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.
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.
They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
Leeds City Council begin search for new Christmas Market operator for 2026
Clementine Hall
A hunt for a new operator of the Leeds Christmas Market on City Square has begun.
Cast your mind back to 2023 and the welcome return of Leeds' Christmas Markets on City Square.
The operators at that point were awarded a three-year contract to produce the market until 2025.
Now that that's been and gone, if you can believe, a search for a new operator to take on the next three-year period has begun.
The market on City Square which is most famous for its food offerings and unique gifts is a completely different entity to the council-run 'Ice Cube at Christmas' attraction on Millennium Square and Cookridge Street.
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A council report said: “The Christmas Market is an important footfall driver for the city centre at a key time of year for retail and hospitality businesses. The additional footfall and associated spend supports the city centre economy.
“The continuation of the Leeds Christmas Market will allow the Council to build on the previous three years, where the market has been re-established in the city centre.
"This is an opportunity to build on the overall quality of the Christmas Market and continue to promote Leeds as an attractive visitor destination at Christmas time, encouraging day trips as well as driving overnight stays.”
The new contract period would run until 2029 with the option to extend for one year beyond that.
We'll keep you updated as and when we know more, and we do profusely apologise for mentioning the C word in January.
Clementine Hall -
3rd October 2024 
