An exclusive album listening party is taking place in Leeds to celebrate the release of the remix edition of Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’.
Charlotte Aitchinson, better known by her popstar pseudonym Charli XCX, has seen massive acclaim following the release of her album ‘Brat’ which soundtracked everybody’s summer.
Now, the songstress and producer is releasing another musical accompaniment in the Brat realm, a remix album titled Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat.
Charli XCX has announced exclusive album listening parties across the globe, and the only party taking place on UK soil will be right here in Leeds.
Featuring household names and music industry pals, Charli XCX has made sure everyone is catered to with this release drawing upon some famous faces to add their spin to her much-loved singles and hidden gems.
Ariana Grande is just one of many artists lending their singing prowess on this remix album with every single track having a collaborator on it.
If you’ve watched any Reels or Tiktok videos lately you will definitely recognise Charli XCX’s club-electronic pop style has been dominating airwaves and summer trends.
Whether it’s Addison Rae screaming on the remix of ‘Von Dutch’ or the sultry ‘Guess featuring Billie Eilish’, the British pop star has been at the forefront of 2024’s biggest pop culture moments. It was a Brat Summer after all.
At her North America ‘Sweat Tour’ in Orlando on 6 October, Charli XCX announced the collaborators not via social media like usual pop rollouts, but instead through a printed t-shirt she threw into the crowd.
Other notable names that are enlisted to extend ‘Brat Summer’ include Tinashe, Lorde and current ‘Sweat Tour’ co-captain Troye Sivan.
Now she’s hoping to continue the Brat brand and make 2024 the ‘Brat Year’ as she embarks on her ‘Brat Arena Tour 2024’ which sees her visiting four UK arenas including Manchester’s newest entertainment venue, Co-op Live.
The ‘Young girl from Essex’ announced her tracklist via the medium of billboards in the home city of every artist on the record. One bright lime green and plain black font billboard even appeared in our lovely neighbouring city just near Piccadillyto announce a certain Manchester band, The 1975.
The album listening party is taking place on 10 October just 24 hours before the album hits the world and is doing so right here in the UK, only in Leeds!
Local and independent record shop Crash Records have hosted many events over their years but this one is set to be unmissable with each attendee receiving a free poster too.
Lucky fans wanting to get an exclusive first listen to the remix album titled ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ before it's officially released on 11 October can do so on a first come first served entry with more information here.
US pop star Conan Gray and BRIT award winner Jacob Alon join the line-up for Lewis Capaldi's headline date at Roundhay Festival.
Leeds' Roundhay Park is welcoming back live music to its grounds this summer for two outdoor gigs headlined by Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull titled Roundhay Festival, with special guests slowly being announced.
Gray is recognised for standout tracks like 'Heather' and 'Maniac' while Alon has built a cult following of fans around their indie tunes like 'Fairy in a Bottle' as well as 'Liquid Gold 25'.
Jacob Alon has been showing off their artistry within the indie music scene thanks to their 2025 LP In Limerence catching the attention of many in the process.
This album has gone onto attract widespread love from music listeners and even industry professionals bagging themselves their first-ever BRIT award nomination and win - The Critics' Choice award.
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi's Roundhay Festival line-up / Credit: Supplied via Press Shots
Conan Gray started out covering other artists hits before creating some of his own and releasing debut studio album Kid Krow back in 2020.
The project has production credits shared between Gray and Dan Nigro, Grammy-winning producer who has worked with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde and more.
It's always exciting hearing updates like these, but this one is even more impressive as it's not just one stellar act joining the Roundhay Festival line-up but two, with further acts to be announced.
The almost 70,000 crowd who are heading down to Roundhay Festival when Lewis Capaldi makes his way to Leeds next summer are going to be blessed with some phenomenal live music.
This year marks American Express Presents Roundhay Festival first year with two star-studded dates fronted by powerhouse performers with the second show fronted by Pitbull and special guest Kesha.
These events have been organised with Leeds City Council and are expected to bring benefits to the local area by employing local suppliers, staff and boost spending on accommodation, food and entertainment.
Conan Gray and Jacob Alon will play alongside Lewis Capaldi at Roundhay Festival in Leeds on Saturday 4 July 2026 with tickets available HERE.
Turnstile to play their only UK headline show this year at Halifax Piece Hall
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Turnstile will headline the Halifax Piece Hall this summer, their only UK headline show.
The Grammy-winning hardcore group have just announced a very special show at historic venue the Halifax Piece Hall.
As part of the venue's huge summer season, Turnstile will take to the stage on Wednesday 26 August marking a whopping 41 shows at the Piece Hall's calendar so far.
The group pulled huge crowds at Glastonbury festival last year and scooped up two Grammy Awards earlier this month, using their platform to thank fans who "swung in the dark" with them.
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL FRSA, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, says: “2026 will see Turnstile playing at some of the world’s most iconic festivals and then here in Halifax at UK’s most iconic heritage venue.”
“We always aim to deliver for the full spectrum of music lovers in Calderdale and knowing how passionate our rock and metal community is, this gig will be off the scale – truly unmissable!”
Alongside Turnstile, Halifax Piece Hall will welcome the likes of Hollywood Vampires, Paul Weller, Bowling For Soup, Skunk Anansie, Garbage, Empire of the Sun, Sex Pistols, Mcfly, CMAT and Jimmy Eat World this summer. What a season it's going to be.
Baltimore’s hardcore heroes will head to West Yorkshire to play TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Wednesday August 26.
Tickets go on sale this Friday 27 February at 10am, and you can get your tickets here.
Find out more about what's going on at the Halifax Piece Hall this summer here.
Thomas Melia -
8th October 2024 
