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Leeds Conservatoire’s jazz department shortlisted for Parliamentary Jazz Award

Leeds Conservatoire's Jazz department has been shortlisted for the 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Education Award, alongside graduate Olivia Cuttill and long-time collaborator Nikki Iles, both up for individual honours.

September 15, 2026Leeds

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Leeds Festival has published its First Timers Guide. We’ve read every word

From arena opening times to which campsite suits your personality, Leeds Festival's official first-timers guide is now live — here's the important stuff, get stuck in.

August 24, 2026Leeds

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Leeds Festival traffic restrictions to be enforced around Bramham Park from 26 to 31 August

West Yorkshire Police is reminding motorists of speed restrictions, clearways and camera enforcement around the festival site, urging drivers to follow event signage rather than sat nav.

August 24, 2026Leeds

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TESTBED reveals major relaunch with new stage, sound and space this September

Leeds venue TESTBED is reopening this September with a doubled floor space, a custom sound system, and new backing from AMAAD, the promoters behind Junction 2 Festival and Ironworks.

August 18, 2026Leeds

Sound and Music’s week-long In the Making residential programme,

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Fifty young musicians take over Huddersfield for In The Making residency

Fifty young music creators aged 14 to 18 spent a week at the University of Huddersfield for In The Making, the UK's only year-long artist development programme for young musicians, culminating in a showcase of original work.

August 12, 2026Huddersfield

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Last chance to catch Live at the Courtyard, Bradford’s new music weekender

Music fans have just days left to grab tickets for Live at the Courtyard, Darley Street Market's first outdoor music festival, running Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August in Bradford city centre.

August 11, 2026Bradford

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Middlesbrough Mela marks 36th year with BBC Asian Network return

Albert Park hosts one of the UK's longest-running multicultural festivals this month, with a Michael Jackson tribute act, bhangra star Sona Walia and a free weekend of food, music and family entertainment.

August 7, 2026Middlesbrough

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Darley Street Market launches weekly Live Lunch sessions for August

Darley Street Market is bringing live music to Friday lunchtimes throughout August, with a new weekly session called Live Lunch. Live Lunch takes place on Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28…

August 5, 2026Bradford

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Musinc’s music sessions reach record numbers in Middlesbrough

Hundreds more people are being given the chance to express their creativity and discover the power of music across Middlesbrough. Musinc brings people of all ages and abilities together through community…

August 1, 2026Middlesbrough