1 in 6 adults in the UK will lose their hearing in their lifetime; two of those are Ray Bradshaw’s parents. The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing was nothing like the Oscar winning film and he’s here to tell you why. CODA is a funny, heartwarming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a house where sign language is the first language used; whether it’s watching his dad shut his eyes to win any argument or beating his in-laws easily when they suggested playing charades against a deaf family on Christmas Day. Ray’s previous shows Deaf Com One and Doppelginger were huge successes and sold-out theatres across the world. As this show is all about growing up with deaf parents every show of CODA will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as ‘one of the best comedians in the country’.

The Frank and Walters Paul Linehan is one of Irelands most talented and inspirational singer / songwriters. For nearly 30 years Paul has penned and performed hundreds of songs with The Frank and Walters which have captured the hearts and minds of generations. The band originally became world famous on the 90s indie scene and have produced seven studio albums. Paul has lost none of his talent or motivation to produce fantastically crafted and catchy indie songs and continues to write new material to this day.

Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy.

Bare Jams is a dynamic collective that blends feel-good pop with elements of soul, funk, jazz, and rock, creating a soundscape that's both diverse and familiar. They have built a reputation for tight, exuberant, and genuinely candid performances, with music that spans a wide array of genres and line-ups. Focusing on catchy hooks, motivational lyrics, and singable horn lines, they create an infectious sound that’s both unique and familiar

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, ‘Fresh Prince of Kildare’ is the debut tour show from Irish comedy sensation Peter Flanagan. An hour of impeccably funny, personal comedy from a rising Irish talent.  In this blisteringly funny hour, Peter meditates on his upbringing in his deeply conservative home of Kildare, his move to the melting pot of East London, and the year of bad dates, booze and meditation that followed.  With over 100,000 followers and millions of views online, his whip-smart writing and deeply personal, hilarious stories have landed him headline performances at the top clubs and festivals around the world. Now embarking on a UK, Ireland and European tour.

One of the best reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Middle-aged and newly single, The Cycling Man has spent the salary of an NHS nurse in Decathlon and he's on the verge of a breakdown. Get to know this absurd and deeply flawed man as he gets to know himself. Goofy drag king show from award-winning British character comedian Kathy Maniura, BBC New Comedian shortlisted, 2023 and Sketch Off winner, 2020.

Singer/songwriter Pearl Charles has a knack for writing melodic, low-key indie pop with a jangling country tone.

With a fascination for dissonant chords and jolting rhythms, the music of Blood Wizard provides a space for Cai Burns to express a side to their writing unrestricted by the pressures of genre. Having grown up surrounding themselves with punk and metal, it was not until Burns began collaborating with others that they found themselves falling more and more in love with the world of folk. And this was a love cemented when he stumbled upon the works of Bert Jansch. “I’m not sure how I first stumbled upon Jansch, but I was blown away by him. I was never taught how to play guitar so my technique is pretty sketchy and hearing the liveliness and clunkiness of his playing really spoke to me. I saw him as my bridge into playing folk guitar.” And whilst Jansch acted as an entry point into the world of folk, it was the persona of Blood Wizard that proved to be the biggest gateway for Burns. Under the guise of the mystical cloaks and robes of the wizard, Burns had found a home for his experimentation. Floating between both the subcultures he was raised within and the ones he presently found himself wanting to explore, Blood Wizard sits between the worlds of art, punk and folk. Influenced by the likes of Cate Le Bon and Arthur Russel, Blood Wizard was born out of a fascination with folk-lore and a desire to challenge their creative limits as a writer.

The three friends Michael Spieler, Timothy Lush and Kerim Öke grew up together and evolved their distinctive sound through closeness, freedom and ease. Since the start in 2015 KYTES have grown organically and developed an ever strengthening fan base.

A Geordie jazz quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle, Knats are bringing their sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves to the stage.

Memorials is the new band of Verity Susman (Electrelane’s frontwoman) and Matthew Simms (Wire, Better Corners, It Hugs Back, UUUU). As a duo these multi-instrumentalists cover plenty of ground on stage, juggling instruments in a set up resembling that of a 5-piece band. Their sound touches on the many points for which they are known, veering from melodic songwriting to psychedelic noise, free jazz freakouts, tape loops and drones, and then back again. This is an 18+ event .

