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£5

Mats provided but feel free to bring your own :)

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Her Ensemble, directed by Ellie Consta, will present their show ‘Forgotten in History’. Merging aspects from classical and pop scenes, the free-form group will perform music written by women spanning the past 2000 years.

Her Ensemble’s programme is a response to the discovery that in 2019, just 3.6% of the classical music pieces performed worldwide were written by women. It's just not true that “there haven’t been that many women composers” - the ensemble will present an eclectic mix of music spanning from Hildegard von Bingen (c1098-1179, abbess, writer, composer, and philosopher) to the brand new folk-inspired Clan from Joanna Borrett.

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STATIC LIVES comprises of Lori - (Weekend Recovery)
 Rob (SPIT) and Andy (Mollyanna.)

With support from previous projects from the likes of Nels Hylton and Gemma Bradley (Radio One), Steve Lamacq and Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music), John Kennedy (Radio X) Charlie Ashcroft, Shell Zenner and Frankie Francis (Amazing Radio) Static Lives is set to pick up where this left off!

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Back again by popular demand after a sell out show in January.

Do you ever feel like an outsider? Hannah is keen to fit in. In fact, she's tried very hard. She's decided now to say goodbye to life as she knows it, and to live instead as a sheep.
A funny, playful, and tender show with original songs, clowning and possibly a rave. This is a show for anyone who has ever struggled with social things.

You might recognise performer and writer Ruth Berkoff, she has lived in Leeds for most of her life. She's a Gaulier graduate, a former panto dame and an ex-Samaritan. Quite a mix. 

Bryony Kimmings says of her work: Ruth is magnetic and talented.

“Warm hearted and empathic. Hugely entertaining” - British Theatre Guide

Audience feedback: 

"It reduced me to tears and made me laugh and smile so much my cheeks hurt."

"Brilliant! Go see it! Emotional rollercoaster."

"A really powerful experience around the search for human connection"

"I saw it three times and loved everyone - it opened us up to one another."

Age guide 16+

Trailer

https://youtube.com/shorts/Q1HT6BER3r8?si=U7BiMqy6d3BiMo6g

Audience Feedback

https://youtube.com/shorts/x-2M4hB4E_k?si=jkU83QyIrRqQiNn2

During this 2 hour workshop, you will create a pair of polymer clay earrings, you will have templates available and many designs and colours to choose from! Workshop lead by Lizzie will take you through the process step-by-step.

The earring will then be taken away for finishing and returned to Hyde Park Book Club, ready for you to pick up, complete with sterling silver/gold plated hoops or studs.

£29 per person

All materials included

To book your place

DM @hellopeachykeen on Instagram

Or email: hellopeachykeen@gmail.com

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Join us in an event For Palestine, with live music and film screenings, where all proceeds will be donated to grassroot causes in aid of Palestine.

The first half will be a programme of short films by Palestinian women on the theme of displacement, including works by Julia Bacha, Rebekah Wingert-Jabi, and Dima Hamdan. In the second half, Roxanna Albayati and Ed Cooper will merge their musical practices in an emergent creation, compromising of guitar, voice, cello, ghaychak, and electronics.

'A Brief History of Modern Palestine' (by Giorgio Stern) will be circulated at the event free of charge. The short publication is a concise but detailed history of Palestine's occupation by Israel over the last century (translated by Giorgio Cortolillo, edited by Ed Cooper).

All proceeds will be split equally between these four causes:

• Help Randa's family in Rafah

• Help Me Create a Future for My Family in Gaza

• Ahmad's Fundraising for Family in Rafah

• Urgent Support for Medical Professionals in Gaza

SCHEDULE

7pm — Doors

7:30–8:30pm — Displaced: Film screenings

9:00pm — Musiqaa: Live music

Event artwork by Arghavan Majd and Roxanna Albayati.

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Join us for the Leeds Heat of the prestigious Roundhouse Poetry Slam competition. Bringing together emerging spoken word artists from across the UK to compete for a cash prize and the coveted title of Slam Champion 2024.

The Roundhouse has a trailblazing five-year partnership with international law firm Taylor Wessing. A well-known supporter of the arts, and with the Roundhouse specifically over the past few years, Taylor Wessing is the principal partner, including their dedicated support of the Poetry Slam.

Some of the best young poets in the North will compete against each other for a coveted slot at the Roundhouse Poetry Slam Grand Final. The judges for the evening are three highly acclaimed poets and performers: Vanessa Kisuule, Maria Ferguson, and Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan.

This will be an evening of spellbinding poetry in one of the North's best-loved alternative venues. Your host for the evening is acclaimed poet Matt Abbott. The event is in partnership between Roundhouse and LIVEwire Poetry (fka Nymphs & Thugs).

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THE NORTH

https://youtu.be/Qm9P8Ovuc8s

A refreshingly, thrilling and hard hitting 3 Piece Indie Rock band with a sprinkle of punk, from Leeds. ‘The North’ represents what goes on in the brains of our youth today with contemporary lyrics and melodic fast past beats. ‘The North’ wants to make the crowd move like nothing in the world matters apart from rattling yourself about and being soaked in their songs! “We believe in being sound” is their slogan.

ESZTER VIDA

https://youtu.be/h2T8mwDrAl8

An indie rock quintet made up of pals who met each other at the University of Leeds. Inspired by the likes of Wolf Alice, The Cranberries and PJ Harvey, the band is known for their versatile sound, penning songs that range from themes of heartbreak, loss and teen angst in the debut EP ’Turning Sour’. Although new to the Leeds scene, the latest song Kingdom was released in October 2023 with radio play on BBC Introducing, anticipating a lot of greatness ahead.

THE LIABILITIES

They make music they hope reaches different audiences with their songs who’s inspirations stem from punk, indie, and grunge music.

They’re versatile musically and enjoy stepping out of boundaries of genres to try and create something new.

LA SORDA

Currently building up to the release of their debut single ‘If My Nose Bleeds’.

They describe their sound as being a blend of late 90’s/ early noughties indie and Midwest emo. 

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Living together, nestled in the sun-drenched hills on the outskirts of Bristol, Cousin Kula have created their own otherworldly musical universe of serene pop, with vastly distinct, but complementary elements: “the possibilities of jazz, the emphatic energy of club culture, and the sonic tapestries of psychedelia” CLASH remark.

On new album ‘Vitamin D’ (Spring 2024, Rhythm Section Intl.), the Cousin Kula sound is unmistakable, instantly recognisable - just somehow renewed. If their debut album ‘Double Dinners’ was the soundtrack to your heartbreak, then this is the sound of falling back in love again. This feeling is encapsulated in the warm horns, care-free groove and potent potential of the band’s exclamation, “Summers coming!”

With this sophomore effort, Cousin Kula have expanded their vocabulary but also learnt when to just sit back in the groove. A quintet of virtuosic musicians - Cousin Kula appear to have nothing left to prove - flexing when necessary, but more often than not, stripping it right back and revelling in the pocket. Funk & disco has permeated their psychedelic indie-soul sound and it’s all the better for it.

In 2020 the release of a lo-fi, mostly live, cassette grabbed the attention of beloved tastemaker and DJ Bradley Zero. The band put together their first full length Double Dinners, released on Rhythm Section Intl. in 2021. “The band balance an outsider approach with more hooks than you can shake a stick at” the label boss & DJ explains “the result being a gently beguiling sound that effortlessly draws you in, revealing more character with each listen.” The album received similar praise from CRACK, The Guardian, Gilles Peterson to name a few, and saw Cousin Kula tour with Mildlife around the UK.

