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Come and get it with Northern Dirtbags, Waterlines and Rituals, on their co-headline tour 2025. Newcastle Riff Merchants Rituals have been dominating the UK Metalcore scene over the last 2 years, including a blistering performance on The Avalanche Stage at Download Festival 2023. Northern metalcore upstarts Waterlines have developed a fearsome live reputation, wow'ing crowds at shows and festivals all over the country, most notably headlining the Jagermeister Stage at Bloodstock Festival 2023.  Joining them for Round 2 are Leeds metal sensations Veiled.

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WINACHI hailing from warrington, leeds and bradford will be bringing their swaggering northern eclectic sound of electro disco funk and dance grooves to the Hyde Park Book Club on Saturday 19th April for an evening of electronic dance driven beats to get those bodies moving.

With Special Guests from close and wide WINACHI brining together fellow collaborators to make it an unforgettable night.

From France via Manchester the electronic Indie 4 piece Destijl will be making theirs Yorkshire debut.

Leeds local and BBC Asian Network Presenter Silverfinger Singh with friends will be performing an ecletric mix of Hip Hop and Asian Fusion.

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Canadian singer-songwriter Jerry Leger's latest release, Lucky Streak, is a live-in-the-studio album produced by Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies. It includes solo acoustic re-recordings of songs throughout Leger's body of work, presented the way they were written or the way they've evolved. Lucky Streak follows Leger's Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Willie Nelson) produced record Donlands. Released on Cowboy Junkies label, Latent Recordings, Donlands was greeted with rave reviews from UK's Uncut Magazine and Rolling Stone Germany. Jerry toured those parts of the world in support of Donlands as well as select Canadian dates. These performances included his debut on the historic Massey Hall stage in Toronto and shows opening for legendary artist Steve Earle. One of the most respected singer-songwriters around, Ron Sexsmith says, “Leger has that spark in him that all the great songwriters have. He's the real deal.”

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DJ Lubi continues his monthly Hyde Park Book Club residency with an Easter Sunday event co-promoted with Leeds hip-hop producer/MC ExP called "Absolutely Made Up". It's a completely improvised, on-the-spot, hip-hop live band jam featuring musicians from ExP's Jamettone collective plus DJ Hashfinger, and showcasing the freestyle talents of top UK MC Jack Flash. It does what it says on the tin.....a one-off, totally improvised set of music and bars that will not be duplicated ever again. Warming up with an MC and DJ session are highly rated Leeds hip-hop duo Oliver Rees and DJ Agent M.  Firstly, here's an intro about the Jamettone concept.

Jamettone make music in the moment. Completely improvised sessions which are filmed and recorded regularly. The good stuff gets released.

Contributors have played Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Shepherds Bush Empire, Alexandra Palace & countless more. They’ve appeared on Jools Holland and Bob Harris’ shows, had their work used on national television and adverts: CBS, BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, UEFA, Sky Sports, Eurosport and had their music played on BBC radio 1, 2, 3 4 & 6. One of them even wrote the theme tune to Deal or No Deal.

The project came about in 2018 following conversations Leeds hip-hop producer/MC ExP had with various musicians around West Yorkshire regarding the need for a jam night where people of all abilities could have a place to play music with each other. The idea was that, for 3 hours, anyone would turn up to DubWhy Studios whenever and jam with whatever instruments, with whoever, and that would be that. Nothing fancier. ExP was adamant there would be no recording, let alone filming, as he knew that once he started recording it, he’d get obsessed with it, and try to create something with it. Whoops.

The first officially recorded jam was on the 19th January 2019 and during this session (as had been tradition for the jams prior to it), a panettone (brought by cellist and jam regular Nick Bennion), was shared amongst the musicians at the half-time break. A Jamettone.

The Jamettone ethos is “no f**king covers” and everything is always improvised. There are allowances for preparation in as much as musicians triggering samples etc may have a chance to gather these samples pre-jam, but otherwise the music that is made is entirely on the spot and in the moment.