Over the course of three albums, BLACK FOXXES main-man Mark Holley established his band as a potent creative force, carving out a signature spot on the emotive rock ‘n’ roll map backed by strong, growing support from fans and media alike. With singles / videos such as ‘Husk’, ‘I’m Not Well’, ‘JOY’ and ‘Manic In Me’, the clip for which was filmed in Iceland, a key source of influence for Album 2, it became increasingly clear that Holley is an artist prepared to shed protective layers -an artist with plenty to say and a particular way of tapping into thoughts, feelings and fears.

Legendary singer Tony Christie has found international fame with hits like I Did What I Did For Maria, Walk Like A Panther, Las Vegas and of course the number one single (Is This The Way To) Amarillo. Tony’s Irish roots (his grandmother and grandfather played in a ceilidh band) are celebrated on the album The Great Irish Songbook that came out in 2015. Collaborating with crossover folk band Ranagri, Tony produced a stunning set of traditional songs. Following on from the success of The Great Irish Songbook, Tony Christie and Ranagri have recorded a second album together, The Great Irish Songbook Vol II. In celebration of this they will be doing a short tour together in November and December at a number of venues from Glasgow to Southampton. Ranagri are Eliza Marshall, Donal Rogers, Eleanor Dunsdon and Jordan Murray, and are already well known and much loved to audiences in Greater Manchester. We are really pleased to be one of the few venues selected to host this short joint tour.

World News are a London-based quartet creating jangly, atmospheric and dreamy guitar driven music. Last year, they released 2 standout EP's, all brimful of their trademark addictive guitar lines, seductive melodies and ever-guessing moods. Recently nominated in Stereogums 40 Best New Artists of 2024, and featured in SPIN's and The FADER's artists to watch in 2025, this year they've set sites on their debut album and will be bringing their sound further afield.

Following a sell-out run in London in 2025 and a critically acclaimed, sold out Edinburgh Fringe, the cult hit show returns. Together with his audience, veteran improviser Elms ‘builds a comedy mind palace before your very eyes. And you’ll want to move in for good!’ - Phil Wang 14+

After a 5 star, award-nominated, totally sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Molly McGuinness is taking her debut show “SLOB” on tour! To Molly, life didn’t get any better than a good buffet and belting out Meatloaf down the pub karaoke. But when the Salford-born libertine was unexpectedly laid out by a life-threatening illness, Molly was forced to slob out whether she liked it or not.

Join comedy equivalent of sunshine, Alex Prescot for a delightful debut hour that's tailor-made for each audience. Expect a warm and fuzzy blend of joyful musical comedy and quick-witted improvisation. Don't expect his notably absent double-act partner.

Grace doesn't fear death. Just back fat, fascism and low-rise jeans. Dubbed The Death Queen, she will teach you how not to be weird about loss. Growing up in Ireland with a dad who casually reads his will over lunch at Yo! Sushi and a mum who takes a great funeral selfie, her approach to death is unconventional. A highly anticipated and darkly funny show.

Hotly anticipated new Work in Progress show from BBC Galton & Simpson comedy winner Grace Mulvey, an Irish stand-up taking the UK comedy scene by storm. Co-host of the Fad Camp podcast (Irish Podcast Awards - Best Entertainment Podcast 2023), her debut show 'Tall Baby' was named one of Rolling Stone magazine's '12 stand-out shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024'. A finalist in the Vodafone Irish Comedian of the Year 2017, as well as Funny Women's Ones to Watch 2019. ‘The kind of stand-up that offers everyone in the room an hour of guaranteed floor-to-ceiling laughs’.

Jain isn't like other girls. She's worse. But she's finally ready to Lean In (and receive a little forehead kiss from hubby). She-Devil is a show about conspiracy theories, autism and men turning on you. Winner: Neurodiverse Review Actually Autistic Award 2025. 10 of the best shows to catch at this year’s Edinburgh fringe. (Guardian) 'Exceptionally winsome surrealism...dementedly good' (Scotsman) 'Hugely talented' (Skinny). 'The laughs come thick and fast' (Fest) 'Genius writing...a working class laureate' (British Comedy Guide) ★★★★★ Neurodiverse Review ★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ Fest ★★★★ Herald

Join Scottish comedy powerhouse Stu for the Leicester Comedy Festival debut of his critically-acclaimed new show about settling down, growing up and how he’s being controlled by his step-dog. In this sensational hour, the host of smash-hit podcast Some Laugh and star of BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad pokes fun at 30-something relationships, generational divides and why he doesn’t want to die surrounded by loved ones.

