'loft jazz' scene of 1970s New York. Fed up with the restraints of traditional venues, musicians started putting on casual events in loft spaces. At these shows, artists felt free to play whatever they wanted, for however long they wanted. I wanted this record to be direct and powerful, and this track quickly became the focal point of that. It has a sense of urgency from the beginning which only increases over its running time - start high, then get higher. The energy and intensity of footwork has always been a big source of inspiration to me - I tried to imagine a live band playing that music and this is where I ended up.”

"A wild ride... really enjoyable." Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2) on What We Can Assume

"A great album." Gilles Peterson (BBC 6 Music) on What We Can Assume

"Thanks to his band Paper Tiger, Leeds resident Greg Surmacz has long been a quiet hero in the interzone between live jazz and the Flying Lotus-adjacent “beat scene.” This year, on his two solo albums, he’s refined his style even further—and on the second installment, he’s achieved a brilliant personal statement. Chiptune bleeps blur into lengthy, lyrical sax lines; jumpy broken beats manage to blend with laid back pastoral chords. It’s incredibly coherent—and very, very lovely." 

Timelines (Part 2) best electronic music of the month by Bandcamp Daily

A frenetic and captivating statement of intent, ‘Loft Music’ demonstrates the incredible progression in Greg’s work and gives a glimpse of what to expect from the full length LP in May 2025. 

Support tbc.

Doors 7.30pm. Support 8pm. Greg Surmacz 9pm. Curfew 11pm.

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Aaron Dinning is returning with his band back to Hyde Park Book Club for his final headline before leaving Leeds. Joined by some of his favourite female songwriters: Lizzie Walmsley, Shania Sabrina, Araya & Molly Jameson. This is sure to be an evening of heartbreak and queer joy.

AARON DINNING: https://www.instagram.com/aarondinning/
LIZZIE WALMSLEY: https://www.instagram.com/lizzziewalmsley/
SHANIA SABRINA: https://www.instagram.com/shaniasabrinaaa/
ARAYA: https://www.instagram.com/araya.music/
MOLLY JAMESON: https://www.instagram.com/mollyjamesonx/

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Finding splendour in shadows, Toria Wooff sings tales of the beautifully strange. Announcing the release of her beguiling self-titled debut album, her gothic approach to the folk tradition has captured the attention of any who have caught her live over the last couple of years and as the record takes listeners deeper into her bittersweet world, it’s only a matter of time before countless others will fall under her spell. Toria heads out on a headline tour this Spring to play the album in full to audiences across the UK.

Containing tales of love, loss, hope, relationships and womanhood, the album is both an exorcism of torment and an invitation to feeling only what is good. Tugging at the cloaks of contemporary folk souls Katie J Pearson and This Is The Kit , the record offers a contemporary twist on the Anglo folk tradition through a bloody cocktail of classic rock origins and transcends time as it nods to the lyrical narratives of Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention and Townes Van Zandt - all the while infused with inspiration from her collection of gothic literature and historical texts.

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Private Regcords presents a special night celebrating the release of the brand new Kiosk single 'dogma'.

Joining them on the lineup are besties Bathing Suits and Private Reg.

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Very happy to announce the return of Alt-Jazz X Breaks, the high bpm danceable jazz/whatever night at Hyde Park Book Club – for a special one off night as part of Leeds Jazz Festival 25

This time we have 7 bands, playing 20 minute sets – with big tunes in between to keep you dancing as much as we can.

As always, a ridiculous mix up of noisy high speed jazz and adjacents.

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DEFF60 – @deff60collective

Fake Scenario – @kende_sarlos2001

Glass Frogs – @glassfrogsband

Mixxed Doubles – @rorymaslen._ + @isaac.llewellyn + @jamesfranklindrums

Yorky Pud Street Band – @yorkypudstreetband

Ike! Greenman And The Maoh-No Teshita – @loddxr + @fergusquill + @hamish.dixon.716

+ 1 more TBC

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Doors will be at 7.30 with music starting immediately, and running all the way through til 11.

Tickets are £6 in advance, and £8 on the day/door – card only please!

NOTE: As always, like all our events this one is NOTAFLOF – No one turned away for lack of funds. However, it’s highly likely this event will sell out, so please keep an eye on socials as we’ll have a room capacity!

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Esco Romanesco Records present DEE RAE.

Manchester based singer-songwriter, Dee Rae, performs her first Leeds headline, with support from Neve Cariad.

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15 musicians and 3 performance spaces. It begins with a trio in each performance space (9 musicians) who improvise with each other until one of the remaining 6 musicians walks into their space. The new arrival displaces one of the players, who then sets off to another space. This system creates a kaleidoscope of musical combinations over 3 hours. Featuring: Milana Sarukhanyan (soprano), Iris Casling (dbl bass), John Bisset (lap steel guitar), Inari Hulkkonen (dance), Teruki Chan (ghuzeng & percussion), Nika Ticciati (guitar/keyboard), Fergus Quill (double bass), Harry Souter (guitar), Emil Karlsen (drums) and others tbc.

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For the first time in Leeds, the rising Brazilian star presents his globally acclaimed solo concert, which has sold out in many venues in the UK.

Leo Middea was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1995 and currently resides in Barcelona, Spain. He is a singer, composer, and instrumentalist. Over his 10-year career, Leo has released five studio albums, each reflecting different phases of his life and career: Dois (2014), A Dança do Mundo (2016), Vicentina (2020), Beleza Isolar
(2020), and Gente (2023), and has given over 300 performances in 16 countries - with 100 of them taking place in 2024 alone.

Leo is reinventing Brazilian music by blending traditional genres with influences from diverse cultures. His music has garnered over 10 million plays on Spotify, and his captivating performances have sold out concert halls across Europe and Brazil. In 2024, he achieved second place in the traditional Portuguese Song Festival, becoming the first Brazilian to reach the final. Leo is currently working on his sixth album, featuring songs recorded live in different parts of the world.

In February 2024, he toured the UK for the first time, stopping in London, Bristol, and Frome. He performed three consecutive sold-out shows in London and also sold out in Frome. In September 2024, he continued his tour in London, Manchester, Oxford, Brighton, Bath, and Weston Super-Mare. Each of his shows once again achieved sell-out status, drawing more than 1,000 attendees. 

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With support from Amy Clark.

2025 sees the release of Lucy Mellenfield’s highly anticipated debut album, Tell The Water, She Will Listen. She embarks on her pre-release tour this summer. The songs explore her love of jazz, folk, and alternative genres, interweaving improvisation and folk melodies, immersive soundscapes and vivid lyric writing.
Fragility is a core theme running through the album, drawing on personal perspectives on heartache and loss, societal pressures, the human condition, and women’s health. Lucy will be joined by two of her band members for this intimate show at The Snug, threading layers of colour, texture, and depth into each song. Expect to be moved by the honesty and raw nature of her soul-baring performance.

‘Record of the week tonight… How stunning was that. I love her voice, I love the jazz and the folk influence, so unique’ – Steph Nieuwenhuys – BBC Introducing Solent

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A very special collaboration between legendary free improv vocalist Maggie Nicols and drummer Dan Johnson.