Masters of their craft, but also of restraint, this prodigal band is known to fans for their live show. Having performed in various bands since they were in their early teens, not being able to hit the stage during lockdown took its toll on these musicians. Ever resourceful, however, Cousin Kula began a series of their own home-made live sessions, which lead in turn to a Boiler Room Session and further a request from XL signees BADBADNOTGOOD to record a live adaptation of their new single.

Now, Cousin Kula flutter into the collective consciousness with a timeless slice of psychedelic disco on their new material. The latest band to emerge out of the buoyant Bristol music scene, they have stripped back all excess baggage for their most accomplished recordings to date. This album is for the lovers, but also for the dancers. It’s a rare case of perfect thematic and musical synergy.  It will pick you up and leave you with a good feeling.

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Make your Sunday special, have fun, be creative and let yourself drawn to the Macrame world with GailArtCraft.

At this workshop you will learn step by step all the basic knots of Macrame by creating your own plant hanger.

A therapeutic time that you won't regret and you'll leave with your own handmade plant hanger and skills to do more creative art in the future.

all material are included in the price

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Scratch & Tickle is back for another jam packed night of live theatre, poetry and comedy and it's being 1 FULL YEAR! 

A night of new writing is back showcasing some new writing from young writers and performers from the Northern Region! 

Come and join us for one night at The Hyde Park Book Club on the 5th of May 2024!

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whitelabel Present "Speak"

Join us as we unveil our debut single "Speak", recorded in an award-winning studio by the outstanding Matt Wells. Speak is a dark and experimental tune which explores the depths of family, and faith, pushing the band to their instrumental limits. Be prepared for genre-fluid alternative post-rock, with a full bill of unforgettable Leeds bands.

Free Party

A dynamic genre-blending alt-rock band based in Leeds, UK, taking influence from vibrant New York acts like Geese and the Strokes. Pairing this sound with heavy grunge undertones, similar to bands like Alice in Chains, has given way to a myriad of opportunities including notable performances at the Wardrobe and Belgrave Music Hall as well as the chance to work with famed Strokes producer Gordon Raphael (Is This It, Room On Fire).

‘Jesus and the Mary chain if they were fronted by Thom Yorke’ - ASBO Magazine

The Turncoats

Refreshingly inspired vintage brit-rock from West Yorkshire, riding the blissful charge. The Turncoats join the lineup in a display of stunning vocals and massive instrumentals.

Staff

Kicking off the show, Staff are a 4-piece Indie-Rock band from Leeds, with influences spanning from as early as the 1960s, with the likes of The Beatles, ranging to artists in the 2020s like The Night Cafe and Fontaines D.C. Staff have recently released their debut single “Annie”, a homage to that one person in your life, the person you need when it all seems a bit too heavy…

‘’Their music is an accumulation of some of the world's most revered artists, such as Sam Fender, The Night Café, Stereophonics, and Oasis. At first, I was sceptical. With their modest and skittish demeanour, but as soon as they began to play, they managed to attract the whole audience.’’ - Yorkshire Times

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Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Liam Withnail takes his hit show Chronic Boom on his first UK tour. Join the gifted comic storyteller with over 10 million TikTok and Instagram views as he battles chronic illness and hilariously reckons with his new reality during a hospital stay. 

This enlightening stand-up show about how we adapt when life throws a curveball takes audiences on a rollercoaster of laughter and packs an emotional punch. 

Winner: Amused Moose Award for Outstanding Show 2019 and Scottish Comedy Award. Finalist of both Scottish and English Comedian of the Year. 

“The crowd can’t get enough” 

★★★★★ The Independent

“Pitch-perfect, with not a single comedic beat failing to land” 

★★★★★ The Wee Review

★★★★ The Times

★★★★ Chortle

★★★★ The Skinny

Running time: 100 mins including an interval

Age rating: 16+

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A selection is Athena’s talented artists and songwriters- with a band. A triple billing of Lola Simms, Lizzie Walmsey and Aunty Freeda.

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At Eiger Music Studios

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In this workshop, you will design and make (not complete) a piece of silver or brass jewellery through intuitive process and working with the idea of touch.

We will use a series of prompts to explore connection, perception, intimacy, and our inner/outer worlds through the action of bodily touch. Explore alone, with a friend/partner, or with a stranger.

We will also work with drawing techniques: recording the lines we trace on bodies with fingertips, exploring how our hands can move together and draw together, and explore symbols of connection and intimacy.

These drawings will act as a base for you jewellery design.

You will then select a drawing or part of your drawing that you would like to make in metal. I will guide you through the process of turning this shape into a piece of jewellery: whether this is a pair of earrings, a ring or necklace.

You will shape and hammer your choice of recycled sterling silver or recycled brass wire into this design, using jewellery making tools. This is a simple process and suitable for beginners. Please note, due to the constraints of the venue, we cannot use blowtorches or any soldering equipment on site. As such, your piece will be finished and polished by me after the workshop and posted out around one week after the event.

All materials are included. The shipping cost covers the postage of your final piece of jewellery after the workshop. Please select your intended items to make from the ticket options.

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Future Sounds presents Cosmonaut at Hyde Park Book Club on 12th May 2024.

Cosmorat is the brainchild of Taylor Pollock and Olly Liu. Taylor grew up in a small town inPennsylvania. She started her music career gigging at bars and playing in various garagesand basements around her hometown. As most kids from rural farm areas, Taylor’sexperiences growing up were peppered with exploring decaying buildings, haunting emptymalls, hanging out at gas stations, and getting into trouble out of boredom. Dealing with themundanity and trauma that comes with late stage capitalism, Taylor explores what it meansto be evil, and if people considertheir opinions and actions or if it is more grey.

Taylor met Olly in college where they shared a love of Alabama Shakes and blues music.They began writing together and have been in and out of several bands before focusing onmaking their own project. They studied recording engineering to explore their love of texturesand sounds. They not only try to conjure up emotional responses with densely packed lyrics,but they also try to make soundscapes with guitars and vocals to create sonic scenery. Aftertheir move to to London, Taylor and Olly added Lorenzo Burgio to the line up, forbreakbeats, samples, and bombastic drums.

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The Brackish are a 4-piece experimental band from Bristol, UK. First formed in 2012, the band have released five albums and are finalising their sixth.

Constantly evolving, the band draws inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, art, films, places and people.

The Brackish sound is characterised by its use of dynamics, long-form composition and improvisation. Face melting heavyness gives way to gentle, spacious soundscapes within a single composition. Kraut-like grooves, polyrhythms, violent melodic statements and psychedelic, freeform improvisation are present in equal measure. Always expressed with a strong emphasis on melody and narrative, aiming to take the listener on journeys of much needed escapism.

With support from FIR. Scandinavian jazz and ECM inspired variety blurring traditions and genres through traditions.

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4 years after the Worldwide Award nominated record The Unmaster, Dizraeli announces the release of his new album JOY MACHINE with a 15-date UK tour.

Recorded almost entirely in a single day at the legendary Total Refreshment Centre in
London, JOY MACHINE brings together some of the most exciting musicians in London’s new jazz explosion. With vocals from Dizraeli (Worldwide Music Awards Best Album nominee), drums from Ben Brown (Alfa Mist, Mulatu Astatke), bass from UK jazz scene favourite Daisy George, synths from Joseph Costi (Yusef Cat Stevens, Bahla) and saxophone from free jazzer Ronan Perrett.

Ranging from the uplifting summer anthem Greek Summer to the fierce political commentary of Bored of What, JOY MACHINE is a record for our times, bursting with urgency, intensity and life, and one that cements Dizraeli’s position as a boundary-destroying wordsmith and
musician.

