Emerging indie rockers Scott Viney & Pierce Kavanagh, aka ‘Little Fireworks', have just released their debut EP, Where Did the Light Go?. This fresh collection of four songs establishes Little Fireworks as true contenders to reignite some hope that's very much needed in these trying times. Think soft, heartbreaking verses and a huge, anthemic chorus.

Old Habits Die Hard, their fourteenth album, demonstrates the group's continued excellence, even after forty years!

The circumstances surrounding the composition of the Sinfonia da Requiem were bizarre, to say the least. Perhaps that comment only makes sense in the context of twentieth-century history, a perspective denied to contemporary understanding:

Zest Theatre has been a dynamic force in the arts sector for 17 years, crafting captivating experiences across a diverse array of platforms. Their award-winning work, lauded as ‘unpretentious’ by The Stage and deemed ‘essential’ by The Guardian, spans theatres, festivals, public spaces, schools, and digital platforms. Zest's journey began in 2007 following its founder, Toby Ealden, work within youth arts in Lincolnshire, laying the foundation for an organisation that would grow to national prominence and become an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Zest's success, however, isn't solely measured by productions; it's about the impact on individuals' lives as Toby explains.

The interaction between each player is impressive; the resonance and tone lift the music, and for a disc of relatively unknown pieces, it is one that anyone who loves the genre will relish.

LYR, John Agard, Stuart Maconie, Selena Godden, Helen Lederer and DJ Paulette are due to headine Leeds Lit Fest 2024!

'Willson Williams’ witnesses the meeting of two likeminded musicians who’ve built their successful, independent careers on inventive folk instrumentation, reflective and sincere lyricism, and not a small amount of self-deprecation. Their modest confessionals, written poetically and over nostalgic and atmospheric melodies, are as relatable as ever, and together they find new ways to unpack their feelings. With their truly personal project proving extremely captivating, we caught up with them both to learn more.