A mainstay of the European improvisational community since joining John Stevens’ legendary Spontaneous Music Ensemble in the late 1960s, Maggie Nicols has performed internationally for several decades and worked with a great many improvisers from all over the world including: Irene Schweizer, Joelle Leandre, Rie Nakajima, Steve Noble, Julie Tippetts & Han Bennink. As co-founder of the Feminist Improvising Group with Lindsay Cooper, she has also worked to significantly further women in improvised music, dancing and other creative arts.

Dan Johnson is a Bristol based percussionist, performance artist and educator who pushes the boundaries of how drumming is perceived through his solo and ensemble work. Known for intense, intimate and often durational solo performances, his past and present collaborators include: Valentina Magaletti, Moor Mother, Ximena Alarcon, EP/64 & Robert Ridley-Shackleton. Additionally, Dan is a certified Deep Listening facilitator with Pauline Oliveros' Centre for Deep Listening and leads the creative education and performance project Ecstatic Drum Beats

Also joining the lineup is Chris Sharkey’s ‘Sharkey’s Kitchen’.

‘Sharkey’s Kitchen’ is based on the idea of playing new music each session with a revolving group of players - the whole thing is worked out in front of the audience (and with their help) making it a kind of open rehearsal / gig / jam session / collaboration.

With support from Leeds Conservatoire student Iris Casling, on solo double bass.

Iris Joan Casling is a Double Bassist, improviser and hag based in Leeds. Her work embodies somatic ritualisation through free-improvisation coloured by contemporary classical and jazz influences.

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An interactive workshop from Charlotte Keeffe at 5:00, followed by an evening performance from Keeffe's RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW Quartet + support

Offshoots joins Leeds Jazz Festival for a second year, bringing an interactive workshop from Charlotte Keeffe from 5:00-6:30pm, and an evening performance from Keeffe's RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW Quartet + supports (TBC) with doors from 7:30pm.

Note: This event has separate tickets for the workshop and the evening performance.

Charlotte Keeffe is one of the most exciting improvisers in the UK, and her shows are in equal parts energetically joyous and delicately moving’- Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Charlotte Keeffe’s RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW Quartet is a breeding ground for squelchy, sploshy, splashy Music-making! Her passionate approach to freely improvising Music has been described by the UK’s biggest selling Jazz magazine, Jazzwise, as ‘avant garde for all!’

Keeffe is inspired by abstract paintings and describes her trumpet and flugelhorn as Sound Brushes. “Keeffe shows notable strength of character as she runs the sonic and emotional gamut..."- Kevin Le Gendre, Jazzwise

Her 2nd album, 'ALIVE! in the studio…’ (available on the Discus Music record label) received rave reviews and landed on several Best of 2023 Album Releases lists/charts, including Reader’s Digest Top Albums of 2023. From performing a duet with the mighty City of London as part of world-renowned trumpeter Dave Douglas' Festival of New Trumpet Music, to stepping onto Glastonbury and Wilderness stages alongside Laura Mvula, Kate Nash and Charlotte Church, to serving as Assistant Musical Director of the London Gay Big Band, championing gender and diversity equality as part of the Parliamentary award-winning Women in Jazz Media team, and playing in Marin Alsop's Taki Concordia Orchestra, Charlotte Keeffe understands that embracing individuality and letting go of inhibitions is the surest way to grasp the transformative power of Music! Previous RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW performances include; the Southbank Centre's Purcell Room, the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room, London Jazz Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival, Lancaster Jazz Festival, where she was Artist in Residence 2024, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Birmingham’s Symphony Hall and Fizzle concert series, Sheffield's Jazz at The Lescar, Cambridge's LISTEN!, Newcastle's Jazz North East program, as well as London's Café OTO, Jazz in the Round, Toulouse Lautrec, Karamel CLub, Spice of Life and more!

The band features: 

Charlotte Keeffe - Sound Brushes (trumpet and flugelhorn) and compositions

Ashley John Long - double bass

Ben Handysides - drums

Moss Freed - guitar

+ support from Gaia Blandina and Iris Casling

York/Leeds based improvisers Gaia Blandina (Cello) abd Iris Casling (Double Bass) offer a performance exploring the relationship between string instruments and space.

Inspired by the likes of Mortan Feldman and La Monte Young their playing blends experimental, classical and improvised modes.

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Join Holly and her band for a night to remember celebrating this year’s graduating class of 2025. ‘The Unofficial Prom’ has everything you would want from the perfect night out. Starting with some incredibly talented support acts warming up the stage for a full-pop girly set, to a mini photo-booth and ‘prom inspired’ games. Holly is a 21-year-old Pop artist based in Leeds, from Lichfield in the West Midlands. She has always had a huge passion for music and writing but began to develop these skills during the first lockdown in March 2020. Currently, she is studying pop music at Leeds Conservatoire whilst using her weekends and any free time for busking and gigging around the UK. Her greatest achievements this past year include opening for Cian Ducrot’s headline show at The Piece Hall in Halifax, putting on her debut headline show at Headrow House, playing The Cavern Club in Liverpool, and singing live for Strictly professionals Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu whilst they promote their 2025 tour. She is learning so much with every opportunity she is given which only encourages her to put her absolute everything into what she loves.

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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.

Richard Ormrod grew up with the rich, lyrical sound of early Caribbean music and has been playing in this style for thirty five years. Trombonist Will Osborne is passionate about early calypso and beguine and, together, they lead Big Bamboo on a tour through the first half of the 20th Century, across several seas, and through multiple musical traditions rooted in early jazz and hot dance.

with
Richard Ormrod – clarinet
Will Osborne – trombone
Jonny Flockton – guitar/banjo
Adrian Knowles – double bass
Sam Bell – congas
Matthew Shallcross – percussion

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Tap Water Records and Roots present Roots Live. Featuring Eszter Vida, Django Durrant, Rhiannon Hope, and Mina Kiva. Roots Live is a fundraiser to create issue 2 of Roots.

Eszter Vida is a musician and singer-songwriter from Warrington, England who now resides in the bustling city of Leeds with her close bandmates (affectionately known as the Vidas). Eszter's vivid storytelling abilities mixed with her band's immersive and ethereal production, makes her a standout act in the indie Leeds scene. With singles like "Paper Rounds" and "Kingdom" reaching airplay on BBC Introducing Leeds & Sheffield, Eszter Vida's music highlights wondrous narratives that reflect the musical style of the likes of Paolo Nutini, PJ Harvey and Wolf Alice.

Django Durrant has been performing since he was all kinds of small and writing not long after, with his solo career beginning in 2022. There’s nothing Django loves more than making music. Influenced by the menagerie of sixties & seventies music and the contemporary indie/folk of artists such as Sam Evian, Johnny Flynn, Weyes Blood, and This is the Kit, he create’s songs that ebb and flow between these influences with nature driven introspection. Django’s releases to date include his folky EP, ‘Winter’s Come Again’, and four stand alone singles including the arthurian ethereal ‘Guinevere’ and his most recent indie-pop track ‘Ameliorate’.