Rootikal Expessions Sessions returns to Leeds for the first event of 2024, powered by the wonderful Impressa Soundsystem and joined by some of the hottest rootikal selectas out of the North, at the Hyde Park Book Club. Expect top music from Sista Emma (Impressa), Sis Star Selecta and Being One all in rotation, coming together in unity, alongside Alexis who comes down to share a positive message inna Leeds community. Tickets £3.50 advanced (+bf) and £5 OTD. Cash Preferred.

Presented by Futuresound. This is an 16+ event

A.D. Scruffs is an Americana, Folk & Roots Trio from Bristol, combining unique storytelling with a captivating stage presence bound to enthral any audience they stand before. With songs soaked in that old time feeling, yet ever relevant for these times, the three members bring them to life with instruments like the banjo, double bass, resonator guitar and a rich blending of vocal harmonies layered on top. Catch their next show and youll find yourself entwined in the soundscape as you watch the band in their natural element; lost in the music. Since their debut album dropped in March 2025, and with a sold out show in their harborside hometown to celebrate it, the band have been storming into their second year with support slots for acclaimed acts from Fine Lines, to Emilia Quinn, to True Strays across the UK and beyond. A.D. Scruffs are carving out a loyal and growing fanbase. This April will see the release of their latest single Thirsty Old World with their first UK tour, and with festival dates to follow across the summer, along with so much more music, it's clear these three are on something of a roll. A.D. Scruffs will be joined by Her Orange Coat. Her music has been played on BBC Introducing Leeds and described as a haunting listen that feels like it's straight from the soul, which feels about right. Songs about growing up, figuring things out all the while disappearing into the woods with a ukulele. Shell be opening the night. We reckon youll be glad you got there early.

Chroma is a bi-lingual, alt-rock band from Pontypridd, Wales. Influenced by the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s and The Gossip, Chroma have received radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Kerrang! Radio, Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru.

Callum Kenworthy brings atmospheric alternative folk to the room as part of the UK tour for his new album No Ones Listening. The record moves through themes of modern life, emotional weight, and the quiet search for grounding in a fast-moving world, shaping a set that feels both reflective and immersive. Drawing comparisons to Nick Mulvey and Ben Howard, Kenworthys sound blends warm acoustic textures, subtle rhythmic pulse, and emotionally direct storytelling. Live, these elements unfold into layered arrangements that grow gradually, filling the space with mood, movement, and shared energy. No Ones Listening is built around contrast stillness and release, intimacy and scale, quiet moments and wider cinematic swells. That dynamic runs through the live show, creating an evening rooted in atmosphere and connection, where sound and space are given room to breathe.

Ben Moss' music has its roots firmly embedded in the English folk idiom, drawing inspiration from the rich tradition of storytelling and social commentary found therein. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Ben's live shows see him flitting between guitar and banjo, violin and melodeon, searching for the perfect underpinning to his delicately crafted lyrics, touching on themes of masculinity, our disconnection with nature, and the challenge of maintaining political optimism. April 2026 will see the release of Ben's new EP, "Here We Will Dance", a collection of songs forming a call to action and optimism in an age of apathy and despair. The joint crises of climate and masculinity continue to be a deep wellspring of inspiration for his songwriting, and this record promises more of his characteristic blend of profoundly personal yet relatable reflections on modern life. This is true folk music, speaking to the present moment, with the voice of the people.

Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter is the result of an enduring musical alchemy between singer-songwriter Jesse Sykes and guitarist Phil Wandscher, which began in Seattle, Washington in 2001. Blending folk, blues, orchestral pop and various psychedelic stylings, their sound culminates in what the New York Times has described as 'spellbound music, rapt in fatalism and sorrow. Known for her dusky, otherworldly vocals and lyrics that touch on the metaphysical, she was once described by MAGNET as being less like a performer and more like a sage and whether the sonic setting is one of doomy distortion or fragile finger picking, Sykes remains a truly unique vocalist whose dusky voice is capable of imparting a transcendent, almost spiritual quality to almost any tune it touches. The band has released five critically acclaimed albums; Reckless Burning (2002), Oh, My Girl (2005) and Like, Love, Lust and the Open Halls of the Soul (2007), while their fourth album Marble Son (2011) was released through Thirty Tigers in Nashville, on their own US imprint (Station Grey). Most Recently they have released, Forever, Ive Been Being Born, UNCUT magazine has featured it as Americana Record Of The Month calling it rapturous psyche-folk melancholia. Prior to his work with Jesse Sykes, Phil Wandscher help co-found the influential alt- country band Whiskeytown with Ryan Adams, in which he appears on the groups first three records, co-writing some of the bands most beloved songs, most notably songs on Stranger's Almanac, which many say was also arguably the band's most beloved album. Jesse Sykes also plays in a band with guitarist and Grammy winning songwriter Dave Alvin (a project called the The Third Mind, on Yep Roc Records,) alongside members of Camper Van Beethoven, Counting Crows and Richard Thompson's band.

Bardic Inspiration is a group of bards using improvised music and poetry to relay their thoughts on the world and share love and happiness with folks and fellows alike. Come down for an evening of open lead improvised music where we heavily encourage involvement in any way, shape or form. Bring instruments and jam along to the grooves! Shape the world of the poetry, or dance along to the beats! Supported by the CHRISTIE - CHAN DUO

Carla J. Easton is the indomitable Princess of DIY Pop with a Post-Punk Ethos, fast emerging as one of Scotland's significant voices and prolific writers from Glasgow's rich musical landscape. Carla follows the runaway sell-out and critically acclaimed success of her debut album Homemade Lemonade (as Ette) with lush symphonic arrangements for her second solo offering Impossible Stuff. Produced by Howard Bilerman, who counts Arcade Fire, Leonard Cohen and British Sea Power on his CV, Impossible Stuff sees Carla J. Easton maturing musically with this exceptional Spectoresque offering of ambitious symphonic sounds.

London-based grunge/punk trio who play loud and brash music without foregoing catchy hooks.

Their latest single has gained over 50 thousand streams on Spotify, their gigs around the UK continuously sell out and now they're back in their home of Leeds with a brand new tune and a killer line up. Get ready for a night of high octane and energetic performances with a blend or ska and rave from the local legends, supported by Family Art Club. This will be one to remember.

Bad Owl Presents... BICURIOUS: Hype / Math-Rock from Dublin / Leipzig. https://bicurious.bandcamp.com/album/your-life-is-over-now WOT GORILLA: Math-Rock / Post Hardcore from Halifax. https://wotgorilla.bandcamp.com/album/stay-home PATIENCE: Math-Rock / Pop from Leeds. https://patienceuk.bandcamp.com/track/nothings-ever-as-good-as-it-seems

Flooding is an American rock band from Lawrence, Kansas. They have released 2 full length albums, and 2 EPs.

Matt Anderson Tenor Saxophone Jamil Sheriff Piano Sam Quintana Double-Bass Dave Hamblett - Drums Old friends and frequent musical collaborators from Leeds and London come together for a rare outing exploring jazz songbook standards, tunes by the likes of Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk and their own compositions. Expect a wide-open approach with unexpected twists and turns, all rooted in warm-toned melodicism. Born in the North Yorkshire Moors, the son of a music teacher based in Leeds for a time, Matt Anderson has lived in London since 2015. He released his fourth album, Live at Leeds Jazz Festival, last year with his long-running quartet, with Jazzwise awarding it four stars and writing, a soulful depth to his musicality that underpins the academic attention to detail rooted in the language of swinging post-bop but with a distinctive British accent. As well as working with a host of top musicians in London and Leeds, he has led his own band at venues like Bimhuis, Amsterdam and Jamboree, Barcelona, as well as touring in New Zealand, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. He was awarded the Dankworth Prize for Composition and is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. Jamil Sheriff has recorded and collaborated with many artists and recorded many albums of his own music, each of which have received national and international accolades. He has been described by The Times as an excellent Northern pianist who brings together a range of contemporary and urban approaches, and is also currently the Head of School of Music and Education at Leeds Conservatoire after nine years of running their jazz course. Sam Quintana can be heard underpinning many diverse creative projects which perform frequently around the UK and internationally, appearing with the likes of Jasmine Myra and Emma Rawicz, and he also leads his own group Wandering Monster. This band have released three critically-acclaimed albums through the London-based Ubuntu label. Dave Hamblett records and tours with many artists in a variety of genres, with current projects including The Magic Lantern, Snowpoet and Wanderland, and he has also performed with jazz artists like Julian Arguelles and Kenny Wheeler. His own album Light at Night was released to critical acclaim on the Whirlwind label in 2013.

