Paradox Orchestra celebrates one of the most influential rock groups in history in the magnificent setting of Leeds Minster on 11 November. The candle-lit 25-strong string orchestra will perform iconic hits from Pink Floyd’s seminal album, The Dark Side of the Moon in the beautiful gothic revival church. Paradox Orchestra has made a name as […]
Set against the enchanting backdrop of the legendary Leeds Corn Exchange and created as a pay-what-you-can event, come and be immersed in the tapestry of diverse musical experiences of South Asia from 11 am on 21st June to the dawn of 22nd June. Among the exciting line-up of artists is the award-winning rabab player, […]
THE ROCKET MAN Friday 1 July Catch a star if you can and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for Love? Jimmy Love! This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon. Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with […]
Dust off those dancing shoes – after two long years, cinema’s biggest music event is back! Maestro André Rieu will present his brand-new summer concert, Happy Days Are Here Again, against the backdrop of the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht. Presented by Piece of Magic Entertainment, Happy Days Are Here Again […]
2022 sees another important jubilee: The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are celebrating 70 years of music education! Marking the significant anniversary will be a season of concerts along the theme of ‘Celebration’, looking at traditions of the brass band movement as well as recognising diverse voices within the banding community and throughout […]
Over the coming months, Opera North will inspire and develop the next generation of musicians through a range of weekly sessions, orchestral academies and one-off creative workshops, offering progression pathways for both singers and instrument players from primary school through to university as part of the Opera North Young Performers Programme. Young instrumentalists aged from […]
Barroom Beethovens in Leeds are being challenged to put their musical mettle to the test as they bid to be crowned the city’s top pub pianist. Applications are now open for popular Leeds Pub Piano Competition, which is calling on talented ivory-tinkers from across the city and beyond to come together and compete for the […]
Ryedale Festival is celebrating its 40th year although not in the way it had planned, the answer is a one-off, late-announced, open-ended, can-do-spirited programme of summer events that will bring some extraordinary and inspiring performers to play together in beautiful Ryedale places. Every year, the Ryedale Festival welcomes outstanding performers from all over the world […]
There’s concerts at Castle Howard this summer designed to suit every taste from classical, rock and pop. Café Mambo Ibiza For the first time, iconic dance music brand Cafe Mambo Ibiza will bring a star studded line up of world class DJs to Castle Howard, for an evening of Ibiza classics and dance anthems […]
The Howard Assembly Room, Opera North’s historic “hidden gem” concert hall within Leeds Grand Theatre, will reopen this October with an expanded programme and its own front door, as the Company’s £18M redevelopment campaign Music Works nears completion. The inaugural line-up features folk, jazz, world and experimental music, chamber concerts and film screenings, but also […]