Since its “free-for-all” origins, all jams are now carefully curated by ExP, (nearly) always featuring him on keys and then 3 to 5 other musicians.

With hundreds of live improvisation videos now under their belt, plus music releases and a string of live shows behind them, the plan is to release more of the music they’ve made (which exceeds 2000 individual tracks). Jamettone are not aiming to disappear into the fog anytime soon.

Featured guest at this show is world champion freestyle MC Jack Flash, known offstage as Rob Bradley, who is a versatile and much respected artist based in West Yorkshire. With a sound grounded in hip-hop, he’s evolved his craft by seamlessly blending rap with raw, stripped-back acoustic elements. He’s celebrated for his insightful storytelling, astute social observations, and the distinct razor-sharp wit characteristic of his Northern British roots. Once again, Jack Flash will be totally improvising his bars/lyrics from scratch on the night, asking for subject matter from audience members.

There'll be warm-up sets from Jamettone crew members ExP and DJ Hashfinger. Support comes from two stars of the Leeds hip-hop scene, MC Oliver Rees and DJ/producer Agent M. So, if you like your hip-hop blended with live music and heavy doses of soul, jazz, razor sharp bars and a touch of humour, get down to the Book Club on Easter Sunday.

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Emerging from the heart of the Midlands, Little Juke has swiftly made a name for themselves in the indie rock scene since their formation in early 2024. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of influences ranging from Arcade Fire to Alt-J, Radiohead to Foals, and everything in between. The band has crafted a sound that is both dynamic and deeply resonant.

Despite being newcomers, Little Juke have already secured sold-out shows in their hometown, signalling a rapidly growing local fanbase. Known for their rousing, energetic live shows, the band delivers a captivating experience that leaves audiences wanting more.

With the release of their debut album, Departures From The States Of Mind, Little Juke are about to embark on a journey bound for big things.

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ITP (Inside The Place) curates events showcasing talented local Leeds DJs. Ranging from UKG/140/Reggae/Jungle/House/Hard Groove & Breaks. We also collaborate with clothing/accessory brands around and beyond LS6.

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Album launch tour for Leeds/London based four-piece The Black Lagoons. Kicking off in the basement of Hyde Park Book Club on the 24th! With afterparty at Wax Bar.
A listener might think that Ennio Morricone, Glen Branca, and Angelo Badalamenti had joined forces to compose music for The Gun Club, or that Lee Hazlewood had borrowed The Bad Seeds from Nick Cave.
This sound has evolved over 10 years of playing together, starting as teenagers playing the likes of Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash. Through these years of evolution, they’ve supported acts such as The Wytches, And Yet It Moves, Warmduscher, The Psychotic Monks, and more. A thread of rock ‘n’ roll has continued down the line and woven itself into their debut album, ‘These Hills We Ride’ – to be released April 25th.
The conception of the debut album began in Leeds in 2022, found its way to Ramsgate to be recorded in 2023, then to the ears of French label Creme Brulee, to finally be released via the label in 2025.

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Throb Off presents: Holy Springs/Self Immolation Music/Cellar Messiah at Hyde Park Book Club, Friday 25th April.

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Alpine Reserve welcomes you to their first headline show, playing songs from their forthcoming EP “Nightlight“, including their debut single “Marlow”. Alpine Reserve makes grounding music.

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Support from False Advertising & Nightsway

Tickets are £7 OTD ONLY and include a free copy of the zine.

This zine is a love letter to the Union Music Library—celebrating community, resistance, discovery, and joy. It explores music as protest, memory, and liberation, and invites reflection on archives, access, and the spaces we create together.

Whether you’re a UML member or just curious, come celebrate with us.
Doors open at 7pm—sign up then for the open mic (music, poetry, anything goes).

Come grab a copy, share something, and let’s party.