Tony Christie is a legendary English singer and International hit maker. He has recorded million selling albums and singles, performed in the world’s best-known arenas and major festivals including Glastonbury and has found fame all around the world in a career that spans five decades.

Melanie Baker is a singer, songwriter and musician hailing from the Lake District and now based in Newcastle-upon-tyne. Her direct and honest lyricism captures themes such as queer identity, self-reflection and the anxieties of modern life. Her self-released music has so far received radio support from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and Radio X, as well as supporting the likes of dodie, Tessa Violet, Maisie Peters, Will Varley, Jen Cloher, Jesca Hoop and runnner. Baker's latest EP Burnout Baby is set to be released in April 2024 on Du Blonde's indie record label Daemon TV, followed by her second headline UK tour in April with her newly formed band. She wrote the songs on this EP about the process of struggling with intense burnout: the texts from friends waiting endlessly for a reply, the days lost to endless scrolling, the dying plants that just remind you that you're not succeeding at taking care of anything. Amid real, raw pathos, there's also a sense of lightness to Baker's newly rocky full-band arrangements. These are songs that may never have existed had Baker not found a way to make music that excited her again, and that gives them tangible spark.

Landon Conrath, a Minneapolis-based indie pop artist, combines catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, making waves with his lo-fi, bedroom-produced style.

Midway Still are a top live band taking the stage and delving into their impressive back catalogue, from Dial Square and Life's Too Long, up to their more recent releases.

Amy Matthews (ITVx, Comedy Central) is scratching about in the dirt for new jokes and new ideas; come and help find them with her. This will be brand new stuff! The show is shaping up to be about what it means to support - or not support - someone dealing with alcoholism; queer joy; a stand off with a pigeon; learning to be angry; why Amy’s mum keeps milk in the car; learning about how a processing lag is affecting her life; why modern Shakespeare is so often very shite.

An emerging, independent band led by singer-songwriter Stuart Wolfenden, featuring Darren Duffy, Molly Duffy, and Dave Foz. Presented by Futuresound. This is an 16+ event

Genre fluid is a new night in Leeds focused on promoting up-and-coming artists. Expect an eclectic mix of electronic and shoegaze from our debut event, with a line up including Twinsize, an alt-rock/shoegaze band, The Great Unwashed, an experimental psych-rock band, Izzy Tucker, an electronic folk artist, and Flood Maritime, a shoegaze band! So, if you are in search of some new music to spice up your life, then please, look no further!

Join us for a cosy evening of storytelling through song at Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds. Shannon Pearl is a neo-folk and witch-pop artist from the northeast of England. Named a Sacred Sound Carrier on the Isle of Avalon, her spellbinding music has been described as "Haunting and ethereal" more than once. Taking inspiration from folklore, ancient tradition and nature, and providing a visual spectacle on stage - her music and interwoven story telling will take you deep into the realms of the dark feminine enchantment, leaving you bewitched. Support comes from the enchanting Leeds based contemporary folk duo Wychbury. This venue is accessible. Venue address: 27-29 Headingley Ln., Headingley, Leeds LS6 1BL