Rhiannon Hope is an emerging talent in the creative hotspot that is the Leeds indie music scene. Rhiannon uses her music as an alternative to a rapidly impersonal society, harking back to community centred traditions of English folk music and the importance of music as a shared, intimate experience. The strength of her performance lies in her ability to weave together unconventional instruments and textures, creating songs that reminisce on past musical traditions whilst still keeping a contemporary sound. Her musical style operates within the area between folk and jazz, pulling inspiration from artists such as Lianne La Havas, Aldous Harding, and Cate Le Bon, to create an intimate, soulful, and sometimes melancholic sound.

Mina Kiva is a 23 year old singer songwriter from North West England, currently based in Leeds. She has been singing and performing for over ten years, starting off at a young age leading worship at her church. This led to her expanding her audience to weddings, bars, various events, and now her own gigs. Her performances on YouTube have racked up over 6K views so far, as well as performing for crowds of over 2000 attendees. Mina’s writing style is always diaristic, drawing from her life experience and emotions, while her music style is multi-genred - her influences range from soul, to acoustic folk, to rnb; building a platform to fulfill her musical potential within a range of genres. Recently, Mina Kiva has been working with Scottish rapper Bastet, creating a hip-hop sound mixed with melodic vocals.

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An intimate night of acoustic music from To Kill A King's frontman Ralph Pelleymounter. Ahead of their 4th and final Record Ralph is playing a select few small venues to perform some new songs along with some favourites from the last ten years. Ralph Has performed with the likes of the Flamin Lips, Frank Turner and Bastille, across the UK, Europe and the USA.

“Dark lyrical musings…‘arched by epic musical sensibilities”
- Mojo

“Brutally beautiful… filled with outstanding vocal harmonies and powerful, emotive lyrics”
- Guestlist

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"Framed by tradition but totally distinct" Clash Magazine

"This one is utterly unique" Far Out Magazine

“Amazing and really different” Paul Weller

“Songs that feel like centuries old fairy tales.” Shindig! Magazine

Amelia Coburn is darkness and light.

Her acclaimed debut album ‘Between The Moon And the Milkman’, produced by Bill Ryder-Jones, showcases her as a truly singular voice in the world of music. 

Unbound by one mood or modern trends she pairs daring but instantly memorable melodies with unusual chord movements and exquisite arrangements. Populated by the people and places she has encountered on her global travels and in the darker corners of literature and art Amelia views her songs as a soundtrack to her stream-of-consciousness, “opening up new paths, new clearings and new valleys with every listen”.

Her distinctive, crystal-cut vocal delivery and expressive stage persona has captivated audiences far and wide. Whether headlining sell-out solo tours or sharing the stage with esteemed acts as diverse as Saint Saviour, The Trials of Cato, or the late Steve Harley, her “beguiling stage presence” continues to earn her fans from across the musical spectrum.

SOLD OUT

Four mates from Yorkshire, The Slates are a young, energetic indie band who are passionate about writing anthems and partying hard. The Slates formed in summer 2019 with front man Louis Barnes, guitarist Joe Briggs, bassist Jude Wales and drummer Zak Oldroyd. 

The band have succeeded to have plays on the BBC, series’ on Channel 4, played at YNOT Festival 2022, Isle Of Wight Festival 2023, Manchester Academy 1 and have played multiple times at the O2 Academy Leeds. The Slates released their debut EP ‘u wot?’, including summer anthems, ‘Hello, Don't You Know?’ and ‘Shield Your Drink’ in the back end of 2022 as well as their 2023 hit ‘What Have You Done?’ which gained them shows in iconic venues across the nation.

IF YOU WANT A PARTY, THE SLATES ARE WHERE IT’S AT.

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Bathing Suits + Bela Spit + Kiosk fundraiser for transgender survivors of abuse. All profits donated to lovingMe - by and for charity for trans survivors. 

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With support from Hetsi Harpur.

Join us for a live show presenting Tesla Death Ray (Zurich/Switzerland) — live in Leeds for the very first time!

The new album Uncanny blends psychedelic blues-rock with 70s punk energy. Emotionally raw and sonically expansive, the latest material explores themes of betrayal, lost love, inner conflict, and the strength that rises through it all. The set will also feature music from earlier releases, including Space in Time, named Single of the Year by Swiss national radio in the psychadelic/rock/alternative segment.

Formed in 2015, Tesla Death Ray has carved out a distinctive space in the live scene, known for powerful performances and a sound that moves between grit, groove, and atmosphere. With past appearances including a support slot for Ty Segall, the band — Claudio Amoroso, Milan Schilling, Mono Rocketaro, and Max Talmon-Gros — continues to push boundaries while staying rooted in expressive, dynamic songwriting.

"Uncanny" by Tesla Death Ray

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Tesla Death Ray - One More Time (Official Video)

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OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF TESLA DEATH RAY

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For fans of: 

The Rolling Stones, Lucio Battisti, Primal Scream, Black Angels, Night Beats, Them, The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Produced by: Philip Harrison / Harrison Recordings

Contacts: 

Label: Taxi Gauche Records, Ankerstrasse 23, 8004 Zurich Switzerland 

HETSI

Hetsi Harpur is a singer songwriter whose style falls within the realms of art prog, with remnants of art pop, prog rock and classical. For fans of Weyes Blood, Kate bush and Julia Jacklin, Hetsi incorporates a journey of emotions into her music to create an ethereal soundscape full of melisma and warm colourful melodies.  

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With support from Jamie Grey.

FUTURESOUND EVENTS PRESENTS..

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Join us for Hear-Her-Roar, a powerful and inspiring night dedicated to celebrating women in music. This special event brings together an incredible lineup of female artists, creating a space where their voices, stories, and artistry take center stage.

🌟 Live Performances – Experience an electrifying mix of genres and styles from talented women in the industry.
🎤 Empowering Atmosphere – A night dedicated to amplifying female voices and fostering inclusivity in music.
💜 Be Part of the Movement – Support and celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the arts.

Don't miss this unforgettable event—grab your ticket now and be part of the roar!

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Futuresound Events Presents.

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The Weaving is Méabh Begley (accordion, vocals) and Owen Spafford (fiddle) and Cait Ni Riain (piano, vocals). This trio brings together the rich musical traditions of three counties Kerry, Tipperary and Yorkshire, their three regions of origin. Their music is imbued with the driving rhythms of the Gaeltacht of West Kerry where they first met; fierce dance music and raw harmonies inspired by a deep understanding of their musical inheritance. The trio have performed across Ireland, France and the UK in venues such as The National Concert Hall, Paris Centre Culturel Irlandais and Sidmouth Folk Festival.
After a sold out performance at Feakle Festival alongside Martin Hayes and extensive UK and Ireland tours 'The Weaving' look forward to releasing their debut album drawn from the rich musical wellspring of the West Kerry Gaeltacht.

"This project is about embracing our musical connections, finding the dances tunes and songs that we held in common and celebrating the different musical accents with which we play them. The aim was not to homogenise our approaches but to explore ideas of local identity and place through our own respective backgrounds. We feel this is particularly important in reference to the historic cultural oppression that the Irish language and music has faced under English rule. There is an honouring and healing of colonial history that can be found in sharing the traditional music of England and Ireland and while this is not a political project there is something inherently political about celebrating the music of two connected but historically divided communities. The fact that we can now generously share a stage playing music and song that we hold in common is testament to the power of art to cross administrative boundaries and international borders."

