Leeds underground bar and club Distrikt is gearing up to celebrate its 15th birthday with not one, but two epic parties.
Get ready Leeds, because it's time to celebrate one of Leeds' best venues in style.
Spread across two nights on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October, the events will incorporate Distrikt's courtyard and basement bar and will feature a stellar line-up of artists, all chosen for the mark they have each made on Distrikt over the past 15 years.
On Friday, Spillman joins forces with Pach for an exclusive back-to-back set alongside Marlie, Just Jam and Distrikt’s very own Mason Talbot - a set of artists that have shaped their careers around the venue.
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Part two on is not only a UK first but a global debut as Leeds’ very own Tristan da Cunha and Reeshy team up with Silverlining for a world exclusive back-to-back. With a career spanning 25 years and a dynamic underground dancefloor sound Silverlining is a hugely respected artist, making this trio a collaboration not to be missed.
And the best part? Entry is completely free.
Distrikt co-owner, Rosita Rogers, said: “Our 15th birthday celebrations will be a truly special two-part showcase. We have considered the line up very carefully and wanted to invite some of the most prominent figures on the Leeds circuit as well as some rising stars and those DJs who have a strong connection to Leeds and the venue.
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“There is some exceptional homegrown talent here in Leeds and we are really excited to have a line-up that pays homage to that. We also can’t wait to welcome Dan Ghenacia back to the club after a phenomenal set on New Year’s Eve 2023 when he blew everyone away, so we are expecting more of the same!”
“Our birthday showcase is a nod to the journey we’ve been on over the last 15 years and a thank you to everyone that has joined us along the way. We wouldn’t be where we are if it wasn’t for our amazing loyal customers who keep the dancefloor going week after week. This celebration is just as much theirs as it is ours.”
To find out more about Distrikt’s 15th Birthday celebrations visit their website.
Veteran Manchester rock and blues band Proud Mary recently announced a limited run of UK reunion shows, including one right here in Leeds.
The seasoned Northern outfit may have seen plenty of lineup changes and a long hiatus of sorts, but now they’re returning for just a small handful of comeback gigs across the country.
Ahead of their seminal debut album turning 25 years old this year, 2026 also seems them steadily creeping up on the best part of three decades as a group in some form or another.
For anyone uninitiated, the native 90s and early noughties name was the first band signed to Noel Gallagher’s Sour Mash Records in 2001.
Their first-ever LP, The Same Old Blues, still remains their most revered work to this day.
Dubbed by the older Burnage brother and legendary Manc musician as “a lesson in songwriting” in an interview with the NME way back when, they started out as long-time friends and turned into fellow studio peers.
As well as supporting the likes of Oasis, Neil Young, The Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, Ryan Adams, Noel’s High Flying Birds and more on various tours over the years, they also famously headlined Isle of Wight Festival in 2004.
Having collaborated with the likes of another Britpop legend, Gem Archer, as well as The Smiths’ Andy Rourke, not to mention gaining plaudits from so many other contemporaries, they’re likely one of your favourite bands’ old faithful bands.
Moreover, in regional terms, rising local indie rock quintet Rosellas are also joining them on the road for their shows.
Proud Mary will be playing at The Warehouse in Leeds on Friday 8 May and you can grab your tickets HERE.
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Independent Nordic-inspired homeware shop closes Leeds store after six years
Clementine Hall
After six years in the city, independent homeware retailer North Home is closing its Leeds city centre shop.
If you're a lover of all things home then you'll have most likely visited the gorgeous North Home shop in the Victoria Quarter.
Stacked to the brim with unique pieces from striking ceramics to stylish soft furnishings, North Home is known for its well-curated stock and great customer service.
Seriously, we've probably spent a good hour in here in awe of all the beautiful pieces.
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Last week, curious shoppers noticed the three-storey store was suddenly empty and now the company have confirmed that they have closed for good.
In a statement, they said: "After nearly 6 wonderful years trading in Leeds, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our physical store while we restructure the business and explore the next chapter for North Home.
"Retail has changed significantly in recent years and, like many independent businesses, we’ve faced increasing costs.
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"Taking this step now gives us the opportunity to protect what we’ve built and focus on the future of the brand. North Home continues to operate online and all existing customer orders will be fulfilled as normal although delivery times may be slightly extended.
"We’ve loved being part of the Leeds retail community since 2020 and are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received. We hope to share more about our plans soon."
We'll be sad to see them go and we hope this isn't goodbye forever, but you can still shop from North Home online here.
Clementine Hall -
3rd October 2024 
