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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.

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Brudenell Social Club

33 Queens Road, Leeds LS6 1NY

Belgrave Music Hall

1-1a Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds LS2 8JP

O2 Academy Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 3AW

First Direct Arena

Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY

Headrow House

19 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU

Hyde Park Book Club

27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds LS6 1BL

The Wardrobe

6 St Peter's Buildings, Leeds LS9 8AH

Stylus

Portland Way, Leeds LS1 3HE

Project House

New Station Street, Leeds LS1 5DL

The Key Club

Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8BT

Oporto

31 Call Lane, Leeds LS1 7BT

Crash Records

35 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU

Wharf Chambers

23-25 Wharf Street, Leeds LS2 7EQ

Jumbo Records

1-3 Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8NG

The Warehouse Leeds

City Varieties Music Hall

Swan St, Leeds LS1 6LW, United Kingdom

Light Space

Star House, Authorpe Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4JB, United Kingdom

Bramham Park

The Backroom

50a Call Ln, Leeds LS1 6DT, United Kingdom

The Cockpit

Leeds LS26 8QA, UK

Howard Assembly Room

32-34 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU, United Kingdom

Victoria Gardens

Headingley, Leeds, UK

The Warehouse

The Warehouse, 19-21 Somers St, West Yorkshire, Leeds LS1 2RG, United Kingdom

Lending Rooms

Leeds Town Hall

The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD, United Kingdom

Sela Bar

20 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU, United Kingdom

Eiger Studios

Fairfield House, New Craven Gate, Leeds LS11 5NF, United Kingdom

Mill Hill Chapel

City Square, Leeds LS1 5EB, United Kingdom

The Refectory

University House, Lifton Pl, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

Millennium Square Leeds

Harewood House

Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG, United Kingdom

The Vinyl Whistle

12 Otley Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AD, United Kingdom

Games Room

first floor, Unit 19 Central Rd, Central Arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX, United Kingdom

Leeds Grand Theatre

Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU, United Kingdom

Boom Canalside

Elland Road

Elland Rd, Beeston, Leeds LS11 0ES, United Kingdom

The Attic

3 Sheaf St, Leeds LS10 1HD, United Kingdom

City Museum

Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH, United Kingdom

Leeds Irish Centre

York Rd, Leeds LS9 9NT, United Kingdom

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE, United Kingdom

Leeds Beckett Students' Union

Portland Building, Portland Way, Leeds LS1 3HE

Leeds Metropolitan University

Popworld

43 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AW, United Kingdom

Pyramid Theatre

Lifton Pl, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JZ, United Kingdom

Brudenell Community Room

33 Queen's Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1NY, United Kingdom

The Chapel Leeds

Chapel Works, Stocks St, Leeds LS7 2AU, United Kingdom

Millennium Square

Leeds LS2 3AD, UK

Nation of Shopkeepers

26-27 Cookridge St, Leeds LS2 3AG, United Kingdom

Headingley Cricket Ground

Yorkshire Cricket Ground, St Michael's Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BU, United Kingdom

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Static Dress have confirmed a new run of sweatbox-sized ‘Panic Room’ shows

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have confirmed a new run of sweatbox-sized ‘Panic Room’ shows

The 'Panic Room V4' run follows new album 'injury episode'.

10 May 2026 • 9:03 pm

Yard Act have shared ‘Redeemer’ as they tee up third album ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

Yard Act have shared ‘Redeemer’ as they tee up third album ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

The Leeds group reveal their Justin Meldal-Johnsen-produced LP and add UK November shows.

7 May 2026 • 9:00 am

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Static Dress — death to the overground.

Static Dress

death to the overground.

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Everyone Says Hi have shared ‘Just Like That’ about trusting your own voice

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Everyone Says Hi have shared ‘Just Like That’ about trusting your own voice

Nick Hodgson and co tease their second album with a psych-leaning new track.

6 May 2026 • 9:56 am

Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

The Oxfordshire weekender confirms running order across Truck Stage, Market Stage and The Nest.

30 Apr 2026 • 4:53 pm

Static Dress have released ‘...hospice’ alongside a self-directed video

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have released ‘...hospice’ alongside a self-directed video

The third single from their second record ventures into alternative pop territory.

28 Apr 2026 • 3:01 pm

Loathe have announced new album ‘A Stranger to You’ with heavy-hitting single ‘Revenant’

NewsStatic Dress

Loathe have announced new album ‘A Stranger to You’ with heavy-hitting single ‘Revenant’

Their third record features guests including Jordan Rakei and STATIC DRESS.

27 Apr 2026 • 11:09 pm

Koyo have dropped ‘You Hate Me’ ahead of their “no-frills” second album ‘Barely Here’

Koyo have dropped ‘You Hate Me’ ahead of their “no-frills” second album ‘Barely Here’

Their second record was produced by Jon Markson arrives via Pure Noise Records.

22 Apr 2026 • 11:28 am

The Mercury Prize has locked in its 2026 shortlist and ceremony dates

NewsEnglish Teacher

The Mercury Prize has locked in its 2026 shortlist and ceremony dates

The 2026 shortlist announcement and awards show dates have been confirmed.