Born and raised in Nashville, Alyssa has spent the past decade fine-tuning a sound for her critically acclaimed solo career that leverages her Nashville roots while reaching far beyond. Her sound is every bit as diverse as her own story as evidenced by any number of both esteemed and rising artists who’ve sought her talents in collaboration. A lifelong road warrior who grew up on a tour bus with her country music parents Baillie & The Boys, she recorded a duet with Kenny Rogers at 10 years old and received her college diploma from Sir Paul McCartney at LIPA in Liverpool. Alyssa has performed on many international stages, from legendary venues around the globe (Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Royal Albert Hall) to international arena & stadium shows worldwide (Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, C2C, CMA Fest, Highways, Pilgrimage, SXSW, Summerfest, Sundance Film Festival). Performing with and opening for legendary artists, Rod Stewart, Charles Kelly (Lady A), Ringo Starr, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Katy Perry, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Alison Krauss and Toby Keith. Presented by Live Nation This is an 18+ event

Conscious Pilot was founded by Joe Laycock and Jack Sharp as a successor to theatrical punk group Cheap Teeth, the pair birthed the project from their joint love of immersive, beat-driven soundscapes and an exploration of subtle shifts.

Emerging indie-folk artist Bo Staloch delivers intimate, critically praised songwriting performances.

Charlie Bennett is an indie/bedroom-pop artist from Birmingham.

Uncover Music presents Katacombs Katacombs has roots across continents. With a mother from Spain and a father from Greece, she was born in Miami and has called Austin home for the past decade. When she's not on tour, she divides her time between Texas and London, infusing her sound with multicultural exposure. For the past three and a half years, she's been playing keys for Amigo the Devil, a journey that's deepened her voice as both a player and a storyteller. In 2022, she released her first EP, "You Will Not," and in October 2025, she stepped forward with her debut album, "Fragments of the Underwater" - a collection shaped by the places, people, and phases that have made her who she is.

Truthpaste are a band of five multi-instrumentalists and a trusty computer drum, blending pop, acoustic folk, and electronic music.

Shady Nasty at MOTH Club Presented by Shady Nasty. This is an 18+ event.

Off the back of a total sell-out tour in 2024, Andrew Ryan is back with a brand-new show. Everyone’s favourite Cork in the North returns in good faith and in an honest capacity with what promises to be his biggest and most hilarious show to date.

Metropolis Music Presents KatzPascale Plus Special Guests Presented by Metropolis Music. This is an 18+ event

Before Tom bails out on the modern world entirely to commit to nostalgia full-time, the burner phone using, Discman carrying, 1988-1995 obsessed freak is giving the present tense one last try. Not for him, but for his 2-year-old son who lives there. But how does 2026 compare to the one he grew up in? Tom explores the head f★★k of popular culture in the modern world versus that of his youth in his trademark bittersweet style.

The ‘Life Of A Misfit’ UK Tour brings the story of the AKA Goostavo III EP into close, intimate rooms across the UK. Expect jazz-rooted hip hop, honest lyrics, heartfelt songwriting, and a full live band show. Goostavo will also be supported by a special guest act (TBA). AKA Goostavo III explores self-love and self-loathing, strength, and the acceptance of neurodivergence. The EP moves through three pillars of GOOSTAVO’s lived experience: curiosity acceptance connection. It’s a journey anyone can relate to, learn from, and feel understood by - with or without prior knowledge of neurodiversity. The purpose of the ‘Life Of A Misfit’ Tour isn’t just to promote an EP - it’s to spark conversation around mental health and neurodivergence, while supporting grassroots music in the UK. So many people are carrying a lot; that’s why we need shared rooms, open space, and real connection through music. Each venue has been handpicked for its role in the local grassroots ecosystem and its support of emerging artists. To give back, we’re donating a percentage of tour profits to Music Venue Trust (supporting UK venues) and to a mental health support charity doing important work across England and the UK.

Mom Tudie is a self-taught, South London producer who blends genres into what he calls 'DIY Jazz R&B', creating charming tunes with pulsing percussion and catchy choruses. His music, influenced by jazz, pop, hip-hop, and soul, has garnered attention in the UK music scene. Recent releases in 2025 include the singles "Backseat," "Devil on My Shoulder," and "Bloodshot".

The Virginmarys are an English rock duo from Macclesfield, England. The band formed in 2009 as a trio and self-released a limited series of sold out EPs, before releasing their debut album King of Conflict on DoubleCross/Cooking Vinyl and Wind Up Records in February 2013.

