What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Together with Leeds People’s Theatre, Slung Low has a new series of workshops for adults (18+) which will focus on vocal confidence. From the physical mechanics of speaking, aligning breath, body and voice to expressing yourself with authority, intention and clarity, over three sessions facilitated by our own Morven Macbeth
The Middle-tones community choir marked their tenth anniversary on the evening of 12 September at St Mary’s Parochial Hall in Middleton. It was a great success and the choir were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Stephen Holroyd along with family, friends and former members of the
A widower has hailed the “life-changing” impact of community groups for helping him emerge from years of loneliness and solitude to find his voice as a singer in one of Leeds’s best-known choirs. Colin Clark, 64, of Middleton, now performs sell-out shows to audiences of several hundred as a member
Do you remember the 1984-1985 miners’ strike? Did you take part or offer solidarity? This year is the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike and many people across West Yorkshire will be recalling their involvement or the involvement of their family. Leeds Trades Union Council are marking the anniversary with
The Music Federation Schools (Windmill in Belle Isle and Low Road, Hunslet) have supplied many of the vocal performances for the new Sainbury’s Christmas advert now being broadcast to TVs across the nation. The schools have for some time been renowned for their unique curriculum, incredibly high aspirations, and glowing
The Middle-Tones are a social group focussed on music and they are based, as you may have guessed, in Middleton. Funded by Awards for All and GiveLoveLeeds and lead by a dedicated committee chaired by Allan Garden. “Everyone enjoys music and even if you can’t play an instrument, you can
Spring has sprung. If you’re looking for a new activity but feel tied to the house with the children, this could be the perfect solution. Middleton Minstrels Ladies Choir was formed two years ago. Through funding and support from Awards for All and Leeds Community Fund, the facilities have been
If you passed by Tenants Hall on Monday night 31 October 2016 you would have been forgiven if you thought nothing was going on, all was quiet until the Middle Tone community choir group arrived in full costume fitting the time of the year. [slideshow_deploy id=’55731′] There were eerie sounds
HEA (Holbeck Elderly Aid) are starting a singing group at St Matthews Community Centre every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30 from 1st March, to provide an avenue for older adults to sing for the joy, health and camaraderie of song regardless of experience and expertise. The group will be aimed at adults,
Ladies who enjoy singing and a laugh are invited to an open taster session tomorrow evening (15 October 2015) as the Middleton Minstrels launch an evening choir session. The Minstrels already run a successful group on Friday mornings with a dozen members. The choir is now responding to requests from