Having spent 2023 deep in creative mode, Diz is on tour with the band around the UK across April and May 2024. Expect explosive energy, moments of tenderness and virtuoso
musicianship.        

“Incredible... make sure you catch him live”
Gilles Peterson

“Immense vision... a fascinating artist.”
Earmilk

“It’s an exciting time for Dizraeli...
tune in now”
Clash

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British indie rock band Alex Lowe (Hurricane#1) is coming to Hyde Park Book Club to play an intimate acoustic set in the Snug with guitarist Ricky Papa.

Hurricane#1 was originally led by Andy Bell, alongside lead vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe, bassist Will Pepper, and drummer Gareth Farmer. 

The band reformed in 2015 led by Alex Lowe, joined by Brazilian brothers Carlo and Lucas Mariani on guitar and bass, and Chris Campbell on drums. Jon Roberts (guitar) and Stuart Fletcher (bass) joined Lowe and Campbell for the band's 2019 album.

It’s been a long time since Alex hit the Road due to 3 times a week of dialysis sessions for the last 2 years, but now with a successful kidney transplant under his belt, Alex is ready to hit the road and do what he was meant to do. The release of Hurricane#1’s latest album, ‘Backstage Waiting To Go On’ in 2023, showed the band at the top of their game once more. 

They have released 4 singles since September last year and their new album ‘Can’t Get There From Here’ will be released at the end of May.

Previous albums include; Hurricane #1 (1997), and Only The Strongest Will Survive (1999) The band's greatest hit Step Into My World’ which also made it onto a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle ad screened around the world.

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Síomónn Wan's inauguration ceremony with his bandmates and special guest artists, the wildest intergalactic party where he goes MAD WITH POWER!

LEEDS! Our lead singer is on the brink of a mind-bending transformation, merging with his 13th sub-personality - an Irish pop star running for intergalactic presidency. Joined by his trusted bandmates and special guest artists, this will an inauguration bash you definitely won‘t forget.

We need YOU and your wild energy to help navigate this poor universe towards unification. Your presence isn't just welcome, it's desired! So come down to the wildest intergalactic party on this side of YORKSHIRE! And watch Síomónn Wan go MAD WITH POWER!

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Future Sounds presents Teenage Dads at Hyde Park Book Club on May 27th 2024.

Refusing to stay within the bounds of Australian indie, Melbourne based four-piece Teenage Dads,create melodies and rhythms that collide at the intersection of disparate worlds: early 2000s NYCindie, ‘80s New Waveand Synth Pop. These all blend withthe explosiveness of more contemporaryinfluences like Two Door Cinema Club and Phoenixto create a sound and style that is finding themfans across Australia, North America, England and Europe.

Tracks includingHey Diego!,Speed Racerand the live show-stopping,Teddy, have all gained radiosupport in Australia via Triple J, with BBC Radio 1 jumping onboard to support,Speed racer. Theirmost recent single,I Like Itfeatures oninternationalplaylists including, New Music Friday, NewMusic Daily, Indie Brandneu, Indie Arrivals, Heaps Indie and many more.

In 2023 a schedule of over 80 shows including across England, Europe, North America, and Canadahave taken the band to an international audience. At home in Australia,their music andsell-outperformanceshelped them earn a coveted ARIA Award for2023 Breakthrough Artist, Rolling Stonemagazine further endorsed the band naming them as Guaranteed To Go Global 2024.

Teenage Dads live performances have an epic reputation withfansclamouringto experience thehectic energywhichJordan Finlay (vocals/multi-instrumentalist), Vincent Kinna (drums), AngusChristie (bass) and Connor McLaughlin (guitar)emit on stage.New music is continually in the worksand Teenage Dads arelooking toward the future with the aimof giving their fans more of what they want.Latest singleWeaponzis due out in February 2024 on Chugg Music.

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A born storyteller, through his records and his writing Scott Lavene has long been populating ahallucinogenic world of his own creation with ne’er do wells, ragamuffins and eccentrics. Withhis exceptional third album Disneyland In Dagenham set for release this May via Nothing Fancy,Lavene heads out on the road again, having just done a circuit of the UK in support of The HoldSteady’s Craig Finn.

Age Restriction: 14+ w./ adult, or 16+ without

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Baddest. Cowboy. Texas. These are just a few words to describe the Baddest Cowboy in Texas. Join Bangtail as he roots ‘n toots from the mightiest mountains to the sauciest saloons. But what happens when a Badder Cowboy-er Texas-er (AKA his nemesis) rides into town and steals his title?

BANGTAIL is an epic tale of a man in search of his manhood. So saddle up for an hour of unbridled cowboy clown chaos as our hero journeys from the Wild West to the American office.

BANGTAIL show racked up two award nominations at the Leicester Comedy Festival and sold-out at Pinch of Vaults. Most recently, it has come off a sold-out US tour with stops in New York City, Minneapolis, and Chicago. BANGTAIL will go on to play at Peckham and Brighton Fringe Festivals and the Museum of Comedy before heading to the Pleasance for Ed Fringe. 

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Local power houses "V-Neck" and "Paid by Cash" co-headline one of Leeds' top venues - Hyde Park Book Club. With support from "Will McPherson" and "The Leodensians".

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Spring in to Summer and join Sasha Laverne for a creative and fun-filled event at Hyde Park Book Club.

Get ready to unleash your artistic side and dive into the world of resin jewellery making!

During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the exciting techniques of working with resin to create unique and vibrant pieces of jewellery. Our experienced resin jewellery Sasha Laverne will guide you through the entire process, from mixing and pouring the resin to adding colors and embellishments.

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore their creativity and make stunning accessories.

You'll leave with your very own custom-made resin jewellery pieces, ready to show off that very same day!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a new skill and meet like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Grab your friends and make it a fun day out!

Fancy making your alphabet keyring as well for an extra £3? Find the ticket option when checking out.

Four people minimum are needed to run the workshop, if we do not reach the minimum amount to run the workshop we will let you know a week before and offer you a full refund or a space on any future workshops.

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Elliot Steel: Work in Progress
Marked as 'One to Watch' by the Independent, Elliot Steel (co-host of hit podcast Btec Philosophers) is a rising talent on the UK's comedy circuit. Receiving critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show ‘Love and Hate Speech’ in 2023, you won't want to miss this brand-new work in progress show. As seen on Comedy Central's Roast Battle and Live from the Comedy Store, and as heard on BBC Radio 1's Comedy Lounge and BBC Radio 4. Best Debut Show Nominee at Leicester Comedy Festival 2015. 
‘This is a show to be proud of. It’s pacy, funny and full of ideas.  Steel’s observations are genuinely original and he works them into very clever material.’ ★★★★ (Beyond The Joke)
‘Steel expertly weaves together a story’ ★★★★ (Chortle) 

Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll (Work In Progress)
Underneath Fatiha’s colourful hijab is a mind full of cutting observations and engaging witticism of the life and times of a British Muslim woman. Winner of the Best Debut Show at 2023’s Leicester Comedy Festival, Fatiha smashes the Muslim stereotypes and challenges people to think about what they think they know about Muslims; Muslim women especially. She tackles some tough subjects like Islamophobia and dating by sharing her own experiences which are funny, thought provoking and honest! As seen on The Jonathan Ross Show, Outsiders and The Russell Howard Hour.

