Live at Leeds 2009

Hello,

This is the first blog I have written for Leeds Beat. In fact, this is the first blog I have ever written. I’m throwing caution to the wind, waving goodbye to my blog-ginity and diving into bed with the blogging world.

So in keeping with the themes of this blog - “New bands, influential bands and events in Leeds” - I thought I would write about an upcoming event in Leeds featuring new and influential bands: Live at Leeds 2009.

Live at Leeds is back after two very successful years, bringing you the best in emerging regional talent alongside established national acts. The festival will take place at venues across the city on the Bank Holiday weekend of May 1st-3rd. Previous years have seen the likes of The Rascals, Metronomy, Wild Beasts and, unfortunately, The Pigeon Detectives taking to the stage. This year looks set to be a cracker with White Lies, Fionn Regan, The Maccabees and Art Brut on the bill.

The real delight of this festival, however, comes not from the headlining acts but from the 100 or so lesser known bands playing across the city, all of whom can be seen for the measly price of £10. Highlights include the brilliant Dartz!, local heroes Sky Larkin and Leeds grunge rockers Dinosaur Pile-up.

For more information check out:

Live at Leeds Website

Clash Music for news on the line-up.

Tom, Leeds Beat xx