Colin Blunstone co-founded The Zombies in 1962. After signing to Decca Records the band enjoyed their first million selling chart hit with She's Not There in 1964. The band toured the world and released their last album Odessey and Oracle in 1968 which featured another huge selling song Time of the Season. Colin’s solo career began with the 1971 album One Year on Epic Records, from which the hit single Say You Don’t Mind was taken. Further hits included I Don’t Believe In Miracles, How Can We Dare To Be Wrong, What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted, Tracks Of My Tears and The Alan Parson’s Project’s Old And Wise. The Zombies featuring Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent continue to tour around the world. This is your chance to catch one of the UK's most unique vocalists and songwriters.

INKYRA includes elements of rock, fusion, singer-songwriter music, all blended with Emma Rawicz's style of modern jazz

Rediscover the golden years of the much loved and much missed true legend. Aladdinsane, The Sound & Vision of Bowie, widely acclaimed as the best Bowie tribute in the UK. They have played theatres, festivals and venues throughout the UK for the many years, with Paul Henderson performing as David Bowie, with audiences commenting how eerily close his voice, moves and mannerisms are to that as Bowie. Having played at some wonderful theatres and travelled to places like Bahrain, Qatar and Berlin where Paul played an acoustic set at Hansa studios where Bowie recorded Heroes, he said it's like an ongoing rollercoaster. With so many songs to choose from you can hear many hits like - Space Oddity. Changes, Ashes to Ashes, Heroes, Let's Dance, Drive In Saturday, Jean Genie, Life On Mars, Fame, Starman and Diamond Dogs to list but a few, including some classic album tracks from Bowie's vast repertoire. Paul changes outfits during each show which can stem from any of Bowies tours from 1976 to 2003.

At the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse.

The Slow Show invites you to a very special concert in 2026. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of their debut album White Water, they will present their timeless songs in a new light - more touching, more intense, and closer than ever before. Their blend of melancholic indie, orchestral expansiveness, and Rob Goodwin‘s unmistakable voice unfolds with an emotional power that gets under your skin. Anyone who loves music that begins quietly and works its way deep into the heart shouldn’t miss this evening - a rare concert experience full of longing, beauty, and atmosphere. In partnerships with Hurricane Promotions. Presented by Howard Assembly Room. This is a 14+ event

A foundational figure in British electronic music, bringing together decades of ambient, dub, and world music-infused soundscapes. Toby Marks has been recording and performing as Banco de Gaia for over thirty years, becoming a central figure in the UK’s electronic and ambient landscapes. Formed in 1989, the project emerged during the original wave of acid house and ambient house, eventually evolving into a sophisticated blend of global instrumentation and electronic production. Marks’ early work remains a significant part of the electronic music canon. His debut studio album, Maya (1994), was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and reached number one on the UK Independent Albums Chart. It was followed in 1995 by the critically acclaimed Last Train to Lhasa, which also topped the independent charts and reached the top 40 of the UK Albums Chart. These records, along with tracks like Heliopolis, helped establish a blueprint for global electronica by integrating field recordings and international samples with club-focused production. His music is notable for its layered approach, drawing on a broad palette of influences that includes the atmospheric textures of Pink Floyd alongside elements of reggae, jazz, and progressive rock. His output incorporates rock, worldbeat, and jazz, creating a sound that ranges from driving rhythms to more ambient, evolving electronic textures and landscapes. Presented by Howard Assembly Room. This is a 14+ event

On Saturday 19th September we're holding a very special Dance Music Archive party in a beautiful Grade II former cinema in the centre of Leeds.

Nick Halkes and Andy Smith will bring a night of disco-spanning DJ sets to the Howard Assembly Room. Halkes co-founded XL Recordings, signing acts such as The Prodigy and later launched Positiva, the label behind hits from Reel to Real, Vengaboys and Cascada. He now manages The Prodigy, DJ Fresh and Bad Company UK, and performs worldwide as part of Reach Up Disco Wonderland. Andy Smith, formerly of Portishead, runs BBE’s The Document series and curates the BBE Reach UP LPs. He’s recognised as one of the world’s top DJs and brings his deep knowledge of disco, from obscure 70s cuts to 90s classics. They are joined by Leeds duo Galaxians, performing live with their signature blend of heavy percussion and analogue synthesisers. Also appearing live are Golden Gate, a disco and house project from Leeds, alongside a set from Ian Ossia representing the long-running local house and disco night Downtown Disco. Presented by Howard Assembly Room. This is a 14+ event

Born in Dungiven in 1975, surrounded and infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world. Together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has succesfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim. Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.

Beth Orton Live in Liverpool. One of the most unique and beguiling voices in British music.

The Bad Plus return for their final tour, marking the end of a 25-year career as one of the most influential and adventurous ensembles in modern jazz. Founded in 2000, the group has spent a quarter of a century pushing the boundaries of the genre. Founders Reid Anderson and Dave King have built a reputation for a fearless approach to composition, famously pairing original works with an unconventional array of covers. Their repertoire has reached far beyond the traditional jazz bubble, spanning everything from Ornette Coleman and Cole Porter to Black Sabbath, Aphex Twin, and Nirvana. This eclecticism was never about irony - instead, it served as a way to find new modes of expression, staying true to the dauntless spirit of the jazz tradition. Their 2003 breakthrough album, These Are Vistas, was named one of the 50 most important recordings of the decade by NPR’s All Songs Considered. Now on their 18th album, the band continues to produce music that is wild and unexpected. The 2026 Farewell Tour serves as a career-spanning celebration of the innovation and spirit that defined the group. These performances offer a final opportunity to experience a band that consistently refused to conform to convention. Presented by Howard Assembly Room. This is an 14+ event

Conversations of Hope is the third album from Jasper Høiby’s 3Elements piano trio, featuring Naíma Acuña on drums and Xavi Torres on piano. At the centre is Jasper Høiby, a bassist composer and bandleader whose international reputation was shaped through Phronesis, the influential group formed in 2005 that redefined expectations of the modern piano trio. That Grounding in structure, risk and collective momentum sits at the core of this project. The music in Conversation of Hope, moves fast and hits hard, shaped by clear melodic ideas shifting time signatures and an acute sense of space. Acuña’s precise, driving detail and Torres’ harmonically focused piano language connect tightly with Høiby’s bass-led writing, creating music that feels urgent, physical and alert to every change in direction. Conversations of Hope, released on Edition Records, reflects a composer and bandleader refining intensity, interaction and Ensemble focus with clarity and purpose. Presented by Howard Assembly Room. This is an 14+ event

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Reach Up Disco Wonderland DJs pre event QnA Nick Halkes (XL Recordings co -founder / Music Management) & DJ Andy Smith (Ex Portishead / Document Series) in Conversation - 6:30-7:30pm Presented by Howard Assembly Room. This is a 14+ event