Over the years, Dirty Disco has roamed from legendary venues like MiNT Club to disused car garages in the red light district.
Out of action for a year, finally organisers are ready to reveal details of their much anticipated 15th birthday party.
Promising a 12 hour non-stop summer special, it'll roll into the newly-refurbished MINT Warehouse on Saturday 21st August, taking over three rooms with house and techno vibes from friends old and new.
With big hitting favorites like Shonky, Bushwacka!, Robert James, Greg Lord already confirmed, plus some surprise headliners still in their back pocket.
They'll be joined by local selectors doing back-to-back sets, like Annie Errez B2b Reeshy, Ste Roberts B2b Nadsat, Matt Long B2b2 Gav Paul.
Dirty Disco has always had a proudly independent spirit and unwavering devotion to anarchistic fun and a soundtrack provided by a mix of cutting-edge new acts and enduring pioneers.
For all these reasons it holds a special place in the hearts of many clubbers from Leeds, the North and beyond, and no doubt shaped the city's underground scene over the past 15 years - as well as many lifelong clubbing friendships.
The memories, the madness and the music will all be in hot supply, and the venue is suitably special. MiNT Warehouse has been refitted recently and now boasts a new, bespoke Funktion One Evo 7 sound system.
Musically all bases are covered. There will be a Dirty Disco debut for tech house titan Bushwacka!, whose live streams in lockdown have been incredible, as well as a first set for Apollonia man and French house hero Shonky at MiNT since its refurb.
Add in WHP resident Greg Lord, all in the original Dirty Disco residents and some very special friends from over the years and you have a sure-fire recipe for a historic birthday get down.
A neighbourhood coffee shop were left starstruck as Stanley Tucci popped in for a brew.
It seems that even Hollywood A-listers love a trip to the beloved spa town of Ilkley.
Stanley Tucci, known for his iconic roles in The Devil Wears Prada, The Lovely Bones and The Hunger Games was seen in Ilkley yesterday, Tuesday 19 May.
Thirty Nine Coffee Company, a popular brunch spot on Ilkley's main street The Grove, welcomed Tucci and his crew for a coffee after he was spotted filming at a local pub just across the road.
Image: Thirty Nine Coffee Co
After this, it was said he went to go watch his own film The Devil Wears Prada 2 at The Ilkley Cinema.
Posting the news to Instagram, Thirty Nine Coffee Company said: "Look who popped in for a Thirty Nine coffee - awesome to meet the amazing @stanleytucci - what an amazing chap and lovely crew - so glad you enjoyed our coffee!"
Pictures were posted of Stanley taking selfies with the staff, clad in his usual trendy get-up consisting of chunky glasses, flat cap, wax jacket and scarf.
Image: Thirty Nine Coffee Co
The owners of Thirty Nine said he loved his coffee that they served him and hey, if it's good enough for Stanley then it's good enough for us.
It's not clear what he was filming in Ilkley, but the actor is known for presenting a number of foodie documentaries so it could be something to do with this. We'll keep you posted when we know more.
The UK’s leading K-pop retailer is opening its first Yorkshire store in Leeds
Clementine Hall
The Merrion Centre is set to welcome one of the UK’s fastest-growing specialist music retailers.
K-pop fans, you're going to love this one.
Soft launching on Friday 22 May, K-pop Korner Leeds will open initially as a pop-up store, becoming the brand’s fourth UK location and its first in the north of England.
Recognised as the UK’s leading dedicated K-pop retailer, K-pop Korner stocks official K-pop albums, signed albums, light sticks and rare collectibles imported directly from Korea.
Not only that, but the brand has developed a strong national following through fan events, trading days, concerts and exclusive product launches.
The Leeds opening follows the success of K-pop Korner’s existing stores in London Waterloo, London Euston and Nottingham, with growing demand from fans across Yorkshire and the north driving the expansion.
Anastasia Tsappis, Director of K-pop Korner, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring K-pop Korner to Leeds and finally create a dedicated space for fans in Yorkshire and the North of England. Community has always been at the heart of what we do and we’re looking forward to building a welcoming environment where fans can meet, discover new merchandise, celebrate their favourite artists and enjoy special events together.
“Our community has been asking for a more accessible location outside London and the Midlands for a long time, so Leeds felt like the natural next step. The Merrion Centre stood out because of its vibrant atmosphere, fantastic city-centre location and strong connection to entertainment and youth culture.
“We want the opening to feel like more than just a store launch. It’s about celebrating K-pop fandom and creating memorable experiences for the local community. We’re especially excited to see fans come together for our opening events and experience the energy and excitement that makes K-pop culture so special.”
Georgina Pellant -
4th June 2021 