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Catherine Bohart's back and ready to talk about her feelings (again)…

Join one of the UK and Ireland’s most-exciting comics for a hilariously twisted second coming-of-age saga as she reckons with death-obsessed parents, queer reproduction and how adulthood, frankly, isn’t living up to her expectations.

Host of hit podcast Trusty Hogs. As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, Immaculate (Amazon Prime special), Mock the Week and The News Quiz.

Praise for Again, With Feelings:

‘Firecracker hour… her best yet’ ★★★★★ The Guardian

‘A very endearing hour of entertainment' ★★★★★ Reviews Hub

'Naturally funny… utterly consumable' ★★★★ The Times

‘A stand-up in such command of her material… a real delight’ ★★★★ Chortle
‘There's never a dull moment’ ★★★★ The Arts Desk

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Nay Harrison with supports Eve Thomas & Freyja Evelyn

Come join us for an unforgettable night of music at Hyde Park Book Club! Nay Harrison will be headlining the event, with incredible performances from Eve Thomas and Freyja Evelyn as supporting acts. Get ready for a night filled with amazing talent and good vibes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see these talented artists live! Grab your friends and make sure to mark your calendars for this must-attend event.

(14:00 - 18:00: record shop | 18:00 - close: Mr Thing & residents)

Tickets: free entry

Join us at Hyde Park Book Club in June for an all-day-long event of record shop crate diggin' and live-set mixing with Mr Thing!

'Dig Deep' is an event concept hosted by record label and mobile shop, Black Beacon Sound. The event welcomes some of the most sought after and upfront promoters, DJs, musicians, and producers, as well as friends and family of the label, along with favourite out-and-out music aficionados, and presents them with stacks of boss records from the BBS mobile record shop.

A guest act is then invited to take on the 'Dig Deep' mix series, challenged with completing a one-off live set under the conditions of: one hour to dig...one hour to prepare...and one hour to record a mix; playing in front of a live audience in the evening.

Earlier on in the day the BBS mobile record shop crates are open to the public (families and children also welcome until 19:00), where vinyl heads can dig themselves, and find label favourites, rarities, and second hand gems. Check out footage of a previous event with DJ Woody & DJ Dougie P in Liverpool here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyQ1076IPJO/
https://www.instagram.com/bbsdigdeep
https://www.mixcloud.com/BBSDigDeep

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Join us for a night of electric spoken word poetry, as the powerhouse that is Salena Godden reads from her brand-new collection! Salena is a globally-renowned superstar on the poetry scene and will be performing in Leeds for the first time in over 2 years. She'll be supported on the night by some of the region's finest emerging talent, in an event to transform your preconceptions around poetry forever.

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Sharan Hunjan is a poet and teacher from London. She is part of the literary collective 4 BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE, whose first collaborative book was published by FEM Press, and has had work published in the poetry anthology Slam! You’re Gonna Wanna Hear This (Pan MacMillan 2020). She published her pamphlet, ‘Hatch’, as part of the 4 BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE publication with Rough Trade Books in 2020. With 4 BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE she has performed at Stoke Newington Literary Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, British Library and Tate and appeared in British Vogue. Open Mouths is her debut full-length collection.

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The yearly showcase from the Leeds Arts University creative writing course. Writers from all levels of the course will share work across poetry, prose and script. This is an exciting chance to hear from a new generation of writers based in Leeds.

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Join Christopher R. Moore (Canterbury Christchurch International Poetry Prize 2019, Leeds Poetry Festival Award 2023) for this generative workshop that will help you find and develop your own poetic voice.

Through a series of practical and collaborative exercises, we will explore the fundamentals of metaphor and structure, and find the unlikely connections that bring poetry twitching to life. Bring an open heart.

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Join us for an electrifying evening of spoken word and intimate conversations at our special poetry open mic night "The Hot Seat."

At this unique event, you are invited to not only dazzle us with your verses but also drop into the hot seat to answer burning questions about the things that ignite your creativity and passion. From personal musings to social commentary, expect an array of topics that will inspire, provoke, and move you.

Whether you're a seasoned poet or a newcomer to the spoken word scene, our open mic night welcomes all voices and perspectives. Feel the pulse of the spoken word community as you connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and creators in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Sign up to perform or simply come to soak in the poetic vibes. Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and ultimately uplifted by the power of words and the courage of those who share them.

Sign up link: https://www.leedspoetryfestival.com/sign-up 

Tickets will be PAYF: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poet-in-the-hot-seat-tickets-881905251347?aff=oddtdtcreator

PAYF Just Turn Up

Join Zineophilia, Leeds’ Zineophilia Social Club for a drop in workshop on cut up poetry and found writing.

From 8:30pm until late we will be hosting a pay as you feel workshop on how to make zines and fill them with repurposed words to create strange and surreal arrangements of poetry. Having its roots in Dadaism of the 1920s and being popularised by the work of William Burroughs, cut up writing is a way to overcome writers block, change your perspective in your writing, or just create something new and unique.

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Tolka, the Dublin-based literary journal, presents an event on new forms of non-fiction. Clare Fisher, Angelica Krikler and Kimberly Campanello interrogate how bodies shift, change, and deceive selves and others – for Kimberly, in relation to degenerative illness, for Angelica in relation to formative sexual experiences, and for Clare's in relation to queerness. They will read from and reflect on recent essays published in Tolka. Joining them in conversation, Tolka editor Liam Harrison will discuss the ‘formally promiscuous’ non-fiction the journal publishes, the spaces that literary magazines can open up for writers, and similarities and differences between the Irish and UK literary scenes.

FREE Just Turn Up

Queer Book Club Leeds invites you to a special edition of one of our meet-ups. We'll be partaking in some light literary games and activities - queer book themed, of course. Recommended for those who want to connect with folks over a love of LGBTQ+ literature. Usually, Queer Book Club Leeds is a long-running group who meet once a month to talk about a book of our choice, and we're happy to partner with Leeds Lit Fest to do something a little different! All are welcome.

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In Welcome to the club, Manchester legend DJ Paulette shares the highs, lows and lessons of a thirty-year music career.

Part personal account, part call to arms, Welcome to the club exposes the exclusivity of the music industry, highlighting the misogyny, racism and classism she’s faced, while seeking to do justice to the often-invisible women who keep the beat going.

The book features a foreword by author, broadcaster and DJ, Annie Mac.

DJ Paulette will be in conversation with fellow Mancunian writer, broadcaster and DJ, Dave Haslam.

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 Bilal Zafar, nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe and winner of New Act of the Year 2016, is back with a brand-new show about how his usually stress-free house share took a turn and his housemate tried to get him arrested five times. He has appeared on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Radio 4 and built up his own online audience on Twitch as he plays an unhinged football manager in an ongoing improvised series.

'A natural storyteller with a very likeable stage presence' ***** (Shortcom.co.uk)

'Endearing, relaxed and naturally funny… hilarious' **** (EdFestMag.com)

Age guidance 14+

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Join Sulaiman Addonia for a discussion around his extraordinary forthcoming novel, The Seers (Prototype Publishing). This urgent, empowering book follows the first weeks of a homeless Eritrean refugee in London, and grapples with how agency is given to the sexual lives of refugees, presenting gender-fluid, trans and androgynous African immigrants, and insisting that the erotic and intimate side of life is as much a part of someone’s story as ‘land and nations’ are.

Witten in one gripping, continuous paragraph, The Seers moves between the present day and the past to explore intergenerational histories, colonial trauma, and the realities of the UK asylum system and its impact on young refugees.