North-East punk-folk outfit Driven Serious has been gigging in the North East and beyond since 2011. Its current lineup combines pairs long-time members frontman and songwriter Rob Jones and bassist and multi-instrumentalist Tim Packer, with newer arrivals Weardale singer and keyboardist Sinéad Livingston, Scots fiddler Joe Cherry, drummer Neil Nattress and cellist Caroline Hoile. The band’s first album, The Importance of Being Serious, was released in 2013, and followed in 2016 with the Ballad of Bones EP, featuring new music as well as live tracks from headlining gigs at the Cluny in Newcastle and the Twisted Lip in Middlesborough.

Fronted by indiepop blonde bombshell Tracy Tracy, The Primitives emerged from the independent scene of the mid-80s that spawned The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, The Wedding Present and Primal Scream. Their sound distilled the shimmering guitar jangle of The Byrds, the buzzsaw style of The Ramones and '60s girl group melodies into two and a half minute pop gems. Regular session guests on John Peel’s radio show, with many an appearance in his Festive Fifty, their career was boosted/hindered when Morrissey named them as one of his favourite bands.

Leeds 4 Palestine compilation tape launch + fundraiser featuring some of Leeds' best and brightest, presented by Maz and Shooting Tzars. The tape features tracks from all over Leeds' DIY scene, all coming together to raise money for Watermelon Sisters - a grassroots organisation operating in Palestine providing people with water, food, shelter, hygiene products and more during the ongoing genocide. The lineup features several of the bands on the tape, alongside DJs all day long and a big fat raffle. Kiosk: Electronic dance-punk synthwave duo. Vehicle: Popheads from Leeds. Mother Said: Double female-fronted dark, angular alternative rock. Cyclist: Outsider-pop / punk-minimalist solo project of Ben Parry. Troutflies: Wonky lofi band of the moment. Presented by Private Reg. This is an 18+ event

London folk/soul singer and songwriter Ella Clayton makes her Leeds debut at Hyde Park Book Club on Friday 1st May, launching her new album "Could It Be You" (released April 2026). It's a cosy and intimate solo show in the venue's smallest room, The Snug, co-promoted by London agents Woodburner Music and local promoter DJ Lubi. Support comes from Leeds indie-folk singer Katie Alice. Born and raised in London, Ella Clayton is a young indie-folk/soul singer and songwriter whose musical influences/reference points are Bonnie Raitt, Michael Kiwanuka, Billie Marten, Laura Marling and Jeff Buckley. She's performed live across London at prestigious venues such as The Windmill, Green Note, The Lower Third, The Waiting Room, Folklore Rooms, as well as UK festivals such as Truck Festival, Black Deer Festival, Ear Worm Festival and Latitude Festival. She released her debut album "Murmurations" in 2022, a deeply personal collection of songs that established her as a rising voice in the UK’s indie-folk scene. The record was followed in 2023 by "Stairwell", a stripped-back acoustic EP recorded in a three-story stairwell, capturing the raw intimacy of her live sound. In April 2026, she releases her new album "Could It Be You?". Producer Lester Duval (Pip Millet, Odd910), and Ella decided to record the backbone of the album live to capture the raw energy and connection between musicians - Ella on vocals, Lester on bass, Fabio De Oliveira on drums and percussion, and Alex Crawford on guitar. George Ezra invited them to his studio Hotel Quebec, and in three days, the album was brought into being. Over the next few months, they expanded the record’s scope by recording strings, a male choir and layers of guitar and hammond organ, in various studios and friend’s home studio set ups across London. An ambitious release that brings together so many of Ella's musical loves (folk, soul, jazz, pop), under one roof. Support is Leeds indie-folk singer Katie Alice. From Brighton originally but conquering Leeds in the last couple of years, she cites influences on her music such as Bess Atwell and Billie Marten, blending her unique approach with indie, folk and pop. As a live solo artist, Katie experiments with looping intricate guitar and vocal layers to create a soundscape perfectly suited to the atmosphere intended by each song. Her debut EP "As We Drift" was released in 2024, followed by the single "Stay Sane" later that year. Katie views music as a vital form of self-expression, offering a window into her world and comfort to those who resonate with her songs. Tonight, she returns to her folk roots with a solo set. Doors 7.30pm. Support 8.00pm. Headline 9.00pm. DJ Lubi Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Good Flying Birds is a jangly, noisy guitar-pop group from the Midwest, USA. The project began in December 2023 with a string of 4-track cassette recordings and stop-motion videos uploaded to YouTube under the name “Talulah God,” accompanied by a chaotic, GIF-filled website. Over the next few months, songs were uploaded regularly, eventually catching the attention of influential punk and DIY label head Martin Meyer. In January 2025, Talulah’s Tape was released on Rotten Apple, compiling home recordings from 2020-2024. It showcased a wide-ranging love for independent guitar music, clever songwriting, and a charmingly scrappy, twee-punk aesthetic. The release found immediate underground acclaim, earning radio play and selling 300 cassettes in under a month. Riding the momentum and building a reputation as a dynamic live act, the group attracted significant label interest, ultimately signing with Carpark and Smoking Room. Together, the labels re-released Talulah’s Tape on vinyl and streaming in October 2025. It has since seen glowing reviews from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Paste, Bandcamp, and landed in numerous "Best of 2025" lists. Their sound nods to lo-fi icons like Guided By Voices, Beat Happening, DLIMC, Talulah Gosh, and The Vaselines, but carries a singular, earnest charm. It’s the sound of wide-eyed optimism in a cracked world-rosy cheeks, a tambourine in hand, and guitars ringing in all directions. Brudenell Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

