Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen!
Readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we’re delighted to welcome TIM BROOKES.
Tim has lived in West Yorkshire most of his life. He started writing after recovering from a Stroke in 2017. Now he helps run a food bank and Under the Lobby Lights (previously Getting Gobby in the Lobby) spoken word night in Wakefield. His first pamphlet Taking 6 away from 100 was published in December 2023.
Sheffield's Pink Lemonade Roller Disco are teaming up with Leeds' LS-TEN and The Skate Scholarship to put on the official Northern Roll Warm Up Roller Disco. Practice your moves and get into the groove ahead of the main event in August!
THE HUNCH – Hard Hitting Irish, Americana & Latin Folk with a generous dash of humour.
Advance tickets £7/£6 concessions available from HEART reception and online
On the door, on the night from 5pm £10/£9 concessions.
Doors 7.00pm Music 7.15pm.
Formed in the summer of 2015 by US Grammy Nominated ex Acoustic Alchemy drummer John Shepard, this union of fully professional, experienced musicians take their inspiration from the late 60’s/early 70’s American West Coast singer songwriter era, playing well known songs from artists such as Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Eagles, The Byrds, James Taylor, and Buffalo Springfield…
Rewind to the Counterculture Woodstock Generation, and enjoy a great playlist of ‘Laid Back California Country Rock’.
Union Members are:
Rob Watkins – acoustic guitar / lead vocals
New Folk Award winning songwriter, Rachel Laven performs a blend of Texas Folk and Americana music. A positive force of nature on stage, Laven not only captivates with her smiling lyricism, but with her electric vocals and accomplished guitar work. She calls Nashville, Tennessee home these days, but her roots are deep in Texas where she was born and raised. Laven is currently building a team to produce her third album titled, Hard Truths.
Advance tickets £7/£6 concession available from HEART reception and online
OTD on the night from 5pm £10/£9 concession
For the tenth year, we welcome back the Leeds Conservatoire semi-finalists to compete for £500 and their own solo, prizewinning recital at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.
Watch the seven pianists navigate the challenges of their chosen repertoire as they battle head-to-head to win this coveted prize.
If you would like to spend a Sunday afternoon listening to beautiful classical piano music, for free, in an intimate setting whilst supporting Leeds upcoming talent, why not come along. This event is open to all.
Semi-Finals Schedule
COLOUR OF LIGHT – a guitar, banjo, double bass, harmonica and vocal ensemble, blending folk, blues, bluegrass and classical influences into their own unique sound.
Their finely crafted original songs combine rebellion, reflection and celebration.
Individually these musicians have performed at Glastonbury and Latitude festivals, won awards, been played on BBC6 Music and BBC Radio 4 and have over 3 million Spotify plays.
The Johnny Cash Roadshow is heading into its 20th year on the road and is stronger than ever! A fast-paced, energetic, constantly evolving show that’s now the longest-running and most critically acclaimed Johnny Cash show across the UK and Europe.
Described as “the funniest dad on Instagram”, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life – like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid.
Now he’s bringing his brand-new stand-up show to the stage. It won’t just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He’s bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix… loads.
Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show Infectious, an undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.
Nurse turned comedian, Georgie Carroll is not only brilliantly funny, she is unstoppable on the comedy circuit having performed her smash-hit award-winning show Sista Flo 2.0 for three solid years of sold-out seasons (UK, NZ, AU) . Don’t miss her brand new show!
“Really Funny… Just Brilliant’’
Simon Cowell
★★★★★
‘Exceptional’
Mervyn Stutters Pick of The Fringe