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The Northern Fiction Alliance presents an exciting lineup of publishers and authors at the Leeds Lit Fest's Hyde Park Book Club event. Explore the diverse offerings from independent presses like Fly on the Wall Press, Comma Press, Peepal Tree Press, Dead Ink and many more, while savouring readings by acclaimed writers Dylan Byford, Elliot J Harper, SJ Bradley, Christine Roseeta Walker, and Matt Hill. Delve into thrilling narratives, science fiction worlds, and poetic gems, celebrating the vibrant literary landscape of the North. 

Publisher tables - drop in from 11am - 3pm

Author performances - 3-4pm

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Hear gen-Z's perspective on football as we celebrate the launch of Football. Feminism. Fans. – a new zine exploring racism and feminism in the much-loved game.  Join us for an evening of spoken word performances, featuring writer and spoken word artist Simone Yasmin and guests. You’ll also have the chance to perform in our open mic slot. Get your hands on a free copy of Football. Feminism. Fans., which was co-created with young people from Elliot Hudson College, Simone Yasmin, several Leeds artists and the British Library. Customise your copy of the zine, with a selection of stamps co-designed by the college students and community artist and illustrator Megan Dobbyn. In anticipation of a new site in the heart of Leeds, The British Library are working with local people and partners to open up their collections. Keep an eye out for more events and exhibitions with the Library in and around Leeds.

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In an abandoned railway arch in the deep dark woods of West Yorkshire, two strangers set out to count bats. Esteemed biology professor Alison wants to track the endangered Daubenton's bat, while Tim, a young offender, wishes his probation worker had got him a work placement at Batley Shoezone instead. As they head into the cold, dripping arches, they find more than just a roosting site for Britain's smallest flying mammal. Is there an unexpected guest in the arches?

This reading of a new gothic-horror-comedy audio drama is not for the faint of heart... come along, if you dare!

Note: no bats will be harmed in the making of this play.

Author: SJ Bradley

Casting: tbc

Age range: Suitable for 12+ with some parental caution advised

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Alexandra Haddow: Work in Progress

The news has been on fire for so long now we're probably out of petrol. Should we all just embrace societal collapse and enter our Last Days of Rome era? This is a show about sex, politics, ageing, nihilism and maybe hope. In a world where we're always told to pick a side, is there a third option?

Tour support for Frankie Boyle and Eshaan Akbar. As seen and heard on Channel4 and BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Best New Show nominee (Leicester Comedy Festival, 2023)

'Haddow is going places' (London Evening Standard).

'One of the most exciting new acts on the circuit' (Frankie Boyle).

'A whole lot of laughs' (Skinny). 

Tom Lawrinson: Work in Progress

 Everything is awful, but that’s ok, argues Tom in his ridiculously entertaining new show about family and growing up in a Spanish subterranean cave.

‘Truly Unique’ – Rolling Stone

Effortlessly engaging  - Chortle

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Christ Coysh
TikTok star and Wakefield's Rear of the Year 2024 (application pending) is bringing his songs to the stage. In this Work in Progress show, Christy will be trying out new material as well as singing some of his most well-known songs from the old interweb. 

Adam Flood : Back of the Spoon (WIP)
The Stoke-on-Trent urchin has cooked up a new comedy hour of fast-paced, daft existential dread with the odd song and sound effect to keep you from checking your watch.

A work in-progress show. 

The Times - Top 3 Rising Stars of the Fringe

British Comedy Guide Top Picks of The Fringe ★★★★ - Pick of the Fringe 

★★★★ – Broadway World

As Seen on ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show.

 Winner of Bath Festival New Comedian, 2022.

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Garrett Millerick
A phenomenal stand-up comic, Garrett’s breakout television performance was on the hit US late-night talk show Conan (TBS). His live show Sunflower became one of the best reviewed and most talked about shows of 2018, both at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and subsequently at London’s Soho Theatre. The show saw packed houses for both runs and regularly added shows to cope with demand. The show was Time Out London’s No.1 Comedy Pick for February 2019, and saw Garrett receive a nomination for ‘Breakthrough Act’ at the 2019 Chortle Awards. Garrett has since followed up the show with Smile and Just Trying to Help. The Times called Smile one of the stand out shows of the year and The British Comedy Guide named it one of the best reviewed shows of the year. All three shows transferred to London before touring the UK and have been recorded by 800 Pound Gorilla Records to stream and purchase internationally.

Jonny Pelham
Jonny Pelham is one of the most exciting stand-up comedians on the circuit. Over the last few years he has appeared on Live from the BBC (BBC3), Mock The Week (BBC2), Russell Howard’s stand-up Central (Comedy Central) and Live at the Apollo (BBC2). Jonny is also an in-demand comedy writer and actor having appeared in the Viceland series, Bobby & Harriet Getting Married, as well as his own short film released as part the Sky Comedy Shorts season, Late Bloomer (Sky Arts). Jonny is currently developing a number of projects, both scripted and unscripted, for TV, and has written and starred in his own Channel 4 Comedy Blap, Brad Boyz (E4). Jonny’s critically acclaimed Edinburgh show, Off Limits, saw him winning the Beyond The Fringe Herald Angel Award. It received ample praise, critical acclaim and five star reviews, The Herald describing it as an ‘intensely moving and consistently funny set’, while EdFestMag calls it ‘a truly remarkable show’.

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Josh Jones: Work in Progress
Brand new hour from BBC New Comedy Award finalist and Edinburgh’s Best Newcomer Award nominee 2022; one of the most refreshing and original comedic voices to emerge from the North-West in recent years. Fast becoming a TV regular Josh has recently made breakthrough appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats (E4), Reality News (E4), Undeniable (Comedy Central), Fast Food Face Off (BBC Three), CelebAbility (ITV2) and Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club (ITV).
‘Each year Josh’s star rises, he is a naturally funny performer’ ★★★★.5 (RGM)
‘Confident and assured comedy hour from a hugely likeable and talented man ...rays of sunshine like him are sorely needed in a dark and depressing world’ ★★★★ (London Theatre 1) 

Abi Clarke: Work in Progress
Stand-up comedian, social-media star and ultimate try-hard Abi Clarke works on new jokes, developing her highly anticipated debut show. As seen on BBC, ITV2, Comedy Central, Sky, Channel 4 and Dave online.

One of the "top 11 comedy stars of the internet" (The Independent).    

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We are off to lovely Leeds in June 2024 to host an exclusive Single Malt Whisky Tasting Experience at the wonderful Hyde Park Book Club!

We host whisky tastings throughout the UK and further afield and when you join one of our events you are sure to enjoy an authentic experience, we don't just know about whisky, we've worked at the coal face of whisky production, having managed iconic whisky distilleries on the Hebridean Isle of Islay.

During this very special tasting, you will taste 6 awesome single malt whiskies from around Scotland. You'll hear about the history of whisky production and of the future of this ever expanding drinks category. You'll hear how single malt whisky makes the incredible journey from field to table and of the slight differences in production techniques at each distillery which in turn make your favourite dram so distinctive.

Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or whether you would like to learn a little more about whisky, this is the perfect tasting experience for you!

Tickets for this event would make a great Father's Day gift for the whisky lover in your life!

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Amy Gledhill: Make me look fit on the poster (WIP)
Amy Gledhill – Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double-act The Delightful Sausage – returns with a brand-new show about self-confidence, romance and bin bags. As seen on: Would I Lie To You? (BBC), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (Sky), Alma’s Not Normal (BBC), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel Four). ‘Remember Gledhill’s name, because it’s about to be everywhere’ ★★★★★ (Independent). ‘One of the funniest people making comedy right now’ (Metro). ‘Jaw-droppingly good’ ★★★★ (Times). ★★★★ (Guardian).

