By Liz Coggins on August 19, 2024
Music
The Leeds International Piano Competition Piano Trail Festival, is a rich array of music, arts and community events. The Festival programme highlights the transformative power of music and its role in enhancing wellbeing, through performances by Britain’s biggest stars, workshops, free piano lessons, Competition broadcasts, special sessions for parents and babies and more. A celebration […]
By Liz Coggins on May 16, 2024
Music
Millennium Square is set to host some of the most exciting acts in music this summer as it gears up for the highly anticipated Summer Series. Bringing a vibrant festival atmosphere right to the heart of Leeds from July 3 to August 4, 2024, the annual concert extravaganza returns this year with 13 nights of […]
By Liz Coggins on April 29, 2024
Music
Millennium Square is set to take audiences on a journey down memory lane this summer as the outdoor venue gets ready to host two unmissable tribute headline shows as part of the annual Summer Series this August. On 1 August, Legend: The Music of Bob Marley will take audiences on a mesmerising journey through the […]
By Liz Coggins on April 16, 2024
Music
Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats and vital energy at St George’s Hall, Bradford on Wednesday 8 May 2024, 7.30pm. Taking the audience on a journey ‘in time’, a thrilling ride through their 30 years, the concert is a full theatrical experience, with […]
By Liz Coggins on February 22, 2024
Music
Opera North celebrates International Women’s Day with a very special event in the Howard Assembly Room on Saturday 9th March: On an Endless Road, presented in the UK in association with Hera & Illuminate Women’s Music. The concert brings together music by and about trailblazing Japanese women, including a new composition by the concert’s curator […]
By Liz Coggins on October 12, 2023
Music
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 […]
By Liz Coggins on June 21, 2023
Music
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, […]
By Liz Coggins on June 28, 2022
Music
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 […]
By Liz Coggins on June 17, 2022
Music, Uncategorized
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 […]
By Liz Coggins on April 1, 2022
Music
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 […]