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Everything Everything, The K’s, Alfie Templeman and more to play at Live At Leeds: In The City

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 1st May 2024

The announcement comes weeks before Live At Leeds summer portion at Temple Newsam.

The festival known for spotting the 'next big thing' years in advance is back for its 17th year, and the lineup certainly hasn't disappointed.

For anyone unfamiliar with the event: the bi-annual festival takes place every summer and autumn, and brings a handpicked selection of up-and-coming artists to the city for a single day of music. Whilst the summer season brings crowds to Temple Newsam, the ‘In The City’ version is spread across the city centre and sees venues as far as Hyde Park and Woodhouse getting involved - and it's a lot of fun.

With a new date of Saturday 16 November 2024, the city-wide festival has today announced its return, confirming the likes of Leeds Beckett SU, LUU Stylus, Brudenell Social Club, The Wardrobe, Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House, Hyde Park Book Club, Oporto, The Key Club and Northern Guitars to come together to host artists big and small, from midday til midnight.

For 2024, the festival welcomes art-rockers Everything Everything, indie wunderkind Alfie Templeman, Liverpool alt-rock quartet Stone and Earlestown’s underground indie success story The K’s as part of its headline acts, as well as renowned UK grime MC Casisdead, Leeds' own and recent Northern Music Award winner English Teacher, and plenty more.

Which artists are confirmed for Live At Leeds: In The City 2024?

  • Everything Everything
  • The K’s
  • Alfie Templeman
  • Casisdead
  • The Royston Club
  • English Teacher
  • Stone
  • Lime Garden
  • Master Peace
  • Abby Roberts
  • 49th & Main
  • L’Objectif
  • Whitelands
  • Van Houten
  • Pentire
  • Soft Launch
  • Alessi Rose
  • Kynsy
  • Unpeople
  • Us
  • Trout
  • Freak Slug
  • Humour
  • Chloe Slater
  • Nectar Woode
  • Essence Martins
  • Daydreamers 
  • Arxx
  • Balancing Act
  • Girlband!
  • Mould
  • Blossom Caldarone
  • Oliver Keane
  • Hallan
  • Gans 
  • Annie-Dog
  • Hana Lili
  • Alien Chicks
  • Lily Lyons
  • Ebbb
  • Plantoid
  • The Guestlist
  • Joshua Epithet 
  • The Kairos
  • Ben Ellis
  • Human Interest
  • Fuzz Lightyear
  • Gravy 

Joe Hubbard (Live At Leeds festival promoter) said: “News just in…we’re over the moon to be announcing the first names for Live At Leeds In The City this year on what will be a brand new November date for the festival - exciting times! That 2024 will be the festival’s 17th edition feels like a remarkable feat in and of itself, but what makes it all the more worthwhile for us is the opportunity to showcase some of the local artists currently making waves among the more established acts on the lineup.

"Emblematic of this are English Teacher, who I was lucky enough to witness receive ‘Best Newcomer’ at the inaugural Northern Music Awards last week; to have them on the bill amongst the likes of Everything Everything and Alfie Templeman alongside ace fellow Leeds bands such as L’Objectif and Van Houten is a really special thing. Roll on November!"

Van Houten said: "We’ve seen so many bands that we love come through Live at Leeds so it kind of feels like a rite of passage for any Leeds band. We’re really looking forward to playing and seeing what’s on offer from local and national bands"

How to get tickets for Live At Leeds: In The City 2024

Live At Leeds will release the tickets via its website here.

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Myles Smith announces HUGE arena gig in Leeds this year

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.

Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.

Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.

Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.

Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)

Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.

It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.

Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.

Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.

Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.

Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).

Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.

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Korn announce huge Leeds gig on first UK tour in a decade

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson

Korn have announced a major Manchester gig as part of a new UK tour – their first in more than a decade.

The nu metal legends will be heading to the First Direct Bank Arena later this year, making a monumental return to British shores.

And they’ve announced very special guests will be joining them on the tour too – support will come from Architects, as well as Youth Code.

Korn burst onto the scene back in 1991 with their seminal self-titled debut album, and have gone on to release a whopping 14 studio albums.

The Californian group have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, collected two Grammy Awards, and headed out on countless world tours.

They’re often cited by newer bands as a major influence and have pushed the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres.

The Ringer has described Korn as ‘a genuine movement in a way bands cannot be now’.

As well as performing in Leeds, Korn will play at venues across the UK including in Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and London.

They’ll be joined by Architects, a British metalcore band who have continued to top the charts even after the tragic death of founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter Tom Searle.

Korn will be at our very own First Direct Bank Arena on Monday 26 October, with pre-sale tickets available from Tuesday 17 March at 8am, before a general on-sale from Friday 20 March at 8am.

Run, don't walk - as we reckon these tickets will fly off the shelves.

Korn tour dates in full

  • Mon 26 October – First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds
  • Wed 28 October – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
  • Fri 30 October – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
  • Sat 31 October – AO Arena, Manchester
  • Mon 2 November – 3Arena, Dublin
  • Wed 4 November – The O2, London

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