Mint Festival is back for 2021 - and the line up has just dropped.
The Leeds house, techno and electronica festival has confirmed it will be returning for 2021 with a brand new venue as it celebrates a whopping ten decades in the game.
With big headline sets from the likes of Patrick Topping, Ricardo Villalobos, Darius Syrossian, Eats Everything and more, plus a still to be announced special guest slot, you won't want to miss out.
Hosted this year at Newsam Green Farm, under ten minutes from Leeds city centre, it looks set to be a mega all-dayer - with four separate arenas hosting over 25 DJs and artists in total.
Spread over 136 acres of land, there'll be rolling hills, magical woodlands and bricked orchard gardens to explore at the brand new, purpose-built site. Originally an open coal mine and then a livestock farm, alongside the four main stages there'll also be a special food village, VIP areas and more.
Mint festival favourite Patrick Topping will be returning with a headline slot at his very own Bunker arena. His Trick label will be coming to Mint this year, giving its name to an entire stage stacked with talent curate by the UK DJ and promoter: including Maya Jane Coles, Ammara, Elliot Adamson, Gerd Janson and Will Clarke.
Patrick Topping
Meanwhile, house music darling Darius Syrossian will be heating things up at The Terrace Party in The Valley, accompanied by the likes of East End Dubs, Eats Everything, Seb Zito and Tobias.
Elsewhere, London promoters FUSE will be teaming up with Leeds' night System to curate the line-up on their Fuse / System stage in The Orchard. Here ravers can expect a back to back set of deep, minimal house from Ricardo Villalobos and Enzo Siragusa, plus appearances from minimal techno DJ Raresh, Berlin Dj duo the Ghost, Fuse's Rich Nxt and Mint club residents Annie Errez and Bobby ODonnell.
Last but definitely not least, over on the MINT presents open air stage it's a heavy techno affair. Partygoers can expect some big sets from Belgian techno producer Amelie Lens, Berlin-based raw techno DJ Dax J and Farrago from Amelie Lens' Lenske label; plus Manchester-based DJ duo OC & Verde, Pan-Pot, Signal's promoter DJ Sofi and established techno duo Spektre.
“We have worked incredibly hard during lockdown to pull this one off safely within government guidelines," said co-owner Baz Arjomand.
"We're delighted to have been able to put together such a strong line up of local as well as international talents in these challenging times, and cannot wait to open the gates.
"As soon as the Roadmap out of lockdown was revealed, demand for tickets went through the roof and we sold six months of tickets in under 48 hours!"
Taking place at a brand new venue this year, 90% of tickets for the festival are already sold out with pre-sale tickets being made available to subscribers from 9am on Friday 14th May.
It's anticipated that Mint will sell out during the presale period - so if you want to get your hands on some, you'll need to sign up before the midnight deadline on Thursday 13th May.
If not, general sale will launch on Monday 17th May at 9am.
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A huge football fan zone with space for up to 1,000 fans has opened in Leeds
Trinity Leeds is transforming Trinity Kitchen into the ultimate space to watch all the World Cup 2026 action together.
Looking for somewhere to cheer on England in the 2026 World Cup? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered.
Foodie hotspot Trinity Kitchen has been completely transformed into the ultimate fan zone with space for up to 1,000 cheering fans.
And they’ve made sure that nobody misses out on the action.
There are three super-sized 5x3m screens dotted around the space, so wherever you go you won’t miss out on a goal.
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There’s also a brand-new bar courtesy of local favourites Northern Monk named the ‘Northern Monk Trinity Tap’.
The tap will feature two, seven-metre bars with a whopping 20 beer taps to keep you refreshed and hydrated during the tournament, because cheering the lads on really can be thirsty work.
If you don’t fancy a beer there’s also cocktails, wine and soft drinks on offer as well - so nobody has to miss out.
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Feeling peckish? Of course there’s 11 street food vendors serving match day meals and snacks to keep you fuelled through the games.
Choose from Caribbean jerk chicken from Jerk Junction, Indian street food from Rolawala and loads more.
Entry is completely free but if you’re after a reserved seat on a table, tickets cost just £10.
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Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “Trinity Kitchen will operate as normal during the day, transforming into a football fan zone in the evening.
“It will be one of the biggest World Cup venues in Leeds with three huge screens showing the games live and more dotted around Trinity Kitchen. There will be live roaming brass bands and DJs turning every England fixture into a true celebration.
“Fans can turn up and grab a space for free and we will also be offering table bookings for England games for those who want to guarantee the best spots to watch the drama unfold.
“Our line-up of street food vendors will serve bold flavours from around the world, while the all-new Northern Monk Trinity Tap will pour award-winning craft beers across 20 taps, making Trinity Kitchen the ultimate place to eat, drink and experience every unforgettable World Cup moment."
It’s all kicking off on Wednesday 17 June for England v Croatia. So rally your mates together, get your England shirts on and grab your tickets here.
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Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
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As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
Georgina Pellant -
11th May 2021 
