There's eight events to look forward to in the next two months- and we can't wait.
Anyone that's previously been to Bongo's Bingo will know what a night out it is.
Nothing is off limit and whilst you might be there for bingo, expect dance offs, celebrity cardboard cutout appearances and all the best tunes- and that's before we've got into the game.
It's the only place to expect the unexpected, guaranteed to fill your night with laughter, crazy mishaps and a lot of booze- all whilst enjoying a light game of bingo between shots from the bar, singing S Club and Gerry Cinnamon, before breaking into wails from Total Eclipse of the Heart with the rest of the crowd.
Now, the award-winning night out has announced a series of new dates at the O2 Academy to help everyone get through the winter months of 2022 in Leeds.
We've been told that this year, Bongo's Bingo enthusiasts should expect the same nostalgic escapism from previous shows, with the added chance of winning iconic prizes like Henry Hoovers, mobility scooters, karaoke machines and more.
Yes, you can actually walk away with a mobility scooter from this show- that's certain to upgrade any student flat and make the neighbours jealous.
In addition to the crazy prizes, crowd renditions of Mr Brightside, dance offs, and 'hands in the air' moments aplenty are all guaranteed to make an appearance. Quite simply, there’s nothing else like it- and we can't wait to get to the next night of all-singing, all-dancing bingo experience.
Speaking about the UK's original bingo rave phenomenon return to Leeds, Jonny Bongo says: “Now Christmas is done and dusted we have got an epic run of shows coming up in Leeds. It’s such a class venue at The 02 and the crowds there go absolutely wild – Leeds was the third city we brought Bongo’s Bingo to and there’s always a special connection for us there.
"We are really looking forward to 2022 being a brilliant year for everyone and this is the perfect way to get us all started.”
At present, as long as you're aged 18 - 94 and prepared to join conga lines, dance your way to some prize and get smashed whilst experiencing one of the best nights out around at the O2 Academy, you can book yourself a seat at the best bingo experience around for the following dates:
Wednesday 16 March
Wednesday 23 March
Sunday 10 April
Sunday 24 April
Sunday 1 May
Wednesday 4 May
Friday 13 May
Thursday 19 May
Friday 20 May
Friday 27 May
On the night, doors open from 6:30pm and close at 7:30pm sharpish to make sure everyone is as settled as they can be before taking on the first game of bingo at 8pm.
Tickets for all of the Leeds shows are on sale from the Bongo's Bingo website, tickets cost just £9.00 per person- which is a bargain given the top cash prizes and cheesy singalongs you'll witness.
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New BBC TV drama starring Bel Powley and Harley Squires to be filmed in Leeds this spring
The BBC has announced a brand-new crime drama set to be filmed in Leeds and Hull.
We all love a BBC drama, and luckily for us one is about to be filmed right here in Leeds.
The new drama will be titled Shy & Lola, starring Harley Squires from The Night Manager and Bel Powley from The Diary of A Teenage Girl.
The six-part series has been described as a "dark comedy" about two women caught up in a murder in the criminal underworld.
The plot follows an unassuming pair in a small coastal town in northern England where the pair both realise they have a hidden talent for crime.
The series synopsis states: "As they build an operation that threatens to blow the local bad guys out of the water, opposing futures beckon – using their earnings to fund a fresh start, or becoming the new bosses in town."
The show is based on a popular French TV series and is written by Amanda Coe, an acclaimed English screenwriter and novelist.
Amanda Coe spoke about the announcement: "With such a rich and spiky central relationship at its core, Shy & Lolais a dream of a show to write, full of fun, action and emotion. I can't wait to see our hugely exciting cast and director bring it to life."
Rachelle Constant, executive Producer for Clerkenwell Films, said: "Amanda has written a brilliantly bold series centred on a dynamic female duo, which blends dark comedy with propulsive storytelling.We’re thrilled to have Hayley and Bel as our leads, alongside an exceptional cast and crew."
The new series will begin filming in Leeds and Hull this spring and will air on BBC One and iPlayer and we'll absolutely be tuning in.
Turnstile to play their only UK headline show this year at Halifax Piece Hall
Clementine Hall
Turnstile will headline the Halifax Piece Hall this summer, their only UK headline show.
The Grammy-winning hardcore group have just announced a very special show at historic venue the Halifax Piece Hall.
As part of the venue's huge summer season, Turnstile will take to the stage on Wednesday 26 August marking a whopping 41 shows at the Piece Hall's calendar so far.
The group pulled huge crowds at Glastonbury festival last year and scooped up two Grammy Awards earlier this month, using their platform to thank fans who "swung in the dark" with them.
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL FRSA, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, says: “2026 will see Turnstile playing at some of the world’s most iconic festivals and then here in Halifax at UK’s most iconic heritage venue.”
“We always aim to deliver for the full spectrum of music lovers in Calderdale and knowing how passionate our rock and metal community is, this gig will be off the scale – truly unmissable!”
Alongside Turnstile, Halifax Piece Hall will welcome the likes of Hollywood Vampires, Paul Weller, Bowling For Soup, Skunk Anansie, Garbage, Empire of the Sun, Sex Pistols, Mcfly, CMAT and Jimmy Eat World this summer. What a season it's going to be.
Baltimore’s hardcore heroes will head to West Yorkshire to play TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Wednesday August 26.
Tickets go on sale this Friday 27 February at 10am, and you can get your tickets here.
Find out more about what's going on at the Halifax Piece Hall this summer here.
Sophie Smith -
10th March 2022 
