Opera North and The University of Leeds’ Cultural Institute have recently revealed the shortlist for the DARE Art Prize. The annual £15,000 award is in celebration of the tenth year anniversary of the partnership between […]
Review: Sing – cartoon x factor delivers the laughs
Sing is a late 2016 release by Illumination Entertainment that boasts some impressive celebrity cast names. With the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, Nick Offerman of Parks and Recreation, and Kingsman: The Secret Service […]
Review: Hacksaw Ridge – a brutal spectacle
Hacksaw Ridge gives us the grittiest, most brutal depiction of war since Saving Private Ryan. The film follows Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), a young combat medic who refuses to carry a weapon into the field […]
Sundance Festival ’17: The round-up
Once again the prestigious Sundance film festival has come and gone, with another showcase of films crafted by some of the most innovative filmmakers within the indie scene. More than anything the festival is a […]
Preview: Hawkwind @ Refectory, 16/3/17
The spaceship Hawkwind is landing at Leeds University on 16th March . A true institution and one of the most influential British bands EVER, they almost need no introduction. They have been a constant force […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Scandi Style – The brands to know
Scandinavian High Street names such as IKEA and H&M soon reveal everything that seems to be key to the Scandi Style. Whether it be fashion, furniture, or beauty, the Scandinavian style seems to be characterised […]
Acetate w/ Craig Richards and Pearson Sound at Wire 03/02
Acetate, alongside Back to Basics and Cosmic Slop, is one of the must-do pilgrimages any self-respecting student clubber must make in their time in Leeds. The night was established in 2011 by Hessle Audio’s Pearson […]
‘This Old Dog’ and ‘My Old Man’ by Mac Demarco
Mac Demarco has released two songs from his new album out on May 5th . The songs ‘My Old Man’ and the title track ‘This Old Dog’ are a break away from the sound of […]
Review: Lion – tears for a true story
When I entered the theatre to watch Lion I had a rough idea about the storyline, however not the slightest idea that I was in for a true roller-coaster-ride of emotions. Let me warn you […]
Ramin Karimloo @ City Varieties, 23/01/17
Of all the genre-fusions that have infiltrated the circuit over the years, Bluegrass and Broadway might be the most unorthodox. However, when Ramin Karimloo and The Broadgrass Band arrived in Leeds for the Yorkshire leg […]
Beach Slang @ Brudenell Social Club, 25/01/17
With its low ceiling and pool tables, the Brudenell Games Room captures that working men’s club vibe and it was the perfect setting for the hotly anticipated return of Beach Slang. Support came from Aerial […]
Martha Wainwright @ City Varieties, 27/1/17
Martha Wainwright is exceptional in the world of music. Performing since childhood with her parents Loudon Wainwright and Kate McGarrigle, there was undoubtedly a pressure for Martha to pursue a musical career. In the twelve […]