Nice Up Again
Sat 7th September 1pm
FREE EVENT
Hibiscus Rising by Yinka Shonibare, Meadow Lane Leeds LS11 5BJ
Hibiscus Rising provides the stunning venue for this celebration of musical cultures that people have brought to Leeds from across the world. There will be spoken word performances too.
The line-up includes Bassa Bassa, Music House Youth, SilverFinger Singh & Inder GoldFinger, Des Hurley, Christy Herron & Gerry Brownridge (Leeds Irish Arts) and Ey Up Klezmer!, with DJ Festus and DJ Vicky providing us with an African soundtrack. This is music that crossses continents and builds bridges.
Culture Night - Traditional Irish Music Evening
Fri 20th September 5:45pm
FREE EVENT
Seven Artspace, 31(a) Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3PD
Start the weekend with a session of traditional Irish music. All musicians welcome!
Celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of Culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and opening pathways to ongoing engagement.
Traditional Irish Music Evening: International Uilleann Piping Day
Fri 1st November 6:45pm
FREE EVENT
The New George, Commercial Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3AQ
International Uilleann Piping Day on Saturday 2nd November is a global celebration of the Irish pipes or 'uilleann pipes'
The Irish uilleann (elbow) pipes have been recognised as an important and unique cultural heritage symbol by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Please note: only artists booked in advance may perform.
'New Year Trad'. Traditional Irish Music Evening
Sun 5th January 6pm
FREE EVENT
The Foundation, Otley Rd, Adel, Leeds LS16 7NR
Start the year with an early evening of traditional Irish music.
Please note: only artists booked in advance may perform.
'Imbolic-St Brigid's Day.' Folk & Traditional Irish Music Evening
Fri 31st January 6:45pm
FREE EVENT
The Terminus, Stonegate Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4HY
Imbolc is a gaelic seasonal festival celebrated between January 31 and February 2 – halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox. Imbolc is also the feast day of St. Brigid.
The celebration of St Brigid's Day on 1st February - Ireland's patroness saint-has since 2023 been a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
Please note: only artists booked in advance may perform.
Exploring the Musical Traditions of County Leitrim & County Fermanagh
Throughout 2024
ONLINE PRESENTATION
Supported by Arts Council England, the project also includes stories from the North Leitrim Leeds-Irish diaspora.
Available online now.
Exploring the Musical Traditions of County Cork & County Kerry
Throughout 2024
ONLINE PRESENTATION
The project explores the musical traditions of County Cork and County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland, in particular the music of the ‘Sliabh Luachra’ area.
‘Sliabh Luachra’ (pronounced Sleeve Loucra) is the mountainous region along the Cork/Kerry border in the province of Munster straddling the county boundaries of Cork and Kerry.
The name ‘Sliabh Luachra’ means "a mountain of rushes". Supported by Arts Council England, the project also includes musical stories from the Cork & Kerry Leeds-Irish diaspora.
Available online now.
The Leeds Irish Music Programme
All shows now available online
FREE RADIO BROADCAST
East Leeds FM, Old Seacroft Chapel, 1081 York Road, Leeds LS14 6JB
In addition to exploring different traditional Irish music historical regional influences and themes, the four programmes during Irish History Month 2021 caught up with local Irish organisations Leeds CCE (Irish Musicians Association), Leeds Irish Health & Homes, The Leeds St Patrick’s Day Committee and Leeds Irish Centre. East Leeds FM have up a standalone radio show page on the Chapel FM website for the series to listen back to all the programmes.
www.chapelfm.co.uk
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