The summer festival scene is saturated. Every year sees the launch of yet another new offering which promises a fresh approach to having fun in a field. Despite the competition, certain British festivals are almost […]
A Backpackers’ Guide: Top Tips on Backpacking
Do you fancy doing something different from the classical family summer holiday on the beach for a week in an all-inclusive five-star hotel? Do you still like the idea of the luxury hotel, but want […]
In Pictures: Live at Leeds Festival 2018 by Night
As the sun set on the skyline of Leeds, excited mounted amongst the crowds waiting for the night’s headliners… The Vaccines, Leeds Festival Stage at O2 Academy Circa Waves, Independent Stage at Stylus Pale […]
In Pictures: Live at Leeds Festival 2018 by Day
Live at Leeds 2018 saw a plethora of bands and artists taking to the many stages of Leeds on a day of musical celebration. We sent Online Music Editor Clare along to snap some photos […]
In the Middle with ‘Inner City Electronic’ Curator Ralph Lawson
Given the glut of music festivals in Leeds that have sprung up in recent years (Cocoon In The Park, Garden Party, World Island), one couldn’t be blamed for thinking that the inaugural Inner City Electronics […]
Sonia Boyce’s Explorations of Identity, Britishness and Race
Until July 22nd 2018, Manchester Art Gallery presents the long overdue and first retrospective exhibition of the Black British artist Sonia Boyce and indeed through its thoughtful curation, it is worth the much-anticipated wait. From […]
Blistering heat and brilliant tunes at Slam Dunk North 2018
“I’ve heard Slam Dunk Fest is better than Warped Tour ever was!” Right now, Slam Dunk feels a thousand miles away from its American counterpart. Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens yells the comparison from […]
“A sea of beaming smiles and twinkling eyes”: Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 at Belgrave Music Hall
Having been at Belgrave the evening before for Live at Leeds, the upper room took on a totally different feel on a balmy bank holiday Sunday; the entrance to the music hall, adorned with candles […]
When The Drugs Don’t Work: Future of Antibiotics is in Our Hands
Two years ago Leeds was among three universities to share a £9.5 million award from the Medical Research Council. The aim was to advance research into diagnostic tools and prevent the unnecessary use of antibiotics, […]
Arcminute- the affordable new streetwear brand coming to Leeds
A brand-new London and Ghanaian streetwear brand is launching in Leeds this June. Yes, you heard right. London-based, Ghanaian-raised designer Alexandra Kocovska Cipriani is bringing her new brand, Arcminute, to the students of Leeds. Celebrating […]
Reptile Dysfuntion: Rising Temperature Turn Turtles Female
Rising temperatures are leading to an increase in the proportion of female Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas), recent studies show. Studies carried out on beaches of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia show that a […]
System and Set One Twenty bring Chris Leibing and Ben Klock to Leeds
Now that summer is near, Leeds’ clubbing calendar is filling with a slew of terrace parties. In some instances, these events offer little more than the chance to grab a quick pic for the ‘gram, […]