Photoset: Richard Ashcroft Lights Up Leeds
On Thursday 2 April 2026, British indie legend Richard Ashcroft lit up Leeds Arena. We got some shots of him in action.
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Missed Squeeze in Leeds? They’re back next year!
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career.
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Live Review: It Must Be Nostalgia – Madness and Squeeze come to Leeds
Squeeze have had a busy year – they played a great set in the summer at Halifax’s Piece Hall and tonight return to Yorkshire, opening for Madness in Leeds.
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Bradford welcomes Gorillaz for the first time ahead of arena tour
Global phenomenon Gorillaz will visit Bradford for the first time when Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s BRIT and Grammy-winning British band play two very special warm-up shows at Bradford Live – the magnificent, newly restored art deco building in the heart of the UK’s City of Culture – on 13 and 14 March 2026.
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Live Review: Wolf Alice put on a show with substance at the First Direct Arena
When I tried to describe Wolf Alice to someone who hadn’t heard of them, I struggled. So that doesn’t bode well for this review.
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Live Review: JLS and Example party like its 2009
It’s been fifteen years since JLS released their self-titled debut album and they’re still filling arenas.
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James to release new album next week and will come to Leeds in April
James have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November via UMR and available to pre-order.
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Live Review: Tom Grennan with Rianne Downey & Tom Walker at Leeds First Direct Arena
Tom Grennan returned to Leeds, proving once again why he’s become one of Britain’s most compelling live performers.
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Wolf Alice announce 2025 headline tour
Seminal British band Wolf Alice have shared details of a huge headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album The Clearing, due out on 29 August, including a Leeds date.
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