The Leeds venue is inviting us all to two day-to-night parties featuring a stellar lineup of artists and local DJs.
It's time to raise a glass and say cheers to Project House as they celebrate one year in the city.
Since opening its doors in July 2023, Project House has hosted a wide variety of events, from sellout shows with Sky Ferreria, Nightmares on Wax and Idles, to Glass Onion vintage markets and popular Northern street food event, Peddler Market.
Its birthday event will be a huge celebration of everything that Project House brings to the city, from live music, street food, DJs, family activities and more.
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Party number will be a 'Hip Hop Party' taking place on Saturday 20 July with producer DJ YODA playing on an outdoor sound system, as well as a spectacular lineup of local DJs including Sangria Kong, Dman, Muddy Brown and DJ Agent M.
Local street food vendorws Homeboy Pizza Co and Braizin’ Squad will join Galleria in the courtyard serving food all day alongside games and kid-friendly activities.
The second party will kick off on Saturday 10 August with an all day disco, headline by none other than Horse Meat Disco with Farsley-based Sabroso Street Food and low 'n' slow specialists Koben joining Galleria in the courtyard.
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One of the venue’s owners, Ben Lewis, spoke of the importance of celebrating culture in the city: "Bringing Project House to life over the last year has been such a pleasure, giving Leeds another cultural space to attract new international names to the city, we’ve seen a number of artists who would ordinarily skip Leeds in favour of Manchester add Project House to their schedules, as well as providing a new space for Leeds’ own creators and curators to bring their events to.
"It feels like we’ve built a nice, wide ranging community of cultural events around Project House and these summer parties will be a great way of letting our hair down (and patting ourselves on the back a bit) for what we’ve achieved over the last 12 months, as well as looking forward to watch the future holds."
To attend both parties, all you have to do is sign up for free tickets via Project House's website.
30 years on from the film that changed everything, and following its successful world premiere run in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical is heading out on a major UK tour later this year, and will be taking to one of Leeds' most iconic stages this winter.
Written by Irvine Welsh – as adapted from his best-selling debut novel – and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, Trainspotting The Musical has been described by critics as ‘radical, invigorating and life-affirming’ since its premiere.
It’s said to be an unforgettable production that’ll have even the most sceptical audiences leave on a ‘consciousness-altering high.’
In 1996, the breakthrough British film of the same name was released and became the biggest grossing UK film of the year, winning a slew of awards in the process – including a BAFTA for Best Screenplay, and even being ranked tenth in the BFI’s top 100 greatest British films of the 20th century.
Now, three decades later, the industrial drug crazed working-class heroes of British youth culture are back… but this time, live on stage.
“I believe the musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film,” creator Irvine Welsh commented as the UK tour was announced this week.
“People need to think about the world we’re living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off. It’s what being human is all about. We’ve put together an incredible Scottish cast and I can’t wait to see them bring the musical to life.”
Trainspotting The Musical will taking to the stage at the Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 7 until Saturday 12 December 2026.
Leeds speakeasy crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world by industry experts
Clementine Hall
The beloved Domino Club is receiving its flowers, and rightly so.
Rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most respected accolade of excellence, The Pinnacle Guide is a worldwide ranking of the best bars across the globe.
Based on a thorough self-application process, rigorous assessment modules, followed by a series of spot check interviews and anonymous in-bar reviews, it's no easy feat to get a spot on this list.
Which is why it makes The Domino Club's achievement all that more impressive.
Known amongst locals and visitors alike as basically one of the coolest bars in town, the hidden speakeasy invites you through a barbershop in the Grand Arcade where downstairs you'll find a dimly lit jazz and cocktail bar oozing sex appeal.
Not only are the cocktails exceptional, but their live music listings is something to behold playing everything from jazz and funk to cabaret and disco every Wednesday - Sunday.
Announcing the news to Instagram, The Domino said: "Listed by The Pinnacle Guide. The Domino Club has been recognised on the global list of the world’s best bars.
"What began as a hidden basement bar in Leeds, built around live music, cocktails and atmosphere, is now being recognised alongside some of the finest bars in the world.
"A huge thank you to our team, musicians, suppliers and every single guest who has supported us over the years. This means a lot. Leeds belongs on the world cocktail map."
We absolutely could not agree more and if you haven't ventured behind the barbershop and discovered the magical Domino Club, then we very much recommend you do.
Clementine Hall -
17th June 2024 
