A Harry Enfield impersonator and his friend made headlines last weekend after the pair impersonated 90s sitcom stars Kevin and Perry at a music festival and were filmed in character 'avin it large in a field.
They went viral after a clip shared widely online showed the pair raving at County Durham’s Hardwick Live Festival last weekend - and now it looks like they're about to do it all again, this time in Leeds.
It's been revealed the duo will be coming to Leeds club night Quids In for a special Ibiza party, where they'll be donning their outfits once again for a special Kevin and Perry tribute DJ set.
Hosted at nightclub Pryzm, the pair will be in full costume and character playing all the classics from the cult 00s movie, including Fatboy Slim's Love Island and the iconic hit Big GIrl by Precocious Brats (better known as All I Wanna Do Is Do It).
Image: Voodoo Events
As the club night name suggests, it's literally a quid in here before 11 pm, with the doors to Pryzm open from 10 pm. On top of that, drinks at the bar start from just £1.50 - making it one of the cheapest nights out in Leeds.
Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday (30 August), this not to be missed night will span over three rooms with the Kevin and Perry lookalikes performing on the main stage.
Elsewhere, there'll be RnB and hip-hop playing in the club's intimate Curve room and a throwback indie room playing everything from The Kooks to The Courteeners for guitar music fans in the disco area.
Sharing the news of their mega booking, organisers Voodoo Events said:
"Have you seen this viral video? We’ve spent the last 24 hours trying to track these guys down…
"Guess who’s found them & booked them for a Ibiza Rave DJ set this Monday at Quids In! Quids In Goes LARGE!!! Ibiza Rave hosted by Kevin & Perry*. #AllIWannaDoIsDoIt #QuidsInGoesLarge
"*we know they look like the real thing, but this is a tribute act"
To find out more and grab tickets in advance, head over to the event listing here.
News
A new bar dedicated to Guinness and games is coming to Leeds city centre
Expect live music, a load of craic and plenty of Guinness at Leeds' brand-new bar.
Opening on Leeds' bustling Merrion Street, 'Love, Jackie' is the latest concept from the team behind Roxy Ball Room and King Pins.
Love, Jackie will be taking over a 7,000 sq ft space,and will be promising proper prints, late nights and plenty of Irish charm.
Pouring will be the holy trinity of Irish stouts - Guinness, Beamish and Murphy's.
Image: Supplied
These will be served alongside Leeds' own Kirkstall Virtuous IPA and a vast whiskey selection that celebrates the best of Ireland.
Games wise, try your hand at crazy pool, interactive darts, shuffleboard and karaoke. There will also be live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The opening comes as Merrion Street enjoys a new wave of investment and hospitality openings, helping bring new life to one of Leeds' best known night life attractions.
Image: Supplied
Matt Jones, CEO of Professionals at Play, said: “Everyone knows a Jackie. She’s the one who gets everyone together, convinces you to stay for another and makes sure there’s never a dull moment.
“We wanted to create a pub with that same personality. Somewhere with brilliant drinks, live music, plenty of games and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget you were only popping in for one.
“Merrion Street is coming back to life, and we’re excited to be part of its next chapter. We think Jackie will fit right in. And because Jackie’s never been one to turn up empty-handed, the first drink’s on her."
We'll keep you updated on opening times as and when we find out, but for now you can sign up here for a pint of free Guinness. Cheers to that!
Leeds City Council granted £1.6m to tackle rough sleeping by Christmas
Clementine Hall
A £1.6m grant has been given by the government to Leeds City Council to help tackle rough sleeping.
The funding has been allocated to Leeds City Council as part of the Government’s national Rough Sleeping Programme.
The overall target is to help rough sleepovers off the streets by Christmas through providing safe accommodation.
The council have said that voluntary organisations and charities will be able to help them reach this target.
The council report said: "This funding will be used for immediate interventions to ensure all those rough sleeping have an offer of accommodation by Christmas and support longer term sustainment of accommodation.
“The initial target is to provide a suitable offer of accommodation for everyone who is rough sleeping by Christmas 2026.
“Providing a path into supported accommodation and independent living is the key objective and sustaining this independent living with, where necessary, ongoing support to prevent any return to rough sleeping and homelessness.”
The government announcement spoke of the scheme: "The programme is intended to support people experiencing rough sleeping.
"People experiencing rough sleeping may have differing entitlements to housing and support depending on their individual circumstances, including their immigration status and eligibility for public funds."
The funding is intended to help provide immediate support for people currently sleeping on the streets, while also helping them access longer-term accommodation and the support needed to maintain independent living.
By working with local charities and voluntary organisations, the council hopes to ensure people are not only offered a place to stay but are also given the help they need to avoid returning to the streets.
Georgina Pellant -
27th August 2021 
