Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show. The hugely successful tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.
Originally fronting AC/DC was legendary front man Bon Scott, a wild man of rock and roll, whose untimely death shocked the World in 1980. This event came at a time when the Band were sampling global success for the first time.

The nine piece EndorphinMachine is made up of amazing musicians who all have one thing in common - they are huge fans of the music. This love is clear to see and hear when the band perform. Fast becoming known as 'the tightest live band out there,' they play with a passion that is undeniable. You won't believe your ears once the music starts. Jaw breaking high notes, screams and high heels, wailing guitar solos, Linn drums, loops, funky bass, live horns, and that famous 'purple' sense of humour.

Since 2011 Slade UK have amazed and thrilled audiences all across the UK and Europe.

Recreating the look and raw power of Slade at their best, Slade UK are now one of the top tribute acts in the country.

With nearly 3 hours of material to pick from Slade UK are able to deliver all the classic 1970's hits as well as the 80's chart toppers Slade were never able to play live themselves.

The Leeds based tribute to Bruce Springsteen and The E-Street Band!

When most bands get round to releasing album number five their sound, weighed down by expectation or having resorted to formula, has generally ossified. It might still sound good and fans will probably lap it up, but the days of adventure and exploration are quite often long gone.

Join photographer Peter Mitchell, together with Jane Bhoyroo, Principal Keeper at Leeds Art Gallery, for a lunchtime tour of Mitchell’s latest exhibition Nothing Lasts Forever.

Places limited, please email art.gallery@leeds.gov.uk to secure your place.

Image credit: Michael Pollard

1pm - 2pm
7 September 2024 
26 September 2024

Orlando Weeks’ upcoming third album ‘Loja’ is a record in which place is as vital a characteristic as the emotions and incidents that he explores. The overarching themes are optimism and reflection: the positive mindset that emerged as he left London for a new life in Lisbon together with a new - found awareness about the things that you have left behind.

Will Sebag-Montefiore is a satirist who turns the news into sketches and songs and is creating his first solo show 'Will of the People'. Georgie Jones is a poet and performer working on a brand new show about how to stay hopeful. Join them for a night of comedy and spoken word poetry.

They are sharing a night because they both share a deep loved of both maize based snacks and being the centre of attention. Also because their style is nice and fun and cute. You should come!

Dressing is the project of Irish artist Kevin Kirwan who has quickly developed an esteemed reputation with his intricate weaving of field recordings, coarse noise textures and dynamic tape manipulation.

Eye Contact is the new "Neo-Cyberdelic" A/V project from the astounding Kiran Arora.

Sgerbwd delivers harsh contact mic scrape, knotty feedback and blown-out tape noise.

Grievances & Dreadful Monkey Machine join forces for an outing of laptop skree, guitar scuzz and children's toys being smashed into amplified smithereens.

Make the most out of Summer in Leeds and join us for a special walk and draw tour around campus.

Stretch your legs with a relaxed stroll around the University of Leeds. Discover the fantastic Public Art on campus - highlights include work by Yorkshire's own Barbara Hepworth, and campus landmark, Keith Wilson’s ‘Sign for Art’ (the squiggles!)

As you walk round you will be guided through a series of quick and fun drawing activities inspired by the art you see.

Never really drawn before? No worries, there will be plenty of handy tips to help you get started!