The EDL come to Leeds and International Workers Day
The 4th of May was a very busy day for Leeds politically, no less than three different groups of people were out demonstrating! The first and probably the largest being the annual May Day celebrations to mark the passing of International Worker’s Day, technically on May 1st. About 300 people...
Leeds Introduces New Voucher Scheme for the Homeless
I’m sure a lot of us are guilty of avoiding eye contact with the ‘beggar’ obstructing our path in the street, either throwing what change we have at them or possibly just walking on by because ‘they only use that money on drugs and alcohol anyway’. However, homelessness...
Bleed From Within + Support at Cockpit.
Malevolence were up first. Every show the bands have picked a more local band to open up first and the Sheffield group were a really good choice. If you remember, I saw the band at The Well back in December (See Here) and I remember a lot of...
Leeds Met Introduces… Essence B
Emmanuel Bicharri better known as Essence B is a London based artist who is sending shock waves through the underground scene with his collection of Afrobeat club hits such as “Ghost money, Superwhine and Talk am” under independent London based Nigerian record label ‘Lodafriq Entertainment’. His first taste of the...
fun. @ O2 Academy
At 9:05pm on Tuesday 16th April the gathered crowd in Leeds’ O2 Academy were treated to a stunning and electrifying (sorry for the cliché) performance by Fun (stylised as ‘fun.’). Originating from New York City in 2008, the current roster features lead vocalist Nate Ruess, drummer Jack...
Stop Starin’… Get Wearin’!!
Ever wake up and spend at least half of your getting ready time just staring at your wardrobe wishing something would appear? Nothing ever does appear and then you end up practically running to uni because you are so late, wearing the same thing you wore a...
Could Leeds be the new Chelsea? Jamie Laing Interview
I recently caught up with Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing to talk about the opening of the new Candy Kittens pop-up store in Trinity Leeds. Candy Kittens is Jamie’s latest venture into the confectionary industry, combining his love for sweets, fashion and really hot girls. What...
Campus Sport Events Week: 15th – 19th April
University sport may be coming to an end for this year, but Leeds Met are holding a number of sporting events in April for you to get involved with. Campus Sport Events Week will be the 15th – 19th April and there are plenty of events...
Win a Table for 4 at One of Tiger Tiger’s New Bars
Please note what is written is a press release and not by a Met Online Writer. A top Leeds nightspot is set to dazzle the city’s partygoers with the celebrity-studded launch of two bars in March. Tiger Tiger, at The Light, 117 Albion St, Leeds, is opening Jewel...
Interview with Frightened Rabbit:
Ahead of the release of their 4th album Pedestrian Verse, and a gig at Leeds Metropolitan’s Union, Emily Dunlop catches up with Frightened Rabbit frontman, Scott Hutchinson to unravel their story, talk music and amongst other things, French cheese. Here’s what he had to say: For those who...
Leeds Met: An Unfair Pay Campus
This post was written by a member of the Leeds Met Greens. We’ve got a stall at Refreshers Fair on the 7th Feb as well as a film screening, on the same day at 17.30 at City Campus. Come say hello or email leedsmetgreens@gmail.com for more info; membership is free. Before Christmas I...
Live at Leeds 2013: Line-up announced!
The line-up for Live at Leeds 2013 has been announced, featuring over a hundred bands playing across twelve stages in venues across Leeds. This year’s line-up showcases some of the best British music around, including two Brit nominees and five of the BBC Sound of 2013 shortlist. Stealing...
