Breeze has Talent 2019 winner set to light up Leeds this Christmas
Breeze has Talent 2019 winner, Sophie Littlejohns, with Councillor Salma Arif and Sanchez Payne. 17 year-old Sophie Littlejohns has been crowned winner of this year’s Breeze has Talent competition at an event showcasing Leeds’ most talented young performers. The final of this
Dance stars fly into Leeds for ground breaking orchestral club extravaganza
Stars from the worlds of dance and classic music have been arriving in Leeds as they prepare to come together for a unique performance on Millennium Square tonight. The ground-breaking Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics will take over the square
Experience the magic of The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics event on Millennium Square next month
Programmed by Leeds City Council, the annual Millennium Square Summer Series returns for a fourth year in July and August 2018, serving up a jam-packed programme of outdoor concerts, film screenings, community festivals and much more. To celebrate the return of
Gabrielle to join Tony Hadley for summer spectacular
Tony Hadley has announced his very special guest at Millennium Square in Leeds on Saturday, 21 July will be the iconic artist Gabrielle. The hugely popular and multi-award-winning singer and songwriter will be bringing her unique sound to Leeds, performing her
Top names announced for summer orchestral extravaganza
Dance music legends Robin S, Utah Saints and Alison Limerick have been confirmed as the headline special guests for the return of The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics featuring the Orchestra of Opera North on Millennium Square, Leeds on
Live screening of The Charlatans at Leeds Kirkgate Market
Leeds City Council is excited to announce that Leeds Kirkgate Market will host a live screening of The Charlatans homecoming gig, which is taking place in lead singer Tim Burgess’ hometown of Northwich. In a first for Leeds Kirkgate Market, the
Spectacular return to Millennium Square for Opera North next summer
Opera North and Leeds City Council have announced more details of their return to Millennium Square next summer. With an eclectic mix of operatic and classical greats, orchestral club anthems and a special live screening of the classic British film Brassed
Summer symphonic spectacular returns to Millennium Square
A spectacular fusion of energetic dance anthems and the stunning sounds of an award-winning live orchestra will once again take over Millennium Square in Leeds next summer. The incredible Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics will return to the square on
Former X Factor star to attend special Breeze event in Pudsey
A former X Factor finalist will be in attendance at a special Breeze event held this week. James Wilson, who famously touched the hearts of millions with his battle to overcome nerves on the hit TV show last year, will be
Music of the mind set to light up magnificent Leeds Town Hall organ
Standing a towering 50 feet high and weighing more than 70 tonnes, it’s usually an instrument for only the most accomplished of musical maestros. But visitors to this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to compose a
Statement on Leeds Festival Drug Testing
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “Leeds City Council did not refuse to support drugs testing facilities being made available at this year’s Leeds Festival. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLeedsFestival/videos/10154075648487255 “The idea was discussed with the Festival Republic by a group that advises on safety at
Corinne Bailey Rae latest artist announced for Back to Basics orchestral extravaganza
Leeds’ very own Corinne Bailey Rae is the latest star name to be added to the bill for The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics concert, which opens the Millennium Square Summer Series this Friday. Corinne will join the 50-piece Orchestra
Basement Jaxx to headline Back to Basics orchestral extravaganza
Dance legends Basement Jaxx have been confirmed as the headline special guests for a spectacular meeting of club music and symphony orchestra, The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics, which opens the Millennium Square Summer Series on Friday 28 July. The
City’s young rock stars set to battle it out at Kirkstall Abbey
Some of the city’s top up-and-coming acts will have another chance to rock out in the stunning grounds of Kirkstall Abbey this summer as the annual Battle of the Bands returns. Budding musicians from across Leeds will take over the youth stage
Millennium Square going Back to Basics for orchestral extravaganza
A new live music spectacular will see classic club dancefloor anthems reimagined and performed in a unique and contemporary way on Millennium Square this summer. Two contrasting Leeds-based musical institutions will come together for the first time at an event that
Celebrating 50 years of music and song in North Leeds
A music centre which has been bringing music to the heart of north Leeds for 50 years is celebrating with a free anniversary concert next month. Musicians past and present from the North Leeds Music Centre will join together at the
Celebrated regional music collection finds new home at Leeds Central Library
A prestigious regional music collection previously known as the Yorkshire Music Library, which future was left in doubt earlier in the year, has been given a new lease of life at Leeds Central Library. This follows Leeds Libraries working closely with the
Square’s big stage welcomes local musicians and the Rock Choir for live music showcase
Musicians in Leeds will get the chance to take to the big stage on Millennium Square this week as part of a new free live music and street food initiative. Headlining the two-day event with a performance this Thursday night will