With 2024 almost here, we're looking forward to the new year with excitement.
And one event we just can't shake the excitement from is Leeds Festival.
After a massive line-up announcement last month, organisers seem to be onto a winner already for 2024 with the likes of Lana Del Ray, Fred Again and Liam Gallagher all announced for the three day festival.
But where are you going to pitch up your tent?
Leeds Festival has announced that this year, there will be additional campsites for festival-goers to unpack their belongings over the weekend - including the return of Eco Camp.
The Eco Camp is designed 'for like-minded people who want to make a difference' and comes with a set of principles that involve protecting the biodiversity and taking your tent home at the end of the trip.
And with great responsibility, comes great rewards.
As part of the dedicated campsite, you'll get access to fresh compost toilets and free group classes like yoga every morning.
Booking a place is free of charge too - it's simply a thank you from the festival organisers for doing your bit for the planet over the weekend.
To stay in the Eco Camp every guest has to sign up to the following principles:
Respect your fellow campers: Be inclusive and curious, talk about what is important to you, and enjoy the festival together
Respect the environment by protecting biodiversity and avoiding littering:
Separate your recyclable materials, use the toilets provided, and don't cause excess waste.
Leave the campsite exactly as you found it:
Everyone here has joined the call, take your tent home, and show the way forward
In addition to Eco Camp, Leeds Fest has offered quiet camping for those that want a bit more shut eye over the weekend, where noise is asked to be kept to a minimum after 1am; and a Camping Plus option where you bring your own tent but still have access to a private campsite with 24-hour security, 'proper' toilets, warm showers and a pamper area with blow dryers, straighteners, makeup mirrors and its own phone charging stations.
2024 certainly already has plenty of hype around it with the first round of line-up announcements already including the likes of Fred Again, Lana Del Ray, Liam Gallagher, Blink 182, Gerry Cinnamon and the reunion of Catfish and the Bottlemen.
Additional names also include Jorja Smith, 21Savage, The Prodigy, Digga D, Skrillex and Spiritbox - it's going to be one heck of a year!
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)
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.
Korn announce huge Leeds gig on first UK tour in a decade
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.
Sophie Smith -
20th December 2023 
