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.
A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible.
Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine a professional DJ rehearsal studio, record shop, performance space and tuition hub all under one roof.
Their aim is simple, "to level the playing field in a scene that has often felt exclusive and gatekept.”
Meanhood started as a guerrilla pop-up record shop in lockdown when Jim started selling records from his personal collection.
Built solely on quality and word-of-mouth reputation, the venture quickly grew into a respected local record spot known for its carefully curated vinyl selection.
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Jim’s roots trace back to Manchester’s late-90s free party scene, he began DJing at 17 and from Hyde Park house parties to residencies at legendary clubs, he went on to host nights featuring artists who would later become major names in UK dance music.
Katie grew up in rural Cumbria, discovering music through pirate radio, library tapes and out-of-town raves. After moving to Leeds for university, she built a 20-year corporate career while supporting events, fly-posting for club nights and working behind the scenes.
“DJing is so much more than pushing buttons,” says Jim. “You’ve got to love it when no one’s watching. We want to share that knowledge and remove some of the barriers we experienced.”
Meanhood Studios will open on Friday 13 March and will offer access to equipment, rehearsal space, vinyl records and tuition for aspiring DJs and music lovers.
It's more important now than ever to support grassroots music venues, and we can't wait to check out this new space.
The Kooks, Miles Kane and Milburn to open Rock n Roll Circus as the festival expands to four days
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Just when it you thought that the Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up was complete, organisers have confirmed a major expansion for 2026.
That's right, the festival will now open a day earlier on Thursday 27 August.
The brand-new opening night will be led by The Kooks, Milburn and Miles Kane - this is going to be a bank holiday weekend you'll never forget.
Further artists for Thursday 27 August - and across the entire four-day weekend - will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.
It's a welcome addition to what was already shaping up to be one of the standout festival weekends of the summer.
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Friday will see The Streets headline with a special performance of A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full. Saturday will be led by one of the UK’s most exciting modern guitar bands, Wunderhorse, supported by Baxter Dury, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, and London favourites Fat Dog, whilst Sunday will be closed by the one and only Richard Ashcroft.
Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said:“Opening the weekend with The Kooks performing Inside In / Inside Out in full, Milburn returning home and Miles Kane joining the bill feels like a statement night for Sheffield.
“What makes Rock N Roll Circus special is that we can celebrate iconic albums and artists that shaped a generation, while also giving space to the next wave of talent coming through. That mix of heritage and hometown pride is exactly what this festival is about.
“Sheffield has always brought an incredible atmosphere to Don Valley Bowl, and expanding the programme this way gives us even more room to create something memorable for the Bank Holiday weekend.”
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, and you can get your tickets here.
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