Rubbish Words
18th-20th October
Leeds Corn Exchange
As part of the Poetry School’s Summit Festival, the National Poetry Centre is unleashing ‘Rubbish Words’, a three-day pop-up poetry event in Leeds which invites you to create poetry and art from recycled newspapers, posters, magazines and other found words.
Poet Sarah Dawson will be assisting throughout, with artist George Storm Fletcher creating a collage from all the poetry produced.
21st Sept 2024
Battle Of Holbeck Moor
Crossflatts Park Beeston, LS11 7BQ
In 1936 fascists led by Oswald Mosely descended on Holbeck to spread their hate. They were met by 30,000 anti-fascists who repeatedly sang The Red Flag to drown out their speeches. The fascists retreated under a hail of stones, one hitting Mosley himself.
In September the battle is being commemorated with a long awaited Civic Trust Blue Plaque. This comes at a time when we’ve seen a spate of far right attacks across the country. And just like the anti-racists on Holbeck Moor, and Cable street and up and down the country in the 1930s, in 2024 the fascists were outnumbered and sent packing once again. A reminder that the threat is ever present but that there are many many more of us than them.
Free/PAYF - Book here!
Rave Against Racism
13th July
Beaver Works, LS101AD
Get ready to dance for a cause at the most inclusive rave event of the year—Rave Against Racism! Join us for our debut, taking place at the iconic Beaver Works in Leeds, this 12-hour non-stop party is more than just a rave; it's a powerful statement against discrimination and inequality. We're bringing together a vibrant community of open-minded music lovers who are ready to make a difference and have a blast while doing it. I’ll be running the Hip Hop room with D3!
22nd June 2024
Beeston Festival
Crossflatts Park Beeston, LS11 7BQ
Beeston Festival is a celebration of everything that’s good in our diverse and vibrant community in Leeds. I’ll be managing the Emerge stage for the day where we’ll be celebrating poetry, music and dance by refugee and migrant artists.
Just turn up on the day!
Exhale Street Party
8th June 2024
24 Regent Terrace, Burley, Leeds LS6 1NP
On the 8th June, Exhale are hosting their biggest event to date. A Street Party! They’re taking over the inside and outside of All Hallows’ Church, to provide a glorious day festival filled with live music, makers market, family-friendly workshops & activities, clothes swap and obviously tasty, tasty food! Made with Love. I’ll be hosting kid friendly green art activities throughout the day.
Just turn up on the day!