The Another Love singer performed in Leeds earlier this week.
Kicking off the 25-year celebrations at The Wardrobe, Singer songwriter Tom Odell was spotted in Leeds on Tuesday night performing his best-known hits.
The intimate audience of just 400 fans were treated to a one-off night by the piano before Odell heads across Europe as well as headlining huge summer shows at the 3Arena in Dublin, The Alexandra Palace in London and our very own The Piece Hall in Halifax.
The singer rose to fame back in 2012 with his iconic album Another Love, shortly after he won the BRITS Critic’s Choice Award which firmly confirmed his place as one of the hottest indie musicians of the moment.
Odell performed eleven songs in total in Leeds, including a cover of Phoebe Bridgers' Motion Sickness, as well as breaking into song, taking inspiration from the most unlikely of places.
The burger menu from upstairs.
Odell, who at first appeared unfamiliar with Leeds-born burger joint Slap and Pickle, said to the crowd "I've got the burger menu here" holding the vegetarian and vegan side to the crowd.
Someone from the crowd shouted "the burgers are good", and to the surprise of the audience, the artist replied "are they good yeah?" and started to play a calming tune on the piano, preparing the serenade the options available.
Between laughs and interludes of clapping from the audience, Odell sang: "oh its delicious, vegan too... you can have the veggie option"
"American cheese or American tomatoes, chilli sauce or mayo... oh dear"
So, what are these burgers in question? Slap and Pickle has been around Leeds for well over a decade, operating first as Dogtown, a giant loaded hot dog street food venture, before diversifying into the burger business.
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Slap and Pickle is best known in Leeds for its filthy smash burgers, loaded fries and extensive vegan range – and has seen its fair share of venue takeovers over the last few years.Slap and Pickle now operate inside The Venue in Horsforth, Brooklyn on Call Lane, as well as at and serving at The Wardrobe, curing those pre-gig hunger pangs and appetite for a hearty bottomless brunch on the weekends.
It’s going to be a very special year at The Wardrobe, and Tom Odell's performance is just the start. With the likes of The Libertines and hundreds of gigs, comedy shows, talks and more already confirmed for the year, The 25th year at the much-loved music venue is set to be one of its biggest to date.
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The Kooks, Miles Kane and Milburn to open Rock n Roll Circus as the festival expands to four days
Just when it you thought that the Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up was complete, organisers have confirmed a major expansion for 2026.
That's right, the festival will now open a day earlier on Thursday 27 August.
The brand-new opening night will be led by The Kooks, Milburn and Miles Kane - this is going to be a bank holiday weekend you'll never forget.
Further artists for Thursday 27 August - and across the entire four-day weekend - will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.
It's a welcome addition to what was already shaping up to be one of the standout festival weekends of the summer.
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Friday will see The Streets headline with a special performance of A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full. Saturday will be led by one of the UK’s most exciting modern guitar bands, Wunderhorse, supported by Baxter Dury, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, and London favourites Fat Dog, whilst Sunday will be closed by the one and only Richard Ashcroft.
Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said:“Opening the weekend with The Kooks performing Inside In / Inside Out in full, Milburn returning home and Miles Kane joining the bill feels like a statement night for Sheffield.
“What makes Rock N Roll Circus special is that we can celebrate iconic albums and artists that shaped a generation, while also giving space to the next wave of talent coming through. That mix of heritage and hometown pride is exactly what this festival is about.
“Sheffield has always brought an incredible atmosphere to Don Valley Bowl, and expanding the programme this way gives us even more room to create something memorable for the Bank Holiday weekend.”
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, and you can get your tickets here.
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi’s Roundhay Festival line-up
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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.
Sophie Smith -
25th January 2024 
