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Arts
Leeds black history activist calls for more black heroes to be portrayed on stage and screen
By Ella Bicknell The arts “need to go further” to tell the true history of African influence on British life, according to black history historian… Read More »Leeds black history activist calls for more black heroes to be portrayed on stage and screen
The Music Industry: One year on from the start of the COVID pandemic
There’s no doubt that over the past year the COVID-19 pandemic has caused issues in thousands of industries globally. Whether it be the hospitality sector… Read More »The Music Industry: One year on from the start of the COVID pandemic
Death to disco: Leeds music scene “hung out to dry” during COVID-19, say events managers
By Ellie Rainsley Club venues in Leeds impacted by a third national lockdown are appealing to both the government and the public for support, with… Read More »Death to disco: Leeds music scene “hung out to dry” during COVID-19, say events managers
Bradford Council backs local music network
A local music network in Bradford has been set up with the aim of supporting musicians, producers and promoters and help to develop them in… Read More »Bradford Council backs local music network
“It’s not the end of cinemas, but I’m very worried about them surviving this”: Helen O’Hara of Empire Magazine on the fate of the movie industry during Covid
by Riccardo Trono “It’s not going to be the end of the cinema”, film journalist Helen O’Hara of Empire Magazine predicted today, “but approximately 20… Read More »“It’s not the end of cinemas, but I’m very worried about them surviving this”: Helen O’Hara of Empire Magazine on the fate of the movie industry during Covid
Live music in Leeds: An industry still in crisis?
Two weeks ago, Leeds, along with many other cities in the UK, received its cut of the first tranche of Cultural Recovery Fund. Has it… Read More »Live music in Leeds: An industry still in crisis?
Award winning filmmaker talks the importance of thinking local
Yorkshire-based filmmaker Kate Graham has been speaking about opportunities in film for people in the area after her short Scrum was selected for the BAFTA qualifying Leeds International Film Festival. … Read More »Award winning filmmaker talks the importance of thinking local
Far Headingley homes set to create ‘living’ advent calendar this December
Far Headingley is set to light up this December as it hosts its first ever living advent calendar.
Will they fund the light at the end of the tunnel? Horsforth stage lighting company refused access to grant
by Riccardo Trono A Horsforth stage lighting company has described the government’s arts funding package as “a safety net full of holes” after its application… Read More »Will they fund the light at the end of the tunnel? Horsforth stage lighting company refused access to grant