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Formed in 2019, The Redroom consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jessica
Lewis-Ward, Jake Elliott on lead guitar, Bassist Dominic Aldridge, Matthew Dodds
on Keys and Synthesisers, and Charlie McDonald on Drums. The band saw early
success with their debut single Nostalgia and have since amassed over 150,000
Spotify streams, attracting interest from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Radio X, This
Feeling, and Crack Magazine. Taking influence from artists like Joy Crookes, Mac
DeMarco and Lily Allen with their dreamy chord progressions and storytelling
lyrics. Lewis-Ward’s care-free songwriting style highlights the female experience
and touches on current issues faced by the younger generation of today.

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With support from Lastelle, Lozenge & Stageminus

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Get ready for a night full of exciting original music from Leeds-based artists; Luke Saunders and Nico Paul in The Snug Room at Hyde Park Book Club on Tuesday the 29th of April...

Expect: Jazz, Pop, Soul and Folk inspired music and come on down to dance, cry, shout, scream, bob heads or stand rigidly still in silence!

Luke Saunders is a jazz and soul vocalist, songwriter and pianist inspired by artists such as Gregory Porter, Jordan Rakei, Joni Mitchell, Jill Scott and Sting. In an effort to resonate with listeners, his honest and sincere songs attempt to display his often-occurring, self-reflection and contemplation of universal questions. Influenced by friends, family and everyday experiences, the overall essence of Luke's musical identity that he wishes to present is one of sensitivity.

Seeking to explore the tension between personal, intimate confessions and grand, cinematic revelations, Calgary-born but Leeds-based singer/songwriter Nico Paul displays hauntingley beautiful poeticism combined with both intricate instrumentation and rich vocal harmony to echo the likes of Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Jeff Buckley, Feist, and Weyes Blood.

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Beneath the painted hues and infinite prairie skies of Saskatoon -- a city in the heart of Canada -- lies a soulful, creative spirit that proves there’s much more to the so-called ‘fly-over states’ than grassland and grain silos. Katie Tupper, an indie R&B musician, embodies that spirit and is determined to show there’s an entire world of boundary-pushing music at work within the often overlooked region. Tupper's two EPs of heartland soul - 2022's Towards The End, and 2023's Where To Find Me - have amassed 11 million streams world wide, a JUNO Award nomination (2024 Traditional R&B-Soul Recording of the Year), the praise of tastemakers like Zane Lowe, and international radio spins from BBC 6Music (UK), FIP (France), and CBC (Canada). More recently, Tupper’s covers of everything from Hall & Oates to Jazmine Sullivan have gone viral on social media earning nods from superstars like SZA and Joe Jonas.

Katie Tupper returns with "Outside The Gate," a devastatingly beautiful track about facing the reality of how you show up for someone you love. Reflecting on the song, Katie says, "I think more people need to feel allowed to admit that we will never be perfect in our relationships even when they are everything we've wanted." And admit she does, with each poignant repetition of "I think I'm broken," hitting deeper every time, giving a raw and beautiful testament to love’s imperfections.

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New Damage's long awaited debut single release is finally here! A night to remember celebrating some of the best up and coming bands the fine city of Leeds to offer. This is not one to miss.

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Project Phoenix is all about rising from the ashes and reinventing yourself - come join us for a fresh start!

A night of Art, Music & Community for women and gender minorities in Leeds.

A safe space for all to share our stories and love for being creative!

There'll be stripped-back sets, arts & crafts and local art and jewellery sellers. Come down and say hey!

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With support from Committee Of Sleep & Nicholas Grant Band

Weblinks:

Bandcamp

Facebook

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Twitter

Spotify

Age Restriction: 14+ w./ adult, or 18+ without

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The Harriets are a retro inspired, alternative pop and rock four-piece. Fronted by two lead vocalists, the quartet deals in jangly, upbeat songs, with bright vocal harmonies and melodic interplay between guitar, bass and piano. Expect an energetic show with plenty of high kicks and a feel-good display of musical camaraderie.

"Irresistible" ★★★★, Rolling Stone Magazine DE

"I challenge you not to instantly fall in love with ‘Cafe Disco’ and The Harriets. This is a song to take you straight back to youth. A great live band too!", Glastonbury Emerging Talent.

