Leeds had a very special part to play in the evolution of punk and post-punk in the late 1970s/early 1980s. On the Punk and Post-Punk walk you’ll visit key sites from the University to the legendary F Club. The walk brings to life the very particular circumstances of Leeds at the time – the shadow of the so-called Yorkshire Ripper, The National Front and football violence, the arts courses at the city’s universities – that contributed to the sound and politics of Leeds’ own interpretation of punk and post-punk, and explores the music’s ongoing legacy in the city.

Meet your host

Sarah Statham moved to Leeds in 2007 and her first encounter with the music scene immediately inspired her to relocate and champion Leeds for its encouragement of collaboration and community. Since then, she has been involved with over 20 musical projects, including her solo project Fig By Four, she has founded label/events group Bomb the Twist, and helped run DIY music space CHUNK. Her latest album, Capture Reveal, is out now.

Fig By Four on Bandcamp https://figbyfour.bandcamp.com/album/capture-reveal

ABOUT THE WALK

Start: Parkinson Building steps, University of Leeds, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT

End: Wharf Chambers, 23-25 Wharf Street, Leeds LS2 7EQ

Length: approx. 1.8 miles

Accessibility info

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather conditions and city environment.

Please note that the walks take place around the city centre on pavements and will involve crossing roads. There are no flights of steps on the routes.

Please use the sign-up form to make us aware of any additional accessibility requirements and feel free to get in touch with us to discuss further.