Sonic intensity: that’s the Flower-Corsano Duo. Add Group Inerane – a band of Tuareg musicians from Niger – and there’s an explosive mix of improv-thrash-jazz, desert psychedelia and West African Rock all in one evening.
There’s a swathe of excellent gigs happening this autumn in Leeds, and not without good reason. Here’s what’s coming up in October.
Don’t fancy spending another Sunday hungover down the greasy spoon? How’s about a green-themed afternoon quiz in an amazing coffee shop-cum-art gallery? Here’s something a bit different: there’s jam scones, art and £60 worth of theatre tickets up for grabs – all raising funds to help tackle climate change.
Seven years in the running, I Love West Leeds Arts Festival (1-24 July) will be hosted in airstream caravans, converted garden sheds and even a swimming pool! I asked director Jane Earnshaw about some the things we can expect to find at Leeds’ quirkiest little festival.