"To me, their song Television sounds like a lost classic recording from CBGB's era New York, which in my book is high praise indeed”, Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

Every ticket bought includes one FREE piece of merch to collect on the night (either a vinyl, CD or t-shirt), AND the first 25 people in the door get a tote bag too!

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+ special guests

Hello Cosmos

Birg DJs (The Musuc)

Eighteen years after their debut album A Shock to the System dropped on Japanese label Vinyl Junkie, The Invention are back with their second album, Tomorrow Took Everything.

This release sees them return with a more evolved sound driving their signature mix of euphoric indie dance-floor stompers and anthemic melodies. A long awaited comeback, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Tomorrow Took Everything is released on Friday 2 May.

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Eszter Vida is a Leeds-based indie pop artist combining storytelling with immersive & ethereal production. ‘(Is This My) Last…’ is a dreamy, reflective ballad detailing the emotions of something ending. It unravels from this soft, bedroom pop style into a funky, bass-driven city pop anthem of heartbreak & pain. Her single is set to debut on April 18th, and to celebrate its release we are hosting an 80s inspired karaoke evening featuring some of your favourite hits across the decade. We encourage local bands to join us for the evening and to send a DM to @records.tapwater on Instagram to ensure we feature some of your own music on the karaoke screen.

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Coal Mob presents... Carneiro's Disco!
The first in a new series of events focused on bringing together some of the best talent from around the country to soundtrack a disco like no other.

Making their Leeds debut are Liverpool's Indie Darlings The Sukis, supported by Coal Mob, London's Room Service (also making their Leeds Debut!) and Welfare State, the best of the Leeds underground. Not to be missed!

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An evening of colourful fun to celebrate the release of Family Art Club's anticipated debut single! With support from Sam King and Attica State.

A year after their conception, you're invited to join the jubilant Family Art Club to celebrate the release of their hotly-anticipated debut single, Worms (1881). With support from heart-wrenching folkster Sam King and beloved friends Attica State, expect a genre-spanning night of colourful fun and heart-and-crafts. There'll be some silliness, some seriousness, some saxophone, some friends and a whole lot of family!

Family Art Club, as their name suggests, strive to bring their audience into the creative experience with them, breaking down the barrier between artists and audience. There'll probably be a lot of cake to share. There might be a communal tambourine or a giant worm! So come along for a mixed-media performance you won't be able to forget, even if you try...

Welcome to the Family!

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Trumpeter Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Harpist Milo Harper will present brand new arrangements of their favourite duets, including adaptations of Florence Price, Francis Poulenc, Claude Debussy, Nadia Boulanger, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and more. 

Please note that tickets to this show are standing. If you have any access requirements, please get in touch with the promoter through the noise by emailing info@throughthenoise.co.uk.

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Fidget and the Twitchers are a seven-piece band known for their high-energy ska-punk fusion. Combining blistering guitar riffs, gritty vocals, and a powerful brass section, they deliver a unique sound that blends genres and defies expectations. Their live performances are a whirlwind of energy, humor, and musical prowess, steadily gaining them a dedicated following.

The band fell together in 2019 when Danny Fidget moved from Cornwall to Bristol in search of musicians to help manifest and elevate his off-beat ideas. A keen desire to enter the bustling local music scene quickly pushed Fidget and the Twitchers onstage, with a steady stream of public appearances ever since. 2024 sees the band with a multitude of gigs in the calendar including Bearded Theory, Level Up, a return to Boomtown and a first european mini-tour. Previous years have also included Balter festival, Manchester Punk Festival, a host of other UK homegrown festivals and shows with the likes of festival favourites Imperial Leisure.

