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A northern powerhouse for guitar music with a fiercely independent live circuit. From the legendary Brudenell Social Club to arena shows at First Direct Arena, Leeds sustains everything from DIY punk to stadium rock.

The city of The Beatles, with a musical legacy matched by a current scene of guitar bands and electronic producers.

One of the world's great music capitals — from grime and jungle to indie, classical and everything in between.

The entertainment capital with scenes spanning indie, hip-hop, punk, electronic and Latin music.