Looking back at my adolescence, I remember a particular episode with great clarity: seeing cellulite on my legs for the first time when I was 19 and inducing myself into a state of panic. I […]
Life is a CABARET! wouldn’t look out of place on a West End stage
Whooping, cheering, jumping, screaming – and that’s just the audience. Stage Musicals Society showcased their latest performance of Life is a Cabaret at the Riley Smith theatre across two nights and certainly did it with […]
South African football captain shot dead
South African police have confirmed that Senzo Meyiwa, the captain of South Africa’s national football team, has died after being shot. The incident occurred in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg, while the goalkeeper was visiting his […]
Freeview Flicks of the Week: Drive, Footloose and The Cabin in the Woods
In the Middle’s best weekly freeview flicks picks is here! This week we cut loose and get spooked by ghosts! TUESDAY – Secrets and Lies (Film4 01:00) Mike Leigh is one of Britain’s favourite directors, […]
Ashtray Navigations
It’s only fitting that Ashtray Navigations would celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Hyde Park Picture House as the cinema’s big 100 approaching this autumn. Both stand as testaments to Leeds’ culture in their own […]
Why Martial Arts societies kick-ass
Many new members of the University have expressed the interest to start training in a martial art, but it is difficult to decide which is right for you and what makes them all different. Aren’t […]
Top Halloween Events in Leeds
Flux Halloween Special The Flux Halloween Special promises indeed to be something special as they welcome White Material’s Galcher Lustwerk. The Brooklyn-based producer and DJ is famed for his distinct deep vocals which make his […]
Cameron ‘pushed’ by Leeds protestor
David Cameron has been rushed into a waiting car after a member of the public collided with the Prime Minister, according to reports. The man confronted the Conservative party leader, outside of Leeds Civic Hall, and was […]
Världens Band @ Clothworker’s Centenary Concert Hall 17/10
For anyone who loves world music, Världens Band is something you’ve got to see. I have just been transported to seven different worlds in the space of an hour’s lunch break. These people take the […]
Weekly Chart
Artist: Velvet Hammer Track: Happy Label: Soozi Records Ace up-tempo northern soul (and nowt to do with Pharrell), this rare gem has just had a welcome reissue. Artist: Levon Vincent Track: Revs/ Cost Label: Novel […]
Why don’t you just grow up?
University changes people. Some discover a passion they never thought they had, like jazz, swing dancing or quidditch. Others have their minds transformed by the majesty of knowledge, walking the earth with eyes wide open […]
Omoyemi Akerele
Omoyemi Akerele is the epitome of a powerhouse. She is one of the driving forces behind Nigeria’s bourgeoning and swiftly developing fashion industry. Her quest to promote, preserve and protect the West African country’s sustainable […]