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Longtime Leeds jazz/soul/global beats promoter DJ Lubi continues his monthly residency at Hyde Park Book Club Leeds with a summer soul showcase on Sunday 8th June.

Headline artist Sinead Campbell is an Irish-Jamaican British soul singer-songwriter blending modern R&B with vintage soul influences.

A northern powerhouse soul singer delivering a timeless fusion of vintage soul and modern R'n'B, she writes and sings songs rooted in her working-class upbringing and dual heritage, exploring themes of belonging, empowerment, and ancestral connection.

Her most recent single received BBC Radio 1 airplay and she has performed at festivals such as The Great Escape and Live at Leeds, sharing lineups with legends like Soul II Soul, Basement Jaxx and Arrested Development.

2025 is shaping up to be Sinead’s biggest year yet, after recently playing a sold-out BBC Introducing show in Bradford, Sinead is gaining momentum fast with her new EP scheduled for early summer release. She’s being championed by well respected Leeds independent record label Come Play With Me as a “Next Up North” breakout artist. If you love the music of Jalen Ngonda, Olivia Dean, Lucky Daye, Elmiene, Thee Sacred Souls, you'll like Sinead's music for sure.

Sinead’s live sound, backed by a full band, combines grooving basslines and funk fuelled rhythms topped with powerful soulful vocals. Sinead's ability to pour raw emotion into every performance makes her a standout live artist on stage. With a new EP soon and a UK tour, this is an artist on the rise. Come and check out why.

“A beautiful voice from the North of England” - Victoria Jane (Future Soul, BBC Radio One)

Shania Sabrina is a 20 year old artist currently living in London/Leeds. Shania’s ability to write, produce and perform all her music allows her creativity to flow freely and truly. Being surrounded by instruments her whole life, Shania’s craft to make music is simply magical. She is inspired by nature, people and stories, expressed in her colourful lyricism. For Shania Sabrina, writing and producing her own music is a beautiful gift, one she wishes to share with others.

Inspired by artists such as Erykah Badu, Cleo Sol, Corrine Bailey Rae, Kali Uchis, Amaria, Shania is an incredibly creative, passionate and dynamic artist who aged just 19, self-released a debut album (“A Year In The Life” - October 2024). With gigs lined up in London, Leeds (Leeds Jazz Festival), and Liverpool (Sound City), Shania Sabrina's musical career is definitely on the up.

Doors 7.30pm. Shania Sabrina 8pm. Sinead Campbell 9pm. Curfew 11pm.

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Take an adventure to a magical land as Hyde Park Book Club transforms into Faraway. Welcome to Faraway is the Leeds-based, fantasy-themed rock band’s DEBUT HEADLINE. They’re joined by friends Oxford Comma to make for a rocking soiree.

Faraway seek to be bold in everything they do, combining chaotic arrangements and unapologetic vocals into dramatic indie rock you’ll want to play out loud as you stride into a room. Weaving classic rock sounds with enchanting harmonies and lyrics which tell the story of a fantasy land and evoking images of masquerade balls, magical forests, and Shakespearean tragedies.

Oxford Comma are a five-piece alt-rock indie band based in Leeds. Their sound draws influence from the likes of Radiohead, Wunderhorse and Wolf Alice. Oxford Comma have shaped their music into an immersive live experience, blending atmospheric, guitar-driven melodies with ambient textures and dynamics.

Opener TBA

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Lo Vu (Live) + Thirdspace

Following the release of the debut EP Distill, Leeds based jazz and electronic collective Lo Vu put on their first ever show in the intimate setting of the Snug at Hyde Park Book Club. 

Formed from the vibrant scene offered by the city of Leeds, Lo Vu is the project of guitarist and producer Ben Haskins. Featuring a collective of some of the best musicians from across the North, Lo Vu fosters close musical relationships and collaborations. 

Following a career of touring with artists such as K.O.G, Jasmine Myra and Tetes De Pois, Haskins creates a fusion between the strong Jazz scene Leeds has boasted for so long now and the rich palate of British electronic music. 

Featuring collaborations with some very close friends the debut EP ‘Distill’ offers eclectic sound drawing influence from house, breakbeat, jazz and west african music. 

“One of the most talented music makers the region has to offer” - Christian Carlisle BBC introducing

“Absolutely Stunning” - Emily Pillbeam BBC radio6/BBC Introducing

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Support from Thirdspace

Thirdspace is the alias of London born, Leeds base multi instrumentalist Nick Richards. A founding member of the UK Jazz outfit Nubiyan Twist he has made heavy contributions to the scene for over a decade. Thirdspace sees Nick take centre stage as an electronic producer. 

‘Thirdspace’, brings deeply soulful perspectives to the electronic world. Absorbing a myriad of club styles including House, Broken & Beats culture. All creating a perfect foundation for Nick’s individual expression as a saxophonist and vocalist. 

His debut tracks, ’Black Vale' & 'Waters pt. 1 & 2’ debuted via Polytype Records (2023,Leeds) as part of their Polytypic one compilation. This was eagerly followed up by the ‘Beginning EP in 2024. 

Turning heads with his live show he radiates Detroit sensibilities to hardware set ups and jazz derived instrumental improvisation - performing on the internationally renowned ‘Cosmic Slop’ sound system and a featuring on ‘In the Window’ video series. 

Next release - Never Gonna Know EP, will be released 30th May.

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Andalusia is a Leeds-based melting pot of shoegaze and guitar rock music. With their debut single making heat waves across the guitar rock atmosphere, the band follows up with a well-loved song that frequents their live performance. Andalusia's second single, "Something, Somewhere" will debut on June 6th, across all music platforms. The single is a short, punchy track that utilises alternative rock sensibilities alongside shoegaze-influenced guitar layering, with a focus on strong melodies. The song was born out of the main guitar riff and followed by a jamming of instruments to develop structure across the track.

With support from Yuppie Supper and Contrail, Andalusia's single release show will showcase a variety of Leeds-based musicians that follow in harmonic footsteps of each others style and sound. Andalusia preps this release with more music and visuals coming soon.

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Dirty Otter presents…

With support from Pale Sailor (Bandcamp)

FFO: Tigers Jaw / Macseal / TWIABP / Early Foxing

Dikembe are a fuzzy emo band formed in Gainesville, Florida, they emerged in the early 2010s and quickly garnered attention for their raw, confessional lyrics and experimental approach to sound. The band’s music often explores themes of vulnerability, relationships, and introspection, balanced with moments of cathartic energy and infectious melodies.

The Albaidar Duo will take audiences on a journey through the rich traditions of Arab folk and classical music, with a special focus on Syria, where both musicians have their roots. In a chamber setting, listeners will be immersed in evocative melodies and rhythms, exploring essential themes of love, nature, and homeland. The duo presents Arabic music in carefully crafted arrangements, enhancing the traditional timbres of the oud, daf, riq, and nay with the Western flute.