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Young Musicians for Palestine is a fundraising project devised by a group of young people in Nottingham. This is our first event in Leeds! - Where we will be raising money for The Sameer Project, a Palestinian led fundraising initiative for food and medical supplies. Join us on the 9th May in the Snug at HPBC, where we will have an incredible line-up of sets by young artists (mostly students!), interwoven with Palestinian poetry to centre the cause and a stall of homemade crafts to bump up the total! See you there - FREE PALESTINE!

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The 113 from Leeds cloak themselves in darkness like a Death Eater. Their immersive, dark, and raw post-punk fuses heavy guitars and driving rhythms with buzzing basslines, and razor-sharp vocals. The brooding intensity of Protomartyr can be heard in their sound.

The project, known for its energetic live shows has attracted interest from notable national and international festivals, Live at Leeds, Left of The Dial [NL], Misty Fields Festival [NL], Supersonic's 'Block Party' [FR]. Along with the support from Steve Lamacq and BBC Radio 6, The 113 has already notched up several impressive support slots with acts including Egyptian Blue and Hotel Lux.

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With support from Honk & Plonk

Tramhaus is the daring postpunk sensation from the restless and ever-innovative city of Rotterdam. In the span of its relatively short existence, Tramhaus has managed to make a name far beyond the borders of their hometown. Marked by their joyous and energetic experience, the band has proven to be able to convey this message both in live and recorded settings. The music of Tramhaus feels like a soundtrack to a vivacious, mysterious, and dangerous story. There is no room to lean back as the band takes you with them in a drag race full of emotions and euphoria driven by streamlined, fiery songs mixed with fragile and abstract tones. This whole spectacle is fueled by the near-symbiotic relationship between the five band members.

Since their formation in 2021, Tramhaus released four 7” vinyl singles and the 12” ‘Rotterdam’ EP. They were shortlisted for a Music Moves Europe Award, featured as Song of the Day at KEXP Seattle, as well as receiving critical acclaim from international media.

They embarked on headlining tours across France, Germany, and the UK, as well as Central- and Northern Europe, Spain & Portugal, and did a successful seven day tour in Japan in November 2023. Tramhaus performed at leading European festivals including Best Kept Secret, Levitation France, Sziget, Colours of Ostrava, Dour, Tremor, Les Vielles Charrues, and showcases ESNS, The Great Escape, MaMa, Tallinn Music Week and Reeperbahn. Recently they performed eight times during SXSW.

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With support from EXTS and Midnight Paradise.

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Harmonize Her is a dynamic concert experience dedicated to celebrating the voices of  independent female artists from around the world. This electrifying event brings together a  diverse lineup of talented musicians, each with unique sounds and powerful stories to  share, blending the rich sounds of jazz, soul, R&B, and bossa nova, creating an intimate yet  powerful musical experience. From smooth melodies to heartfelt lyrics, Harmonize Her  creates a vibrant space where female artistry takes centre stage. With a focus on inclusivity  and cultural expression, the concert is more than just music - it's a movement to elevate  underrepresented voices, foster global connections, and inspire audiences through the  universal language of sound. Join us for an unforgettable night where music knows no  borders and powerful women lead the way. 

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Lola Huckel is back, and bringing a fresh sound! Join her for a special headline show where she’ll perform her brand-new White Lies EP live for the first time.

Expect punchy electro-pop, and all the feels.

Come tell me a White Lie 🌟

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Glitchy-witchy, bilingual & queer, Alex fuses dusky South American ballads with British & Irish folk melodies at Hyde Park Book Club (Leeds)

Touring the UK in 2025, Alex Etchart & Vientos are bringing their music project to Leeds. Revealing hidden hxstories drenched in harmony, Alex calls us to be our highest selves in holding nothing back. A cinematic soundscape of queer love in diáspora.

“Keeps the folk flame alive, cross-pollinating communities & spaces" - SAM LEE

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Join us for an evening of live traditional and folk music with Seb Stone and Lilian Grace!

