A huge, immersive bingo rave is coming to Leeds, bringing epic throwback tunes, showers of confetti and outrageous performers with it.
For the first time ever, worldwide bingo party brand Bingo Loco will be landing in West Yorkshire to turn the traditional game entirely on its head.
Here, it's all about carnage and chaos - plus some sensational prizes like a new car, VIP Coachella trip, or week in Vegas (and some absurd, like a lawnmower or 10-foot teddy bear).
Expect dance-offs, massive throwback tunes, CO2 cannons, confetti showers, speed Macarena and foul-mouthed wind-up merchants, not to mention cheeky stage performers, lip-sync battles, fancy dress and outrageous props.
Oh and a right good game of bingo, of course.
Bingo Loco
Bingo Loco has filled venues across the world, from New York to Dubai and Sydney - now it's travelling the UK, stopping off in Leeds as part of the tour on 9th July 2021.
After the bleak year that was, everyone is looking for eccentric thrills and entertaining spills this summer. And they don't come much more explosive than an immersivebingo rave.
Speaking on the upcoming event, William Meara, Minister of Mayhem at Bingo Loco said: "The global demand for immersive and interactive entertainment shows that people want more from a night out. We’re all about more!
"We dragged bingo from the dark ages into a full-blown rave. After over 800 shows, we fine-tuned the formula for the perfect social experiment! Oh, and not to mention the weirdest and wackiest prizes ever with previous prizes ranging from trips to Vegas and a boat, all the way to a Nobel space hopper!
'No two shows are ever the same and that keeps our customers coming back time and time again.”
Bingo Loco is the perfect post-lockdown experience for those who’ve been cooped up inside for too long.
Norfolk-based jewellery brand Lisa Angel is opening their first Yorkshire site right here in Leeds.
Jewellery and trinket lovers, this one's for you.
Lisa Angel, a female-founded jewellery and gifting brand will open the doors to its new store in Victoria Gate next month.
Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of jewellery, gifts, and accessories that have established a loyal following during more than twenty years of business.
Founded in 2004 by Lisa hand making jewellery which she sold at craft fairs local to her Norfolk home, the business has only gone from strength to strength since.
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The brand is now a recognised part of the British high street landscape, boasting seven other stores across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Midlands.
After opening two stores last year and three stores in 2024, Lisa Angel’s founder and Creative Director, Lisa, said: “As an independent retailer, we are thrilled to launch in a destination with such a reputation as Victoria Leeds.
"We believe retail should remain grounded in inspiration and discovery, and we look forward to bringing just that to the vibrant city of Leeds, in our first store in the north.”
Managing Director James Moody explained the significance to the business of opening a new store in a city as influential as Leeds: “We're incredibly excited to be opening our first northern showcase store in such a prestigious location.
"Victoria Leeds represents exactly the kind of vibrant retail destination where we can bring the full Lisa Angel experience to new customers. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our retail presence."
We'll keep you up to date when we know an opening date, but for now you can check out what to expect here.
Yorkshire residents are being invited to name two new bin lorries
Clementine Hall
Well...this is a new one.
Ever fancied naming a bin lorry? Well today is your lucky day, because now you can.
Yorkshire-based waste management experts Divert are celebrating the arrival of two swanky new tbin rucks by inviting the local community to help name them.
The iconic purple bins, vans and trucks can be seen across the Yorkshire area helping to clean up waste from Bradford to Harrogate.
Two new lorries are set to be joining the fleet in April and May, and of course they need a name.
And who better to ask than the general public? The winning names will be added to the cabs of each of the trucks for all to see, and announced via the Divert website and social media channels.
Absolutely anyone from across the UK is welcome to take part, but the company are especially keen for people from Yorkshire to enter.
You can be as creative as you like, but there are a couple of rules...
No swearing or offensive names. Aside from that, you can let your freak flag fly.
The Divert team are keen to hear the 'best celebrity puns, local namesakes, and downright silly names' the public have to offer.
John Verity, Managing Director of Divert, comments: “Naming our bin trucks is a great way to bring some joy to the local community. We hope to bring a smile to the faces of passing drivers and pedestrians as our fleet passes by.
“Not only that, naming our lorries can help our drivers to take pride and ownership in the vehicles they drive and be a key reminder of our engagement within the community. We’re always keen to employ any initiatives that help the public to engage with us and ensure we’re seen as a friendly face in the area.”
Winners will be voted for by the team internally, and the competition closes at 5 pm on 31 March 2026.
Georgina Pellant -
1st June 2021 