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Futuresound Events Presents…

The Hope The Fear is the pseudonym of multi-instrumentalist Leeds-based artist Alex Fletcher. Rooted in the gritty and unbridled atmospheres of England’s basements and clubs, The Hope, The Fear pays homage to the formidable grassroots bands of the North while infusing a distinctive Americana flavour. Alex has graced prestigious venues and festivals, earning recognition on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6.

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Leeds artist Emma Coates launches her debut EP ‘Borrower’, marking her first release with her solo project after several years on the scene. Her weaving of jazz and folk songwriting creates her unique, intimate sound, taking inspiration from the likes of Snowpoet and Hohnen Ford. Along with Harry Souter (guitar), Nika Ticciati (bass) and Louis Berthoud (drums), she has created deeply personal storytelling exploring feminine identity and growth, complimented by the delicate and airy tones of her voice and band within the 4 tracks.

Support from Eve Buckley:

Leeds based singer/songwriter and guitarist Eve Buckley combines a rich hybrid of alternative-soul and jazz infused pop. Capturing the tapestry of notions that arise through young adulthood, her timeless vocals and sentimental soundscapes are reminiscent of her inspirations including Lianne La Havas, Jordan Rakei and Yazmin Lacey.

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DIY gig at the Snug at Hyde Park Book Club, featuring four emerging bands from the Leeds alternative rock scene.

Prog-influenced trio Janata
Alt-rock/shoegaze bands Naval Gazing and Dinnerbone
Duo My Son The Monk

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FutureSound Events Presents.

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Congolese artist Noémi Jazzmine will be taking the stage at Hyde Park Book CLub 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 Vinyl Whistle, UTM Studio, The Domino Club and even gracing the stage at Leeds Jazz Festival on May 24th as part of DJ Lubi Jovanovic's Takeover at the Welcome To Leeds stage.

Featuring Noémi on stage is SIL-VAH, an Angolan-Portuguese Afrobeat artist based in Leeds. His sound fuses rich African rhythms with modern production, capturing real-life emotions and experiences through blending smooth melodies with powerful storytelling. He has opened for acts like 'Stefflon Don' and 'Sai So' along with his music regularly featured on BBC Radio. He is also an Afrobeat/Afrohouse dancer, having caught the attention of UK Afroswing group NSG, Mr Eazi, imjustbait, Rising Talents, and many other influencers

Our Support act is Devon Salinas, a Neo Soul artist bringing a fresh, genre-blending sound to the modern soul scene. Hailing from the heart of America, Devon combines the richness of Blues, the groove of Neo Soul, and the sophistication of Jazz to create music that’s both timeless and unmistakably his own. Influenced by icons like D’Angelo, Isaiah Sharkey, and Michael Jackson, Devon’s sound is smooth, soulful, and deeply rooted in emotional connection. His laid-back, feel-good style lifts spirits and invites listeners to unwind and truly feel the music.

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A Celebration of Psych, Shoegaze, Dreampop & all things Lynch! In Association with The David Lynch Foundation.

The inaugural Leeds avant-gathering, this year's event  pays homage to the inspiring sights and soundtracks of a recently departed genius that was David Lynch.

As well as the live music expect flowing visuals, cherry pie upstairs and Damn Fine Coffee! Plus the excellent range of beverages you come to expect from HPBC.

Funds will be raised for The David Lynch Foundation UK to honour his legacy.

6 Bands for £12 that's right. For just £2 per band you get all of this wonderment!

*HPBC operate a safe spaces policy*

We are elated to have Midnight Rodeo as our headliners.

Signing with FatCat Records in 2022, and having released four singles to date, Nottingham-based Midnight Rodeo have now delivered their debut album, “Chaos Era”.
Extensive, relentless touring (sold-out hometown shows,The Great Escape, Dot To Dot, and Kendall Calling) created a tight-knit family, their pleasure in playing as an ensemble is instantly evident on the album. When asked about this they’ll explain, “We want people to tap into why we are always smiling on stage"

Describing themselves as a "musical spaghetti western" the Pychadelic Art Pop Sextet release Album "Chaos Era"  on FatCat recordings on 11th July including critically acclaimed single "Dixon", it's the perfect chance to celebrate the album with them close to release date before their UK Headline tour in the Autumn.

We will also see sets from Lozenge, Abandoned Buildings,  Forming, New Ghost & Lines of Silence.

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On her new album, Carnival, Americana/soul singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd showcases her signature “evocative storytelling and raw honesty” and “powerfully emotive performance from start to finish,” honed over more than two decades. Raised in rural New York in the US, Juliet was a classically trained pianist and jazz trumpet player from an early age before studying songwriting at Berklee College of Music. It wasn’t long before she was a fixture in the Boston singer-songwriter scene, releasing two critically acclaimed albums, touring across the country, and garnering placements on MTV and VH1. Struggling with burnout, Juliet walked away from music completely in 2009 and got a lucrative corporate job. Fast forward ten years, and in the midst of a global pandemic, she returned to songwriting and performing. After winning a string of national songwriting awards and releasing her 2022 EP High Road—hailed as a “top-tier singer/songwriter album”—Juliet returned full force. Since then, she has performed 150+ shows a year, both solo and with her band, at clubs and listening rooms across the US.

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Little Bellows Events presents Vona Vella. 

After support from BBC 6, Radio 1 and their 130k monthly listeners on Spotify, Vona Vella are set to release a new album in Autumn 2025. keeping those soft intimate moments weaving in and out. Imagine Belle & Sebastian meets The Strokes, and befriends The Coral on the way. The band emerged from the Midlands, and soon collected members from London and Leeds.

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Manchester heavy metal titans Wailing Banshee are returning to Leeds on 15th August. 

The band will be playing at the iconic Hyde Park Book Club alongside plenty of local talent in Leeds alt metal band Catchfly, local thrashers Theocracide and West Yorkshire metal legends Autonym.

Tickets on sale now!

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Support from Host Body & Hidden Mothers.

Pink Dot Presents.

Beth McKenzie, Chloe Charlotte, and Holly Nicholson are three of the most exciting emerging pop artists in the northern music scene right now. Making up ‘The Northern Pop Girlies’, the girls came together in November 2024, and created a tight-knit community. In February 2025, the girls made their mark and solidified their status in the music industry with their sold-out show at The Deaf Institute. Coming off the back of this success, JustForTheRecord presents ‘The Northern Pop Girlies: The Wishful Thinking Tour’, which will see them make their debut in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, and London.

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Gecko is a singer-storyteller based in South London. His songs cover the big things in life with wit and warmth. From deep time to ignored characters in renaissance paintings, from pig fugitives to Duolingo streaks.

He tours in support of his new album ‘The Big Picture’ recorded with Shuta Shinoda (Ghostpoet, Hot Chip).

Gecko has performed across the world including at Glastonbury, Latitude, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, the Edinburgh Fringe & the BAFTA winning Sky Arts TV show ‘Life & Rhymes’.

Gecko’s songs have caused a stir on TikTok & Instagram receiving millions of views and hardly any mean comments.

‘He’s a work of art’

Benjamin Zephaniah

‘Playful but also emotionally piercing’

Clash Magazine

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Brudenell Presents…

Up and down the venues of the country, from the grassroots basements of their adopted hometown of Brighton through to an ever-growing catalogue of sold out shows and magnetic festival sets, The New Eves have been steadily creating a word-of-mouth phenomenon.