Seb Stone is a traditional singer, whistle player and uilleann piper from the Peak District. He sings a blend of traditional English and Irish songs, inerspersed with a few choice tunes on pipes or whistle. In 2022 he won the Future of Folk Award at Bromyard Folk Festival and in 2024 released his debut album Young Tamlyn’s Away, and formed the unaccompanied harmony trio Culverake. He is a familiar face at many of the counrty's top folk festivals, as well as in Sheffield itself, where he can often be found playing in many of it's sessions.

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'The seasoned folk singer Paul Armfield moved to the Isle of Wight at the age of ten, where he now runs a bookshop. His 2015 album 'Found' was inspired by a treasure trove of old photographs, while 2020's Domestic matched ten of Armfield's own meticulously wrought linocuts of native plants to each track. Mark Radcliffe is a big fan (as are Elbow's Guy Garvey, Lauren Laverne and our own Caitlin Moran).’ The Times

Having spent the past 30 years balancing a career in bookselling with his sideline as a singer songwriter, Paul Armfield has finally reconciled the two worlds in an album of songs about books and reading. With his intimate baritone and warm stage presence, his renditions of these literate, witty songs, accompanied only by his guitar and musical saw will leave you completely charmed.

With support from Colour Of Light and a guest appearance by occasional Mekon/Waco Brother/Pretty Thing Barkley McKay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiJBEVbs1a4

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Nap Eyes’ metamorphic fifth long-player collects a cache of nine fascinating songs recorded over the four years since Snapshot of a Beginner. The Neon Gate reveals classic touchstones (the uneasy interplay of physics and philosophy, perambulatory meditations, self-interrogating soliloquies, apertures of surreality, video games), but also evidence of divergent impulses toward nonlinear abstraction and longform improvisational composition (resulting in their most discursive, deconstructed, and deliquescent songs to date) and narrative and lyric formality (including adaptations of thorny poems by Alexander Pushkin and W. B. Yeats), imparting the sense that Nap Eyes have transmuted, as has their understanding of what a song is, what it can do, where it might go. (Including color inner sleeve with lyrics.)

Masters of subtlety. – NPR

Snapshot of a Beginner feels as much a modest masterpiece as [The Go-Betweens’] Spring Hill Fair or [Belle and Sebastian’s] Tigermilk. What sets them apart is the fear and trembling. – Uncut

One of the most fascinating songwriters we have today. – Newsweek

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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Once again channeling the rawness of the North East coast, Pit Pony return with their second album Dead Stars. Set to release on 7 February 2024 via Clue Records / EMI North, the album sees the band meld a myriad of influences from 50s doo-wop to heavy rock while frontwoman Jackie Purver navigates the complexities of modern life. A broader and more ambitious, but yet wholly cohesive follow up to their debut album World To Me, Dead Stars promises to reveal infinitely finer details with each listen.

Fiercely honest, Jackie’s lyricism portrays an intense duality and a vulnerability that is instantly relatable. Turning inwards to explore notions of motherhood, imposter syndrome and getting older, while simultaneously outwards through commentary on the cost of living, polluted water, the constant sell on social media and the ‘off menu’ Starbucks coffee obsession.

With the band citing the recent influences of Blue Weekend and Skinty Fia alongside the likes of Can and the soundtracks of Ennio Moriconne, mastering engineer Christian Wright (Wolf Alice, Fontaines D.C., Pigs x7) proves the perfect fit with Chris McManus (Blank Studios) heading up recording & production. Sonically, Pit Pony remain loyal to their roots, noting the influence of regional titans Nadine Shah and The Futureheads and with the “ENGLISH ACCENT god damn it” reminder on PJ Harvey’s Uh Huh Her in mind, Jackie Purver stays true to her accent.

Dead Stars sees Pit Pony deliver an expanded but yet more balanced and personal conception of their craft. Garth Purver explains that the band were aiming for a more rounded and complete record “that showcased multiple sides to us but hung together as one piece of work rather than a collection of separate tracks.” While Andrew Jones mentions how the band “encouraged each other to pull on those strands and incorporate more of our personal taste in the sound”.

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Futuresound Events Presents

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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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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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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.