Tag archive for ‘Music’
By Guest Editorial On Friday, February 27th, 2015
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Meet the singer from Wakefield who penned a ‘Hairy Vagina’ song

EXCLUSIVE: A singer-songwriter from Wakefield has penned a song about a hairy vagina. Image: Elliot Beckwith. 19-year-old Elliot Beckwith, signed to Rolling Tear records of Sony Distribution, penned his ‘Hairy More...

By Hasan Faridi On Wednesday, February 4th, 2015
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The Voice 2015: Meet the student from Leeds hoping to wow the judges

EXCLUSIVE: A singer/songwriter hailing from the city of Leeds is set to appear on The Voice this weekend. Harris Hameed, a 17-year-old student who has just finished his GSCE’s, will attempt to impress the a-list More...

By Guest Editorial On Friday, December 19th, 2014
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Scars on 45 to return to its Bradford roots for special reception

Scars on 45 are to be given a civic reception in their home city in recognition of their musical achievements. The alt rock/pop band, whose members all hail from Bradford, have been invited for a special reception More...

By Guest Editorial On Thursday, December 11th, 2014
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LISTEN: Brighouse musician pens touching tribute to crash victims

Image: YouTube A moving song has been sung by a Brighouse musician to highlight the tragic consequences of drink driving in the run up to Christmas. ‘1000 Tears’, penned by Roger Davies and commissioned by Kirklees More...

By Guest Editorial On Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
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Metallica set to headline Reading and Leeds 2015

Metallica have been announced as Reading and Leeds’ headliners at next summer’s festivals. With a career spanning over three decades and more than 110 million records sold across the world, it will be the fourth More...

By Guest Editorial On Thursday, September 11th, 2014
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The Cockpit in Leeds closes after 20 years of music

/* Image courtesy: The Cockpit A Leeds music venue that hosted gigs by artists such as Amy Winehouse and the Kaiser Chiefs has announced it has closed. The Cockpit opened in 1994 and was closed for More...

By Guest Editorial On Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
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Rain fails to dampen moods at Oakwell Music Festival

/* The first-ever Oakwell Music Festival has been hailed a huge success as over 3,000 people flocked through the gates. Held on 12 July at the Oakwell Hall Country Park in Birstall, the festival played More...

By Guest Editorial On Thursday, June 19th, 2014
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Folk award winners Lau heading to the Halifax Minster

/* Folk group Lau are to perform in candlelight inside the Halifax Minster later this month as part of the Halifax Festival. Lau, crowned ‘Best Group’ in the 2013 BBC Radio Two Folk Awards, will More...