Nestled somewhere between primal rock’n’roll live performance and transcendent ritual, there’s an unmistakable alchemy that happens when Violet Farrer (guitar, violin, vocals), Nina Winder-Lind (cello, guitar, vocals), Kate Mager (bass, vocals) and Ella Oona Russell (drums, flute,vocals) step onto a stage together. It’s a boundless, uninhibited kind of magic that feels completely new; that’s writing its own rulebook for how to exist-as a band, as women, as humans in the world-from the ground up.

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Slam Dunk Presents…

labyrinthine oceans are a female fronted dream rock band currently based in london (UK) and originally from newcastle-upon-tyne. mixing a plethora of 90s and 00s alternative genres, they weave ghostly dreamscapes of overdriven guitar based noise, crafting wholly unconventional, dense layers of dreamy discomfort. pairing this with captivating visuals and an electric live show they create a strong presence both on stage and across their various social media platforms

for fans of: radiohead, julie, nirvana, title fight, CHIG, hole, deftones, slowdive, been stellar, newdad and my bloody valentine.

“as though the musical companion to plath's the bell jar” – NARC. magazine
"dream rock legends" - f54
“gorgeously ethereal” - the crack

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Sleazy Shindig: Three sizzling stars from Spain’s Sleazy Records.

Sleazy Records takes the UK by storm with home-grown talent, featuring Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra, Howlin' Ric & the Rocketeers, and Aisha Khan & the Rajahs. 

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for over a decade now, chucking Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing, Soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves.  Well-known for their energetic live shows, and dry humour, they’ve toured with some of the big-name Americana outfits such as Pokey LaFarge, The Dead South, and Sierra Ferrell.

Leeds-based Howlin’ Ric & the Rocketeers play vibrant and authentic rock and roll, roving from raucous rhythm and blues right through to dreamy popcorn love songs. Wailing vocals, virtuosic sax and biting, grooving guitar will have the audience bouncing, swinging and sweating from start to finish.

Aisha Khan & the Rajahs are purveyors of some of the finest Rhythm & Blues and Blues in the UK today. Headed up by London's undisputed queen of R&B, Aisha Khan and boasting a top notch band of musicians with a musical lineage stretching back for three decades. Stellar original songs, classic covers and extreme sass. If you didn't come to party, don't bother knocking on their door!

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Brudenell Presents...

Whitney K is the musical vehicle for Canadian born songwriter Konner Whitney. He is known for his agile lyricism, unpolished yet luminously resonant recordings, and a gritty baritone that balances cool detachment with profound emotional undercurrents. For years, Whitney K existed as an amorphous moving target, as restless as the man behind it. After a string of cassette releases, the band focused its vision on their highly praised 12” debut, Two Years (2020; Maple Death Records), a pivotal period during which band-member Josh Boguski’s role solidified as primary collaborator and producer. Together with multi-talented musicians Avalon Tassonyi and Michael Halls, their synergy has since yielded two more acclaimed albums on Maple Death: Hard to be a God (2022), an immersive orchestral EP, and Vivi! (2023), a frenetic live album preserving their first international tour.

“Nomadic Canadian channelling magical realism, country rock and Lou Reed" Uncut

“Whitney’s ability to capture a deep existential yearning and conjure majesty through a connection to something far bigger and more meaningful is immediately striking.” Paste

Now the group have returned to Boguski/Halls’ makeshift home-studio in Montreal to craft their first album for Fire Records. Stripping back and pushing forward, the band is conjuring their most raw yet refined work to date—an honest, sonically paradoxical collection that finds fresh possibilities in the familiar shapes of rock, pop, and folk with the same unfiltered energy and poetic gravity Whitney K fans have come to expect.

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Please Please You & Brudenell Presents...

Hatched in 2023 via tape loops and cheap nylon stringed guitars, Chorley-based British Birds soar from the depths ofpsych-tinged melancholy to the heights of disco-doused dystopia and back. From within the precariouslysoundproofed walls of their inconspicuous makeshift arthouse they meticulously craft their sound; dedicatingthemselves to the whole craft from recording, producing and releasing their records, to screenprinting their merch.Ellie’s grab-you-and-don’t-let-you-go basslines, Mikey’s thumpingdrums which cut like Keith Moon’s poltergeist andEmma’s earwormy synth and sweet n shriek harmonies bolster frontman Bobby’s cathartic vocals and staunchlystylistic guitar which jangles like Harrison’s inner demon. The four-piece have impressed fans around the country andbeyond during tour support slots for The Lovely Eggs, Pale Blue Eyes and The Bug Club and their 3 live sessions forBBC 6 Music’s Marc Riley.

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Nathan O’Regan has a mastery over his voice that his peers surely envy. Slipping gracefully between gritty impassioned pleas and sweet longing melodies, Nathan pairs his beautiful singing with delicate, refined songwriting. A natural raconteur, his songs are full of melancholy and hopefulness that have captivated audiences all around Ireland and beyond.

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WELCOME TO PLANET WEEKEND: DIRTY NICE’S SURREAL CARTOON-POP PLAYGROUND

Step right up and dive headfirst into the weird and wonderful world of Dirty Nice! This UK six-piece isn’t just a band—they’re a multi-sensory, mind-bending experience that blurs the lines between music, art, and pure escapism.

Critics call them "charming" (The FADER), "mind-bending" (Rolling Stone), and "whimsical and playful" (MTV). Now, they’re inviting YOU to experience it all LIVE with the launch of their most ambitious project yet: Planet Weekend.

Imagine MGMT’s day-glo pop colliding with The Flaming Lips’ psychedelic theatrics, sprinkled with British eccentricity. Dirty Nice, led by the inventive duo Charlie Pelling and Mark Thompson, will pull you into their glitchy, funky, psychedelic indie universe—where every melody is a tilt-a-whirl, and every lyric hits like an emotional sucker punch.

Expect hits from their cult-favorite albums Surrenderland and Lobster, like "SHARK!" (BBC Radio 1 favourite) and "This Is Gonna Hurt" (Chris Hawkins' 6 Music morning staple), plus fresh tracks from Planet Weekend. From the surreal, yet relatable, narrative of "If I Was Abducted by Aliens" to the joyous refrains of "Another Life”, this show promises heart, humor, and hypnotic hooks.

Add Dirty Nice's surreal self-made animations and bizarre visuals, and you’ve got more than a concert—you’ve got an experience.

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Maddox Jones is a singer-songwriter from Northampton whose music is as real as it gets. Growing up in a commune with no television and little access to the outside world, he picked up a guitar at age 7 and started writing songs to make sense of life. “Music has always been an escape for me,” he says — and that raw honesty still defines his sound today.

Now enjoying his most prolific years, Maddox’s voice is instantly recognisable, and his songs are epic, emotional, and unfiltered. Fresh from supporting Will Young and Lucy Spraggan on tour, he’s building a powerful connection with audiences across the UK — one heartfelt song at a time.

Join Maddox on his remarkable rise for an intimate night of soulful pop, honest storytelling, and real connection.

