Join us at the Blenheim Walk Gallery for an introductory session to test our recreated analogue sound studio—a key feature of the exhibition celebrating the fusion of visual and sonic arts. Originally designed for art students to experiment with sound and performance, the studio now opens its doors to the public, offering a unique, hands-on opportunity to create in response to the themes and concepts explored in the exhibition.

Mixed Up: Music and the Art School is an exhibition exploring the profound and often unconventional relationship between art education in Leeds, and local and global music culture.

Drawing from the groundbreaking research in Gavin Butt's acclaimed book, No Machos or Pop Stars: When the Leeds Art Experiment Went Punk, the exhibition delves into the connections between 1970s and 80s punk and post-punk DIY culture and the teaching practices of three art schools in Leeds—Jacob Kramer College (now Leeds Arts University), University of Leeds, and Leeds Polytechnic. This synergy helped shape the radical, boundary-pushing sounds of Leeds’ music scene, causing lasting international significance.  

This event is free to attend but booking is essential. Please email curatorial@leeds-art.ac.uk.