Nightlife - clubs, clubbing and DJs in Leeds

Interview Jacob Kelly

We speak to the man behind new Leeds dance label Eclectic Avenue Records (E.A.R.)

Eclectic Avenue Records or E.A.R records is a brand new Leeds label that was launched on 23^rd July. The man behind it is Jacob Kelly, a chap with passion for and extensive experience in music. We talk to him about E.A.R, his musical inspiration and his hopes for the new label.

Tell us about your new record label.
E.A.R is a record label that has been in my… Read more...

Pleased To Meet You Funky Dory

A Sunday night party at The Space for folks who don’t want their weekend to end

If you are the kind of party animal who still hasn’t had enough revelry by the time Sunday comes around fear not, Leeds, being the modern age metropolis that it is, has some great options for a Sunday sesh, such as Funky Dory at The Space.

Every week without fail Funky Dory gives party people an opportunity to keep the weekend going, because quite often it… Read more...

Preview Jagerbomb

A student friendly night every Tuesday at The Faversham

The arrival of September means the return to Leeds of tens of thousands of students and a fresh batch of newbies who will all be keen to start spending that student loan on important things like debauched nights out. As the university term starts so do a whole host of student nights, including Jagerbomb.

The Jagerbomb night is one of the many held at favourite student haunt The… Read more...

Pick'N'Mix Joe Respite

Every fortnight the top local DJs give us their top five tunes

Joe Respite is an up-and-coming Leeds DJ with an interesting and eclectic taste in music. If you want to hear one of his sets you can catch him playing at the Limn night at Nation of Shopkeepers.

‘Make Me’ – Machine Drum (LuckyMe)

“The whole EP is amazing but this really combines Travis’ obsession with future beat music and the club sensibility that he carries throughout the record.… Read more...

Interview Paul Van Dyk

We catch up with the legendary DJ ahead of his set at Gatecrasher Seven

You’re a hugely successful DJ in your own right. How did you first become interested in dance music?
I grew up in East Berlin so I couldn’t go to any clubs. We were able to listen to West Berlin radio stations, which is how I began to find out about electronic music in the early stages and I became really excited about it. When the wall came down I went… Read more...

Competition Space Ibiza at Club Mission (The Re-Launch Party)

Win a pair of tickets plus drinks, access to the VIP room and much more

WIN! Free entry and drinks for two to Space Ibiza at Club Mission (The Re-Launch Party), with access to the VIP room, on 18th September.

Also a complimentary bottle of Champagne at Bar Fibre (at the official Pre Party) with access to The Director’s Lounge, plus two Space Ibiza 2010 compilation CDs, two Space Ibiza T-shirts and two Space Ibiza pai pais (Chinese style hand fans).

Closing date:… Read more...

Preview Chapel Allerton Festival

What's going on in LS7 this fortnight?

Think Chapel Allerton and the first thing that comes to mind is probably trendy bars, cool restaurants and pricey property, but did you know that Chapel Apple, as it’s affectionately known, actually has its own festival?

Held annually, the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival, is a huge event in north Leeds and one that you really shouldn’t miss out on. Conveniently held the week and weekend after the Bank Holiday (perfect… Read more...

Preview MoveOnUp at The HiFi Club

A Wednesday night of the best funk and soul

If you fancy a change from the Leeds clubs and bars playing dance anthems and indie-rock and you feel the need for a night with a bit more soul, the answer could be waiting for you at the HiFi Club.

MoveOnUp is held every Wednesday at the Leeds city centre haunt and it provides revellers with a evening that differs from most in the city. This night is… Read more...

Pick'N'Mix Tony Leighton

Every fortnight the top local DJs give us their top five tunes

Tony Leighton is a man with a real passion for music and indie music in particular. He spins his mixes of the finest guitar-based tunage at The Session, every Friday night at The Cockpit.

‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor’ – Arctic Monkeys (Domino)
“I love this track (or anything from their first two albums) because of the beat, the bass, the tune, the… Read more...

Preview Boogaloo at The HiFi Club

A Saturday night of dancing to, well, just about anything funky the Boogaloo team fancy spinning

Like to dance? Then we think you should probably skip on down to Boogaloo at the HiFi Club on Saturday night. It’s always jam-packed with people who like to drink, dance and have a jolly good time, all while listening to a freaky mix of music.

Playing the best of 50s jump blues, Latin boogaloo, Jamaican ska, gritty soul, funk rock breaks and so much more, Mike Walwyn,… Read more...