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Join Maddox on his remarkable rise for an intimate night of soulful pop, honest storytelling, and real connection.

Maddox Jones is a singer-songwriter from Northampton whose music is as real as it gets. Growing up in a commune with no television and little access to the outside world, he picked up a guitar at age 7 and started writing songs to make sense of life. “Music has always been an escape for me,” he says — and that raw honesty still defines his sound today.

Now enjoying his most prolific years, Maddox’s voice is instantly recognisable, and his songs are epic, emotional, and unfiltered. Fresh from supporting Will Young and Lucy Spraggan on tour, he’s building a powerful connection with audiences across the UK — one heartfelt song at a time.

Join Maddox on his remarkable rise for an intimate night of soulful pop, honest storytelling, and real connection.

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With her velvet voice, mesmerizing melodies and breath-catching lyrics, Natalie performs her souls-stirring songs alongside violinist Boci, drifting between the venue's real upright piano and her guitar.

Prepare for electricity as the real ivories entrance Natalie's inner world and she gladly invites you in.

With her second full length record, Opposite Day, due for release later this year, Natalie strives to encourage us through the dizzying emotional highs and lows of today's world. Inspired by artists like Caroline Polachek, Bon Iver, The Japanese House and Aurora, Opposite Day is a kaleidoscopic journey that delves into the spaces between love and loss, focusing less on what’s good or bad and more on the search for silver linings in an ever-shifting, chaotic landscape.

‘Fresh, adventurous, really assured' - Tom Robinson

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Futuresound Events Presents

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Hailing from Brighton, indie rock quintet Youth Sector expertly balance astute politicalobservations with campy indie romps. Inspired by the art school greats DEVO and TalkingHeads, their music is a coiled spring ofurgency and unpredictable energy that offers a sense ofcatharsis for the confusion of modern adult life.Across their critically acclaimed EPs, the Brighton quintet have never revelled in bleakness,managing to twist everyday narratives into music that is quite the opposite being upbeat, full ofenergy and with irresistible choruses you can’t help but sing along with.

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EVER is an alternative rock band from North-East Lincolnshire, UK. Influenced by the grunge of Nirvana and Pearl Jam - and pumped-up by the scuzzy pop-punk of Green Day the band built a legion of fans with a series of self-released singles throughout 2024.

With their songs grabbing the attention of people worldwide across social media and streaming platforms, the band were spotted by Grammy award winning producer Rob Cavallo. A nod of approval from the man responsible for production duties on classic albums like Dookie and The Black Parade is no mean feat, and EVER swiftly signed to Cavallo's management company. Having already landed a spot on EA sports NHL soundtrack with their debut single, the band picked up a booking agent and began totake their next steps.

Rolling on to 2025, and with appearances at the likes of Live at Leeds and Neighbourhood Festival in Manchester already under their belt, EVER have started to plot their adventures further afield. In February, the east-coast trio travelled to Los Angeles to record their debut album with Cavallo; in the summer they will appear at festivals including 2000 Trees and Liverpool Sound City. There is much, much more to come.

A Slam Dunk presentation by arrangement with NMC Live

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70's influenced funkster and soft-rocker Joel Sarakula (AUS) will perform at Hyde Park Book Club for the first time to present his new album 'Soft Focus' on Nov 1st 2025.

Joel has graced the stages of international festivals Primavera, SXSW and Glastonbury over the years and has been championed by the likes of Craig Charles, Mary Anne Hobbes and Lauren Laverne on 6 Music and Radio 2.

Don't miss this chance to see Joel Sarakula in a rare headline UK show. Expect soft-rock, disco, dad puns and lots of jazzy chords 🎶

JOEL SARAKULA

Imagine if Ray Manzarek was the frontman for the Bee Gees... It’s a neat visual introduction to Joel Sarakula, a UK-based Australian artist who writes, producesand sings Soulful Pop, gazing out at a contemporary world through vintage glasses, vintage threads and long blond hair.

His music is informed by a rich, 1970s-inspired palette, drawing on soft-rock, funk and disco influences: sunny, uptempo jams for darker times. Self-aware that he looks and occasionally sounds like the love child of Ray Manzarek and the Gibb brothers, his self-deprecating sense of humour is always there just below the fringe.

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Futresound events presents.

Brighton-based CIEL craft a unique blend of moody indie rock, shoegaze, goth, post-punk/new wave and triphop weaving together ethereal melodies with a dark, driving energy. Fronted by Dutch-born singer and songwriter Michelle Hindriks, the band evolved into a duo in the studio with the addition of drummer Tim Spencer. CIEL’s sound is both atmospheric and urgent—heavy guitars, pulsing basslines, and driving rhythms providing the backdrop for Hindriks’ haunting yet intimate vocals. Think of a sound that sits somewhere between the hazy allure of Slowdive, the urgency of Wolf Alice, and the brooding cool of The Cure—ethereal yet punchy, nostalgic yet fresh, and leaving room for wonky sound experiments through the use of vintage synths and samples.

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Join us for an intimate show in Hyde Park Book Club in support of Dogshow's new album 'Run With Me'. Featuring special guests!

Support TBA

Dogshow are 2 brothers traversing the astral planes of dance music - whilst dressed as poodles.

These two full-bodied canine siblings are on a mission to create the ultimate party experience, fusing live techno and rave with real instruments. Performing in the middle of the audience on their battery powered Dog Trolley they conduct an animalistic ‘howling at the moon’ ceremony. The show invariably descends into a feral ritual of chaos and abandon. Part space-age cabaret, part canine cult— this is dance music at its most gloriously unhinged. Join the spectacle and unleash your inner canine.

‘Boiler Room meets Crufts on a trip to space’

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Futuresound Events Presents..

After a momentous 2024 with sold out shows across UK and their native Australia, indie pop

favourites The Rions return for headline shows across UK/Europe this November. Starting 2025 with their decisive new single ‘Shut You Out’, the 4 best friends are riding a wave of success after their sophomore EP ‘Happiness In a Place It Shouldn’t Be’ hit #4 on the ARIA Top Australian Albums Charts and saw the band sell over 20,000 headline tickets last year.

The Rions made their international live show debut in Aotearoa / New Zealand early last year, before embarking on a UK/EU co-headline tour with Pacific Avenue in August, selling out iconic venues in London, Manchester and Leeds. This time they return for headline shows with the promise of new music and mass singalongs across Bournemouth, Cornwall, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, London and Amsterdam. From their early beginnings as high school classmates, Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McLean, and Tom Partington have cemented their status as ‘ones to watch’ - going from winning triple j’s Unearthed High in 2021, to now having amassed over 50 million global streams across their catalogue. With an indie rock sensibility that draws from influences including Role Model, The Japanese House and Sam Fender, their infectious pop hooks are propelled by the unfiltered authenticity they bring to their lyrics.

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Oscar Blue is a singer-songwriter hailing from Co. Clare in the west of Ireland. His music embodies a unique sound rooted in folk and storytelling traditions, while fusing indie pop and rock influences. Drawing inspiration from his rural upbringing and the ever-changing world around him, Oscar's exploration of the human condition and personal experience resonate deeply with fans across the globe.  