22 Apr 2026 • 10:41 am

Yard Act are hinting at their third album with more tour dates announced

Yard Act are hinting at their third album with more tour dates announced

Mysterious initials and music video clips accompany a packed global touring schedule.

21 Apr 2026 • 6:35 pm

Bring Me The Horizon and Outbreak Fest have confirmed a second night at Manchester’s B.E.C. Arena

NewsStatic Dress

Bring Me The Horizon and Outbreak Fest have confirmed a second night at Manchester’s B.E.C. Arena

The co-curated lineup includes Static Dress, Rolo Tomassi, Dying Wish and more.

15 Apr 2026 • 11:08 am

Joe Newman steps out from alt-J with solo project JJerome87

Joe Newman steps out from alt-J with solo project JJerome87

'The Canyon' was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Carlos de la Garza.

13 Apr 2026 • 8:23 pm

Bring Me The Horizon will play 'Count Your Blessings' in its entirety at a special Outbreak Fest Manchester show

NewsStatic Dress

Bring Me The Horizon will play 'Count Your Blessings' in its entirety at a special Outbreak Fest Manchester show

A stacked co-curated bill across two stages accompanies the anniversary performance.

13 Apr 2026 • 9:53 am

Static Dress have announced their second album ‘injury episode’ with Underoath collab ‘Nostalgia Kills’

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have announced their second album ‘injury episode’ with Underoath collab ‘Nostalgia Kills’

The record will arrive on in May through Sumerian Records.

2 Apr 2026 • 9:27 am

Yard Act have announced UK headline shows as their new material starts to take shape

Yard Act have announced UK headline shows as their new material starts to take shape

Three November shows follow time in the studio working on new material.

24 Mar 2026 • 11:30 am

Static Dress have lined up a secret London event called ‘A Live Death Display’

NewsStatic Dress

Static Dress have lined up a secret London event called ‘A Live Death Display’

No phones or cameras are permitted at the secret 18+ gathering.

20 Mar 2026 • 10:40 am

Koyo have shared new single 'What I'm Worth' from their “no-frills” new album 'Barely Here'

Koyo have shared new single 'What I'm Worth' from their “no-frills” new album 'Barely Here'

Album release on 8th May 2026 via Pure Noise Records.

11 Mar 2026 • 11:29 am

Somerset House Summer Series has signed up The Cribs, Black Country, New Road and more

Somerset House Summer Series has signed up The Cribs, Black Country, New Road and more

Tickets go on general sale from 10am on 6th March 2026.

25 Feb 2026 • 5:12 pm

The Cribs: Stopping to smell the flowers

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The Cribs: Stopping to smell the flowers

After 20 years of relentless forward motion, The Cribs finally stopped long enough to ask why they were still doing this. The answer? Brotherhood, independence and a refusal to compromise.

9 Jan 2026 • 9:46 am

The Cribs have dropped new single 'Never The Same' ahead of their upcoming album launch

The Cribs have dropped new single 'Never The Same' ahead of their upcoming album launch

The album 'Selling A Vibe' will launch very soon.

6 Jan 2026 • 5:57 pm

Yard Act's Top 5 Moments of 2024

FeaturesYard Act

Yard Act's Top 5 Moments of 2024

Yard Act run through their Top 5 Moments of 2024.

30 Dec 2024 • 5:00 pm

English Teacher: "We were definitely ambitious with the album"

FeaturesEnglish Teacher

English Teacher: "We were definitely ambitious with the album"

English Teacher are living up to their undoubted potential, carving their own path with a remarkable debut album, ‘This Could Be Texas’.

18 Apr 2024 • 12:00 pm

Yard Act: "Humour is a constant part of real life; even in quite dark places"

FeaturesYard Act

Yard Act: "Humour is a constant part of real life; even in quite dark places"

When Yard Act found themselves locked in a battle for a Number 1 album at the start of 2022, it felt like an impossible dream. As they talk to Jake Hawkes ahead of its follow up this March, this time, they’re searching for Utopia.

1 Mar 2024 • 9:36 am

Koyo are a band on the cusp of going supernova

Koyo are a band on the cusp of going supernova

Not just a band on the rise – Koyo are a force to be reckoned with.

25 Sept 2023 • 2:00 pm

Hype List 2021: Yard Act: "We felt we needed to be true to what this band was about"

Hype List 2021: Yard Act: "We felt we needed to be true to what this band was about"

Gloriously addictive and brilliantly bonkers in equal measure.

17 Dec 2020 • 10:00 am

Win a signed vinyl and t-shirt from Leeds newcomers, KOYO

Win a signed vinyl and t-shirt from Leeds newcomers, KOYO

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17 Apr 2018 • 8:40 am

Pulled Apart By Horses: "It's a super important moment for Leeds and The Cribs"

NewsPulled Apart By Horses

Pulled Apart By Horses: "It's a super important moment for Leeds and The Cribs"

PABH are getting giddy about the most exciting gig of the summer.

22 Jul 2016 • 10:00 am

The Cribs: coming home

The Cribs: coming home

The Cribs are throwing the gig of the summer in their (almost) very own Leeds.

22 Jul 2016 • 7:00 am

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EADES — 'Forgive My Mind'

EADES

'Forgive My Mind'