Chris Cantrill: Easily Swayed (WIP)

A reluctant adventurer and an unlikely fellowship converge in this epic tale of an overdue reunion gone awry. Join Chris ('An inspired hour'  ★★★★★ (EdFestMag.com) as he wrestles with the consequences of exile, middle-aged friendships, and the best way to admit you wear a cape sometimes. As seen on Alma's Not Normal (BBC 2) and Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (Channel 4). Twice-nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Best Show) as half of double act The Delightful Sausage. Co-creator of BBC Radio 4 series Icklewick FM. 'One of the best voices on the circuit'  ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk).

Hyde Park Comedy Club presents Chris Cantrill & Amy Gledhill: Work in Progress, in association with United Agents. At Hyde Park Book Club on Saturday 29, June.

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John Meagher: Work in Progress

After a sell out run at Dublin Fringe, host of Radio 4’s The Divil’s Own John Meagher is debuting his show Big Year.

Rachel Fairburn: Work in Progress

Rachel Fairburn is back with seven deadly characters. We’d say Rachel can't wait to see you there, but she's not technically in the show (the devil might be…)

Co-host of International smash-hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled(Dave), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky). 'Very much the rock’n’roll star of British comedy' (Rolling Stone). 'Huge presence in a pint-sized frame' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable' **** (Skinny).        

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The horrifying debut show from the award-winning poof prince of puppets.
Lachy is a poof, and apparently a virgin. Brew is a small, squishy witch, and she has decided to sacrifice him. To help with his self-esteem.
Together, they’ll bring your worst nightmares to life in a ceremony of paranormal tricks and treats. But when the ritual releases a sinister entity with a lust for destruction, the virginal Lachy may never be the same…

"The funniest new ventriloquist on the block" (★★★★ Telegraph) rising star, Lachlan Werner presents his Edinburgh Fringe total sell-out horror hit. A surprising, rebellious and ridiculous hour of frights, where demonic voices come from every corner. Watch out, anyone could get puppeteered by evil…

Directed by Laurie Luxe.

"Hilarious. Extraordinary. A healthy dose of the unhinged" ★★★★ (Guardian)

"Unimaginable hellish power" ★★★★ (Chortle)

"A must see... Steps it up a gear and enters a new level of comedy and theatre" ★★★★★ Reviews Hub

"Joyously meta-theatrical, the definitive queer puppet show" ★★★★★  LostInTheatreland

"Giddily funny, devilishly clever... One hell of a debut" ★★★★ Telegraph

WITH SUPPORT FROM JOE KENT WALTERS / FRANKIE MONROE

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Following on from the release of their debut record 'Natural Habitat', released via Clue Records in July 2023, Treeboy & Arc have been hiding away writing the follow up record. 2024 has already seen the band sell out shows in France and now they return with a special show in their hometown of Leeds. The 5-piece will be headlining Hyde Park Book Club on Thursday 4th July to help raise funds for their 2nd album, due to be recorded in July 2024 at The Nave Studios in Leeds with Matt Peel. 

"Treeboy & Arc continue to prove themselves to be a leading light out of the north." - So Young Magazine

"Arguably one of the most fully-formed and impactful debuts this year." - Louder Than War

"Treeboy & Arc bury their rivals under a mass of caustic sound and prove that the North will always be the natural habitat of post-punk." - Far Out Magazine

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During the 2010’s Kelley played live as a sideman with Rodriguez and Echo & the Bunnymen, as the 2020’s
dawned he was invited to support Pavement on their big reunion tour. He’s also been heard playing drums live
with Robyn Hitchcock as well as adding sitar to Hitchcock's last two albums. In 2022, Stoltz was championed
with a live appearance on Marc Riley’s BBC6 show. As producer, he has recorded the new album by Brigid
Dawson formerly of the Ohsees.
Between these outside musical projects, pushing past 50 years old and becoming a father for the first time, he
has been steadily writing and recording new songs of his own. The result is “La Fleur”, his 18th album, a dazzling
collection of 12 tracks chosen from the last two years of songwriting. It will be released in May by Agitated in
Europe/UK and Dandy Boy Records in the USA.
“La Fleur” again finds Stoltz plays nearly all the instruments on the album, though a new friendship with pop guru
Jason Falkner has led to Falkners appearance on 2 songs. There’s the requisite 60’s meets 80’s pop rock
confections that Stoltz favors with a new focus on out front vocals and perhaps a bit shinier production.
Pandemic era blues, politics and fatherhood are lyrical touchstones throughout.
“Reni’s Car” is the jangle rock lead single based on an actual event of Kelley riding around Manchester in the
Stone Roses drummers car. “About Time” marries Twin Peaks synths, to Fleetwood Mac and Avalon era Roxy
Music in a cautionary tale to Stoltz's young daughter. “Human Events” puts revolutionary prose to a Moody
Blues strum that floats off into Osees territory ... and do I hear a nod to Gershwin in there?

In my ears, Stoltz rarely does any wrong, and these comparisons are only just that little fruit to get you curious-
he is still one of a kind. An under the radar hero to a few, and still after all these great songs, deserving of more.

Climb on the bandwagon - as ever it’s quite pleasing here.
- GEORGE CLOUD San Francisco, CA 2024

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ED NIGHT: The Plunge

The spectre returns to the feast for a fresh new hour of wailing and moaning. Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomers. As seen and heard on Comedy Central, BBCR1 and BBCR4.

"As far as comedy goes, he's pretty much cracked it" - The Scotsman

"So bleakly funny... you felt winded" - The Guardian


PADDY YOUNG: If I Told You I’d Have To Kiss You 

A second show has hit Paddy Young. The 2024 Chortle Award Best Newcomer winner and 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee returns. BBC New Comedy Awards finalist.

“Young is surely on the road to stardom.” Rolling Stone

"One of British comedy’s most intriguing new voices" The Independent  

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Lindsey Santoro: Work In Progress

Come and join Lindsey Santoro as she recounts tales of idiocy for your amusement in her own daft and bawdy way.
Winner of NextUps‘Biggest Prize in Comedy’, and nominated for Best Newcomer at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
As seen on Comedy Central Live & Channel 4; 2022 Tour support for Joe Lycett and Russell Kane.

‘An hour of brilliantly impish, saucy storytelling and salt of the earth comedy’ ★★★★★ (Theatre Weekly)
‘Surely only a matter of time before she becomes a television fixture’ ★★★★ (The Scotsman)


Susie McCabe: Merchant of Menace (Work in Progress)

Susie McCabe (Best Scottish Headliner and Best Solo Show in the 2019 Scottish Comedy Awards, and fastest-selling Glasgow Comedy Festival act for three years running) returns 
with a hilarious work-in-progress show. Revel in McCabe’s raconteur style and razor-sharp punchlines in this hilarious show as she recounts the absurdities of her life; she’s a shambles and never far from disaster. Playing to ever-increasing sold-out shows, and as seen on Have I Got News For You and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Susie is fast becoming one of the hottest tickets in the UK. 

‘A magnetic storyteller and a gifted joke writer at the top of her game’ ★★★★★ (The Wee Review)
‘Susie McCabe is one of our top comedy voices’ ★★★★ (The National)

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Dane Buckley: Work in Progress

The world’s only Irish, Indian, gay comedian… (probably) delivers cheeky, camp comedy mischief. Dane has supported Tom Allen & Rosie Jones on tour & was featured as one of Skiddle.com’s best up-and-coming stand-up comedians in 2023.

