Set to return to Temple Newsam for its fourth year, Live at Leeds has just dropped a seriously nostalgic line-up for next summer, and we’re buzzing.
Leeds all-dayer Live at Leeds in the Park will make a triumphant return in May 2025, today announcing first names and a brand new comedy stage for its fourth edition.
Headlining next year’s festival are indie icons Bloc Party, who will be heading to the beautiful surrounds of Temple Newsam park to celebrate twenty years of their groundbreaking debut album ‘Silent Alarm’, as well as other hits from their back catalogue of classics.
Yard Act will join Bloc Party their first appearance on the Live at Leeds main stage alongside Norwegian pop-powerhouse Sigrid, returning to the UK after nearly two and a half years.
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Also joining the bill is Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Jamie Webster, while chart-topping British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield will make her Live at Leeds debut as she marks 20 years of her timeless pop classic ‘Unwritten’ this year.
The festival will also see performances from The Amazons, We Are Scientists, Fat Dog,Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, James Marriott and many more.
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This year will also see the introduction of Live at Leeds In The Park’s first comedy tent, with Yorkshire’s very own Maisie Adam topping the bill alongside a host of fellow comedians including Barry Dodds, Peter Brush, Stephen Bailey, Angelos Epithemiou, Hayley Ellis and more.
Joe Hubbard (Live At Leeds promoter/booker) said: “It’s always a privilege to work on Live at Leeds, but there’s something about this announcement that feels particularly special.
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"The first band shirt I ever bought was the Silent Alarm album tee, so to have Bloc Party performing the album (and other greatest hits) to celebrate 20 years is a big bucket list one for me. We have some real critically acclaimed artists joining us as well as some big festival fun, and I can’t wait to see it all take place in May 2025.”
Tickets for Live at Leeds In The Park go on-sale at 9am on Friday 25 October and you can grab yours here.
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.
Clementine Hall -
22nd October 2024 