Since his 2022 debut EP, Backyard Mafia, which has amassed over 2.6 million streams worldwide, Oscar has continued to capture attention. Oscar’s recent EP, Six Figures of Solitude, released in November 2024, has already surpassed 1.2M streams, with over 300,000 listeners, reflecting the steady growth of his dedicated fan-base. 

2025 has been off to a busy start for the Irishman, recently completing a 15-date UK/EU support tour with fellow Irish musician Darren Kiely. With new music on the horizon, including the highly anticipated release of his debut album, the momentum behind Oscar Blue shows no signs of slowing.  

Oscar’s live performances - both acoustic and with band - are known to be moving and sincere, showcasing his rich, emotive voice and evocative songwriting. Self-funded, self-promoted, and independently released, his 2025 headline dates will coincide an exciting new chapter in the growing career of this songsmith. 

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Jeremy's heart raced as he handed a thin envelope over the stale corporate desk. He was greeted by a knowing smile from his boss, a former big band trombonist, as if reliving his life choices for a moment. The resignation letter would be the last act of a decade-long struggle with his working identity, and the beginning of the 32-year-old's headfirst dive into music. In the Spring of 2018, Jeremy would buy and lovingly convert a green transit van and set out to busk his way around Europe. The North Star of dedication to music set in his heart and a lifetime of insecurity to conquer.
Relishing the world of music business independence, Jeremy released two albums and a live EP in the late Twenty Teens including his first studio album working alongside Decoy and Old Jet studios and producer Simon Britcliffe in Suffolk. The releases peaked BBC Introducing interest leading to BBC Radio 6 radio play and a performer slot at Hay Festival. Support slots for The Feeling, Ben Ottewell (Gomez) and Scott Matthews quickly followed. The latter of which was snubbed just weeks before by the Covid pandemic.
Covid provided an opportunity to set up his own record label and publishing company Triplane Records and expand into collaboration, creating and leading the bands Pinfeather and Mongrel - Releasing six tracks respectively into the Triplane catalog. A full length solo album (Into The After) followed just before the end of lockdown, stretching Jeremy's legs as a producer and paving the way over 300 live shows in the two years following the pandemic.
2025 brought a fresh new collaborative album, a further addition to the Triplane catalog, and an evolution of sound away towards alt-pop and soul, whilst maintaining the narrative storytelling of his previous work. Jeremy's most ambitious European and UK tour to date follows in Autumn 2025.

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Small edit amended below; it's 'THIS IS WHERE IM GOING TO TOUR' so instead of DIE like the record name it's TOUR (play on words, like saying these shows are where I'm going to tour). 

Devon was born, raised, and resides in a small village in the Forest of Dean, a region in the South West of England. His sound, self-produced from his bedroom out of both necessity and passion, reflects the raw emotion and relentless creativity that defines his artistry. In 2024, Devon hit major milestones supporting Olly Murs, Anne-Marie, and 

Circa Waves, playing to packed crowds across the UK. Now, 2025 is set to raise the bar even higher. This summer, he’ll perform to over 40,000 fans as direct support for McFly on their huge UK outdoor tour. He’s also putting the finishing touches on a brand new mixtape, set for release later this year.

With strong DIY roots and a dedicated team of close friends by his side, Devon has created an immersive live experience that reflects the same heart and soul found in his music. And now, with ‘THIS IS WHERE IM GOING TO TOUR’, he’s ready to bring it to his biggest audiences yet. The six-date run in November 2025 will see Devon headline iconic venues including London’s Colours and

Bristol’s Thekla—places he once stood in as a fan. “This tour is the biggest, scariest one yet,” he shares. “I'm playing in venues I've been to see so many of the acts I loved growing up. Live shows have always been the be-all end-all for me, it's the reason I started doing this.” Don't miss Devon performing live in Leeds at the wonderful Hyde Park Book Club on Saturday 22nd November. 

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The Parachute Testers are a group of sonic explorers featuring musicians from Leeds, Ireland and The Ukraine. Blending soaring female vocals reminiscent of Mazzy Star, London Grammar and The XX with soundscapes in the realms of Elbow, This Is The Kit, Zero 7 and Massive Attack.

Debut album ‘Halfway To Everywhere’ is due to land in September 2025 and the band bring their captivating live sound and visuals to the Hyde Park Book Club for an intimate stripped back performance. A full European tour follows in 2026.

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Carefully pushing the boundaries of what modern Irish folk can look and sound like, Junior Brother is an idiosyncratic, challenging, and richly lyrical singer/songwriter from Co. Kerry. His much-anticipated third album, The End, is officially announced and due to arrive on September 5th via Strap Originals, a label forged with love by Pete Doherty of The Libertines.

Following the success of his 2024 single Take Guilt, Junior Brother offers another taste of his upcoming LP with Small Violence, a powerful track that addresses the growing influence of misinformation and the escalating wave of conspiracy-fueled hatred.

Speaking about the new track, Junior Brother says: “Small Violence follows a character pulled in by a small few who enjoy using violent words to stoke real violence further down the line. The intro riff was heavily inspired by the Opening Titles of “The Blood on Satan's Claw”, a Folk Horror from 1971 which I highly recommend to anyone except the sensible.”

The End is a deeply instinctive yet carefully considered response to the chaos of modern life, with Junior Brother weaving the recent years of upheaval into the eerie folklore of Fairy Forts.  These ring-shaped earth mounds, scattered across the Irish countryside, are known to possess an energy that can bewilder, curse, or even lead the unwary astray. Stepping into one is to risk losing yourself—both physically and spiritually. To Junior Brother, this ancient folklore mirrors the disorienting reality of today’s world.

“The sound of the album is supposed to take the organic instruments of Irish traditional music and lift them somewhere else,” Junior Brother explains, “like the otherworldly Irish music sometimes heard from Fairy Forts at twilight on country roads, impossible to recreate upon hearing.” The End captures this essence, blending the raw textures of traditional Irish music with spectral, unearthly elements.

Much of the album’s inspiration was drawn from UCD’s Folklore Collection on duchas.ie, “I delved into the manuscripts—endless eyewitness accounts of Fairy Forts being stepped into and the land altering, the familiar mutating,” Junior Brother shares. “Farmers, teachers, the sober, the smart—all losing their way home one way or the other.” In these uncanny tales of displacement and confusion, he found striking parallels to the instability and distortion of contemporary life.

Thematically, The End explores forces that work against nature (New Road, Welcome to My Mountain), the rise of the far-right (Small Violence, Today My Uncle Told Me), and confrontations with mortality (Old Bell, Start Digging). Through the lens of rural Irish folklore, the album reflects the bewildering madness of the present moment.

“The title The End represents the moment after being led astray, when the grip of madness releases you and you suddenly see your way home,” says Junior Brother. “It may reflect the doom of a world gone mad, but it also represents the end of darkness, and the start of a new road.”

'Wry songs of anxiety and frustration'
The Guardian

'One of the island’s all-time songwriting greats.'
Brian Coney, The Thin Air

'Junior Brother’s voice is an unlovely but strangely compelling thing and his wayward guitar style is brittle and guttural... You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll think.'
Alan Corr, RTE.ie

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