Marjolein Robertson: Work in Progress

After a sold-out 2023 Fringe, multiple 5 star reviews, nominated for Best Show at the (ISH) Edinburgh Fringe Awards and Best ADHD Show from the Neurodiverse Review Awards, being a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards and 2nd Place in the Funny Women Stage Awar- blah blah blah. You should come see this show. It's funny. And also pretty horrific. But that's the best kind of funny. Unless you get offended by body stuff. Then please. Wow. Maybe not the show for you. Also. Why do you even have a body then?    

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Steve Bugeja
Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit’s most exciting comedians, writers and performers. Steve co-created and co-wrote the ITV2 sitcom Buffering with Iain Stirling. A second series of the fresh new comedy showcasing Iain and Steve’s brilliantly funny and razor-sharp millennial voices will air in January 2023. Steve previously hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Zoe Ball on Saturday (ITV1).        

Rob Auton
Rob Auton released his book I Strongly Believe in Incredible Things with Harper Collins in Autumn of 2021 to critical acclaim. He has written seven five star rated Edinburgh fringe shows, The Yellow Show, The Sky Show, The Face Show, The Water Show, The Sleep Show, The Hair Show, The Talk Show (the second best reviewed show at the Edinburgh Festival 2018) and The Time Show, which was one of the best reviewed shows at the Edinburgh Festival 2019. He then took The Time Show on a UK tour, which continues this autumn He has performed his unique brand of comedy on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One) and on Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). The latter set went viral on Facebook with 4.7m views and couniting.       

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Squirrel Flower is the witch rock project of Chicago (by way of Boston + Iowa) based musician Ella Williams.

Before her new album Tomorrow’s Fire, Squirrel Flower might’ve been labeled something like “indie folk,” but this is a rock record, made to be played loud. As if to signal this shift, the album opens with the soaring “i don’t use a trash can,” a re-imagining of the first ever Squirrel Flower song. Williams returns to her past to demonstrate her growth as an artist and to nod to those early shows, when her voice, looped and minimalistic, had the power to silence a room. Lead singles “Full Time Job” and “When a Plant is Dying,” narrate the universal desperation that comes with living as an artist and pushing up against a world where that’s a challenging thing to be. The frustration in Williams’ lyrics is echoed by the music’s uninhibited, ferocious production. “There must be more to life/ Than being on time,” she sings on the latter’s towering chorus. Lyrics like that one are fated to become anthemic, and Tomorrow’s Fire overflows with them. “Doing my best is a full time job/ But it doesn’t pay the rent” Williams sings on “Full Time Job” over careening feedback, her steady delivery imposing order over a song that is, at its heart, about a loss of control.

Closing track “Finally Rain” speaks to the ambiguity of being a young person staring down climate catastrophe. The last verse is an homage to Williams’ relationship with her loved ones — ‘We won’t grow up.’ A stark realization, but also a manifesto. To be resolutely committed to a life of not ‘growing up,’ not losing our wonder while we’re still here.

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Kyrah Gray: Work in Progress

Kyrah Gray, fresh from performing in the Pleasance Reserve at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, serves up exciting new material. A finalist in 2Northdown's New Comedy of the Year Competition 2022, Kyrah recently performed as part of Comedy Central Live's digital series and O2 as part of Mo Gilligan's Black British Takeover. Described by Chortle as 'one to watch' and having 'a compelling stage presence: easygoing yet with a natural vibrancy that buoys the room' - you won't want to miss her. 

Jack Skipper: Work in Progress

Join comedian and social media sensation Jack Skipper as he delivers exciting new material in preparation for his first show. As well as gaining a large following from his online sketches, Jack placed runner up in both So you think you’re funny new act competition and Komedia new act award. 

‘Delivery that commands the room and a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines’ Chortle

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OMEGA Live & RADAR Festival by Arrangement with Wild Thing Music Group Presents: 

Future Static
More TBA

Monday, July 29th 2024

Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds

19:00

14+ (U18s ACC)

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DISCUS MUSIC PRESENTS

A joint UK tour by two cutting edge psych / progressive bands.

THIS CELESTIAL ENGINE

Roy Powell: Keyboards, Loops / Dave Sturt: Bass, Ebow Bass, Weird Shit / Ted Parsons: Drums, Percussion OSLO, NORWAY

This Celestial Engine are an exciting new project that fuses the talents of three remarkable musicians from diverse musical backgrounds- drummer Ted Parsons (Swans, Prong, Godflesh, Killing Joke, Jesu), bassist Dave Sturt (Gong, Steve Hillage Band, Bill Nelson), and keyboardist Roy Powell (InterStatic, Anthony Braxton, Mumpbeak with Bill Laswell). Their album delivers a unique blend of experimental ambient avant-jazz rock
improvisation.

Hailing from various corners of the globe, these seasoned musicians united in the vibrant city of Oslo, Norway, where they formed This Celestial Engine. The resulting collaboration has given birth to a sound that is nothing short of otherworldly, transcending the boundaries of conventional music genres.

https://discusmusic.bandcamp.com/album/this-celestial-engine-166cd-2024

DAS RAD

Nick Robinson - guitars, keys / Martin Archer - woodwind, keys / Jon Short - bass guitar / Steve Dinsdale - drums,
keys / Peter Rophone - voices, guitar. SHEFFIELD ENGLAND

Das Rad - where krautrock grooves, extended arrangements, free improvisation and electronic abstraction all meet in the creative centre of the sound. Commentator Sid Smith (Prog Magazine) says: "Is it jazz? Is it rock? Is it folk? Is it prog? Is it electronica? The answer is all of the above and probably a lot more besides. Not that Das Rad care and neither should you. Energetic, incisive and infused with an inquisitive, passionate spirit, Das Rad create music that goes where it needs to. Do what you can to join them on that journey.

Described in a recent review – “a pure heavenly euphoria, to put simply, astounding. Progressive music in the
truest sense of the term, transcending the oft-clichéd sobriquet ‘prog’. They walk in the footsteps of the Rock/jazz/fusion gods of the 70s but make their imprints deeper, more unshapely and longer-lasting. Ears be blown here, folks. Godlike.” 

https://dasrad.uk/

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Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. 

Now he’s bringing his brand new stand up show to the stage. It won’t just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He’s bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix… loads. 

Between #makingmemories with his kids, George has also appeared on The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live, written a best selling book (Don’t Panic! All the stuff the expectant dad needs to know) and has supported Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Russell Kane and Josh Widdicombe on their national tours.

So, activate the parents’ whatsapp groups, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them, and join George for a brilliant night out.

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Andrew Wasylyk’s cinematic compositions have been nominated for the Scottish Album of the Year Award and been awarded BBC Radio 6 Music’s Gideon Coe’s Album of the Year. He has collaborated with former National Poet for Scotland, Liz Lochhead, and written soundtracks for Radio 4. Tommy Perman’s work as a musician and DJ has taken him across the world, with numerous record releases under his own name and with experimental group/arts collective FOUND, alongside visual works at the Sydney Opera House and National Museum of Scotland.

The pair have orbited each others worlds for a number of years through audio-visual collaborations spanning record releases, films and sound installations. With their first collaborative album as a duo expected later in the year on Clay Pipe Music, the spirit of the project channels through on new single, ’Communal Imagination’. Wasylyk’s trademark searching piano chords float above Perman’s distinct juddering rhythms, conjuring a Balaeric abstraction of Basil Kirchin. Elsewhere, saxophones and choral vocals climb above fluttering Juno synths in a unifying chorus.

A intimate, transcendental audio visual performance by two artists at the height of their creativity.