. Presented by Futuresound. This is an 16+ event

Hailing from just outside Glastonbury and now based in Brighton, Ruby Roberts was always destined for a life in music. Her music expertly blends UK influences from David Bowie, to Kate Bush, to Lily Allen with the ambitious pop sounds of Lana Del Rey and Chappell Roan.

Brooklyn-based songwriter and essayist from North Carolina.

After earning widespread praise for the delicate, piano-led beauty of her 2024 debut Dead Sea, Annie Rew Shaw returns with a bold new direction. Swapping keys for guitar, Austel’s latest material leans into a more intimate, folk-tinged sound... raw, personal, and deeply atmospheric, while still carrying the spacious, cinematic quality that defines her work. With a journey that’s taken her from festival stages like Glastonbury to national radio support from BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing, Austel has quietly built a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling emerging voices.

American singer-songwriter and musician Kelley Stoltz live

. Presented by Futuresound. This is an 14+ event

DHP Presents : Plaiins Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 14+ event (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

SJM Concerts Present Elle Coves Plus Support Presented by SJM. This is an 18+ event.

Ferg is turning 30 and to celebrate is putting on a day of music at his spiritual home of Hyde Park Book Club. lineup includes a mix of new projects and stuff from the last 10+ years as well as piano smashing and general surrealism. Sets from, Leeds Improvisors Orchestra, Ferg's Imaginary All Stars, Chan- Chrisite ,Albert Ayler Memorial Ensemble, Fergus Quill Trio, Nico Widdowson, Sam Eastmond, Young Cat Army etc 3pm til 11 in The Basement and outside. PAYF

Inspired by a cassette of a particularly combative John Cage interview Fergus was inspired to produce his own tribute to the master of chance operations. Featuring wind-up toys, radios, whistles and bells laid out on a table top, This piece combines Fergus's love of Beresford-esque object based free improvisation with the sound world of the aleatoric guru John Cage.

Born in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland, Cammy Barnes has had success with multiple singles charting in the UK Top 20 and #1 entries on the Singer/Songwriter & Country/Alt iTunes Charts. He has supported Brit award winning artist Tom Walker and played several sell out shows including the prestigious King Tuts in Glasgow. Recently Cammy did a stunt to celebrate 26 nights at the prestigious Edinburgh Military Tattoo and was a Semi Finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, getting knocked out by a Japanese guy in his pants - go figure!

Leeds Psych-folk prodigies Fair Maiden take on their first ever headline in the forest of the Snug. Supported by Manchester legendary post rock band The Great Unwashed Leeds' own muskie (Finn Barnden, ex member of previously handsome band turned splitsville, Bank Details) Presented by Private Reg. This is an 18+ event