Rising jazz guitarist Tom Ollendorff brings his exceptional trio to Leeds' Howard Assembly Room, promising an evening of sophisticated and innovative music. Combining lyrical melodies with rhythmic complexity, Ollendorff's performance showcases why he's rapidly becoming a standout voice in contemporary jazz.
In this electrifying psychological drama, Andrew Neiman, an ambitious young jazz drummer, battles to prove himself under the merciless guidance of Terence Fletcher, a music instructor renowned for his brutal teaching methods. As Andrew strives for musical perfection, the film explores the intense psychological pressure of pursuing greatness, revealing a raw and compelling story of talent, ambition, and the fine line between motivation and abuse.
‘What on earth is this?! It`s brilliant!’ STEVE LAMACQ
‘Hilarious & bonkers & brilliant!’ LAUREN LAVERNE
‘It's a trip to listen to and watch’ DON LETTS
‘It’s the kind of idiosyncrasy that cult fan-bases are built on, and you can’t help but feel it couldn’t have come from anywhere but the land of the rising sun’ - VENUE MAGAZINE
Acclaimed saxophonist Courtney Pine and MOBO award-winning pianist Zoe Rahman join forces for an intimate musical evening at Howard Assembly Room Leeds. This unique performance showcases their latest collaborative album, exploring the delicate art of the ballad through bass clarinet and piano.
Leeds-born spiritual jazz ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra return to their roots with a special album launch performance at Howard Assembly Room. Blending expansive instrumentation and soulful improvisation, the group draws inspiration from legendary jazz pioneers like Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane.
shed-ache is a seriously silly dance theatre show that transports little people and their grown ups to a world that sits somewhere between reality and make believe.
Two friends (three if you count the shed!) get up to all sorts whilst faced with downpours, lava floors and socks falling out of the sky.
shed-ache is a laugh out loud production about the give and take of friendship, the power of imagination and the importance of embracing experiences whatever the weather.
Over Thinking Cinema invites you to overthink: Coffee & Cigarettes (2003) with us, Saturday 6th August, at Hyde Park Book Club.
Coffee & Cigarettes (2003) brings together a collection of strange, funny, idiosyncratic short films by legendary cult director Jim Jarmusch.
Each vignette stars a number of celebrities playing dramatised versions of themselves. They each meet for chats, about music; the dangers of caffeine and nicotine; a self-made tesla coil; Elvis Presley's evil twin; and more.
This event is part of Leeds Scalarama Film Festival 2025.
Prepare for an extraordinary musical journey that blends classical minimalism with powerful spoken word. The Manchester Collective brings together John Adams' mesmerizing 'Shaker Loops' and Christ Bryan's evocative poetry, exploring themes of spiritual connection and human experience.
Join us for the Short-film Premiere of 'The Keeper' - followed by a talk from the creators and a Q&A session.
'The Keeper' project is a collaboration between contemporary dance and comedy.
It's born out of the desire to create work touching on mental health issues and depression, to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around the topic - specifically in men.
This filmed creative piece is a poignant duet, where one actor and one dancer give life to funny and relatable characters through comedy and dance, while underlying some darker societal problems.
Get ready to be inspired by the next generation of music changemakers as Music Box - Inspiring Voices CIC proudly presents The Bellatones!
The Bellatones
Our next generation of music changemakers.
The Bellatones are the official youth band of Music Box – Inspiring Voices, made up of passionate and talented young musicians and singers aged 13 - 17.
Blending live instruments, powerful vocals and meaningful lyrics, they perform original material as well as creative covers, often centred around themes of hope, unity and self-expression.