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Following his Biggest Award in Comedy nominated debut and subsequent hit tour,
multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri arrives in X (please
insert name of town/city) with his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy.
Get your mind out of the gutter - Not that sort of daddy!
He’s merely become a father.
“The supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) Michael has long juggled comedy &
Medicine but now he’s thrown parenting into the mix too. Surely, something must give?!
Join this ”‘hugely entertaining” (Chortle) comedian as he navigates the real-life obstacle
course of childrearing, parenting under the ‘junior doctor gaze’ and ultimately the true
sacrifices required of a daddy.
As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4s Stand Up to
Cancer.

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Harriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me
Ridiculous things always happen to Harriet, but this year it’s out of control. She’s got to
rebuild her whole life but she cannot work out which way the building blocks go.
The multi award-winning Harriet Kemsley is back with a new show about break-ups, sloths
and trying to think positively while everything descends into absolute chaos.
As seen on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Hypothetical and Roast
Battle.
‘Extraordinarily talented’ ★★★★ Scotsman
‘Packs in high calibre jokes’★★★★ Guardian
‘A masterful hour’★★★★ Skinny
‘Effervescent’ ★★★★ EdFest Mag

Presented by Plosive Live in association with United Agents

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Future Sound presents Gaffa Tape Sandy at Hyde Park Book Club.

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Anna Erhard returns with her brand new single "Botanical Garden" and announces an extensive tour through Europe and the UK starting from May until November 2024. 

"I read this google review from a guy who complained about the bad parking situation in the middle of the Atlantic. I think that’s how I started writing the song and eventually this person who is incredibly judgmental and won’t be pleased by anything, not even by the flowers in the Botanical Garden, came to life. 

I can’t wait to play the song live again on the upcoming tour and share more songs very soon.”

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A new hour of stand-up by the wee guy with the glasses from Glasgow. Featuring routines and jokes on such topics as Edinburgh Zoo, going for a walk, and the collapse of the British state. As seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Comedy Central Live and BBC New 

Comedy Awards, and heard on the Enjoy An Album, Some Laugh and Here Come The Guillotine podcasts. Tour support for Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe.

 'A master of observational comedy' **** (BroadwayWorld.com)

‘CMB's on killer form with both self-assurance and self-deprecation...Hit after hit after hit.’ **** (FEST)

‘Major worldwide household name potential’ **** (Entertainment Now)

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Beside Trawbreaga Bay, in Co. Donegal, on the north coast of Ireland, in an old schoolhouse, with a suitcase full of hired recording gear, Oisin Leech strums gently on an acoustic guitar and watches the tide pull the water away from this ancient inlet. The thickness of Oisin’s voice soothes the old world room as the sound waves bounce around in the land where his ancestors still live and still wander.  

 

This is a scene from the makings of Oisin Leech’s first solo album Cold Sea. After a musical history that led Leech from the street punk bands of yesteryear through an ongoing seven-album stint with folk duo The Lost Brothers, he found himself for the first time working on songs to sing alone. 


The thought of performing songs with no accompanying harmony and minimal arrangement led Leech to soul-search for new expressions and ways of playing. Throughout the great pause of the pandemic, after his family had gone to bed, Leech sat by the fireplace experimenting with open tunings. The poems of Seamus Heaney and Leech’s own history as a studied playwright inspired the words. In his mind, the songs became imagined vignette films playing behind closed, guitar eyes. After writing nearly 40 new songs in this fashion Leech wrote “October Sun” which would become the foundation for Cold Sea.

 

“All of a sudden I had a collection of songs that told a complete story. Looking back I see I had created a new world.” 

 

Seeking a producer for the record, Leech made a list of several people he’d like to work with. The first was guitarist and songwriter Steve Gunn, who happily accepted after hearing a demo of 'October Sun'. Leech was sitting on a dream of making the record in Donegal Ireland, a county significant to Leech because it is the place from where his ancestors come from. Pitching this idea to Gunn sparked the first of several serendipities circling the Cold Sea sessions - Gunn had always wanted to visit Donegal to connect with his own familial roots in the region.

 

Oisin and Steve have just met up and begun their odyssey through the Irish countryside to the coastal school house they intend to convert into a recording studio for a five-day session. On the first night of the journey, they make a stop off in Downings, Ireland where Steve’s grandmother had lived before emigrating to America. They pay a visit to the Olde Glen Bar where Steve’s great-grandparents met. They soon jump in on a traditional pub jam, sharing songs and drinks into the night. Some of Steve’s distant cousins happen to be at the bar that evening. The synchronicity of the journey continues further as someone recommends Oisin and Steve visit a local music historian of sorts named Billy Robinson. Billy has worked with artists like Clannad and John Lee Hooker in the past and happily lends the two total strangers some vintage recording gear, including a ’70s U87 microphone that winds up contributing greatly to the sound of the record.

 

One of the first things the listener may notice about the Cold Sea album is its tremendous warmth. Each song was recorded effortlessly in just a few takes and adorned gently with synthesizers and guitar from Gunn. Several songs feature contributions on the upright bass by current Bob Dylan band stalwart Tony Garnier. M. Ward plays guitar on “October Sun” and there are strings by stellar Irish fiddler Roisín McGrory and bouzouki by Irish folk legend Dónal Lunny throughout. It is a friendship record but even at its most collaborative, Cold Sea remains centered around the humble acoustic guitar and woollen blanket vocals of Leech.

 

“Music is a feeling for me. If music makes you feel a certain way, that’s what matters”. Oisin exclaimed to no one, on a pier-side, watching the sun change on the open water.

 

Leech read Bruce Chatwin’s Songlines while dreaming up the songs on Cold Sea. The book tells of the Aboriginal Outback tradition of songs as maps; they had the belief that the land was ‘sung’ into existence. The album acts in this fashion to express the landscape and atmosphere of where it was made. Intellectually the songs are about many things, including the healing power of the ocean, but in essence they come from deep within their songwriter. “Every time I sing each of these songs a very very clear film starts in my head”, says Oisin. The album's opener “October Sun” plays like a colourful landscape painting rich with sadness just beyond understanding. 

 

The song “Colour of the Rain”, with its odd guitar tuning and carefully scored bass part from Garnier, poetically traces chapters of Leech’s life that unfold in a flash of the northern lights, often visible from Donegal. Leech spent months finding the words to express these feelings. 

 

The song “Trawbreaga Bay” originally had 20 verses before Leech trimmed it down to an easy 3. On the album's instrumental explorations, one can easily smell the air of the northern coast -particularly the song “Maritime Radio” which embodies the region while finding poetry in a radio shipping forecast. With this firm sense of setting, Cold Sea carries a somber and comforting tone that rolls over the listener in healing waves.

 

Both Oisin and Steve do not hesitate to use the word 'magic' when describing both what happened in Donegal and the music that resulted. There is no other way to put it.

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After touring the world over in support of his last album ‘Dawn Sounds’ Kim Churchill is back with a brand new album and a beautiful big tour across Europe and the UK. 2023 was quite the year for Kim as he bought himself an old Mercedes camper van and hit the road playing headline shows and festivals all over the continent. From collaborating with the UK blog Mahogany Sessions at Zermatt Unplugged Festival in Switzerland, to playing live on BBC Radio London, Kim sold out shows in Germany, Spain, the UK and the Netherlands.

Now, fresh from spring dates opening for the brilliant German folk singers, Amistat, Kim will be bringing his high a beautiful energy filled performances to venues all across the continent - bringing with him a fresh crop of songs and a brand new up beat stage show!