The open-air festival is back for another year- and we've got the line-up.
If you were lucky enough to make it to Newsam Park's debut festival, you'll know it was next level. So naturally, as soon as the last beat finished, our thoughts turned to the 2022 season, which is promised to be even bigger and better than the last.
This afternoon, the festival announced its headliners for the 2022 festival, including Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Mall Grab, Jayda G, Folamour, Dan Shake, Chaos in the CBD, Djoko, Chris Stussy and more.
After such a long time away from dancing, Newsam Park is going to be one of the first festivals of the year and as it'll be one of the most 'normal' festivals we've experienced in a long time, let's face it, it'll be one to remember.
Following on from the success of Newsam Park's last festival, this year the Lake Stage promises to provide unparalleled thrills in the gorgeous countryside setting, with beats from an incredible sound system to 'beef up' the beats to another level.
The line-up is already shaping up to be the biggest to date with some huge special guests who will be returning to Leeds for the first time in almost a decade.
These include Marco Carola, the Music On boss who last played in the city in 2013 so is sure to bring his A-game. Next is Paradise man Jamie Jones, who was originally booked for last year's festival but couldn't make the rescheduled date.
Elsewhere on the line-up, you'll find a special Power to the Pppl A/V set from the eclectic Folamour and recent DJ-Kicks mix star Jayda G, who always knows how to mix up the styles to electrifying effect.
On top of these exciting sets, deeper house will come from Dan Shake and Chaos in the CBD, there will be spaced-out sounds from flying Dutchman Chris Stussy and no-frills beats from Djoko as well as plenty of goodness from local residents Annie Errez, Bobby O'Donnell, Foz, Reeshy and Sara Garvey.
To get your hands on tickets, join the general sale queue, which opens on Friday 11 February- unless you managed to sign up for pre-sale, in which case you can grab your tickets online now.
Britain's 20 biggest cities have been ranked, and Leeds has done pretty well.
Although, you wouldn't be able to tell judging by the overwhelmingly lacklustre description we've been given.
The listing comes from The Telegraph and ranks Britain's 20 biggest cities from worst to best, taking into account visitor appeal and where offers most to tourists.
Leeds comes in at a very respectable number 10, however judging from what they've said about our city you'd think we were much, much lower.
Kicking things off, the description reads: "There’s an untidy quality to Leeds, borne of a patchwork of periods in its built environment and the fact that a lot of regeneration is underway (cranes rise at every corner)."
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Yep, not off to a good start but it's only down hill from there as Leeds is then said to have a 'certain shapelessness'.
But perhaps the worst part is yet to come: "There are some ugly, run-down streets very close to the centre, and while the Headrow and other high streets have a fair number of shops, there’s no real boulevard or grand square.
"The most atmospheric spaces are Queens Arcade and perpendicular Cross Arcade, and Thornton’s Arcade; Grand Arcade is also Victorian but looks and feels less uplifting."
By the end it starts to get slightly more positive, emphases on 'slightly': "Leeds’ strongest points might be its small size and its north-central location; it’s easy to walk everywhere inside the city, and a short ride away are Ilkley, Skipton and the Dales."
Our visitor appeal gained a 6.5/10, beating Cardiff, Sheffield, Brighton and Nottingham.
Taking the top spot was Liverpool followed by Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. Read the full ranking here.
An award-winning Sardinian restaurant made famous in Sheffield is now opening in Leeds
Clementine Hall
This family-run restaurant has chosen Leeds as their second location, and we're very glad they have.
Introducing Domo, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
Images: The Sheff
They've been teasing a second site for some time now but finally the cat is firmly out of the bag as they've announced they'll be bringing Domo to Leeds.
But where might you ask? Well, none other than the scenic location of the Lockside overlooking the canal.
Slotting right in next to BAKE, they're going to be in very good company indeed.
Image: The Sheff
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Domo said: "So most of you guessed it right...it’s been a long time coming but Domo 2.0 is finally cooking.
"Here’s a little sneak peek at our week which we’ve mostly spent admiring the views and getting to know the new neighbours …. If you can guess where it is there’s a glass of bubbly on us next time we see you. To be continued ………"
That's all the information we have so far, but we'll keep you in the loop as and when we find out more.
We can't wait to have you here in Leeds Domo, but for now we'll pop round to Sheffield to get our Domo fix and we highly suggest you do too.
Sophie Smith -
10th February 2022 
