Yorkshire Post - Music Feed

Rod Stewart confirms date at new Leeds arena

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:51:16 GMT

VETERAN rocker Rod Stewart is the latest big name to confirm a show at the new Leeds concert arena.

Boy band on course for UK dates during world tour

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:09:31 GMT

Boy band One Direction have announced plans for a world tour next year.

Ticket charges for first  time at Party in the Park

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:31:16 GMT

THE annual Party in the Park pop concert in Leeds is introducing ticket charges for the first time in its history.

The Big Interview: Noddy Holder

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:55:14 GMT

Noddy Holder became a household name in the 1970s with rock band Slade. Now he’s back on the road and reminiscing about his life and a certain Christmas song. He talks to Chris Bond.

David Coverdale: Still rocking after all these years

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:16:54 GMT

David Coverdale is best known as the frontman of Whitesnake. Chris Bond talks to the veteran rock star on the eve of a new UK tour.

Review: Live at Leeds

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:15:08 GMT

With more acts than ever on its bill, this year’s Live at Leeds firmly established itself as a vital part of the country’s musical calendar.

Video: Fans flock to Live at Leeds event

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:59:08 GMT

THOUSANDS of music fans will flood into Leeds this weekend as the seventh Live At Leeds festival takes place.

Electric friends are back on stage

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:39:51 GMT

A former member of the Human League and Heaven 17, Martyn Ware is one of the founders of BEF. Duncan Seaman spoke to him.

Review: Donizetti: L’assedio di Calais

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:58:12 GMT

English Touring Opera makes a highly convincing case that Donizetti’s chilling drama, based on a historically true story, The Siege of Calais, should be brought from obscurity and placed in the standard repertoire.

My Life: Cliff Richard

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:47:03 GMT

Some pop stars arrive in a blaze of fireworks and disappear just as quickly. Others enjoy careers which are more of a slow burn. Then there’s Cliff Richard.

Producers on stage for Live at Leeds

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:30:31 GMT

In recent years the role of the producer has changed dramatically. Witness Rudimental who have stepped from behind a mixing desk into live shows.

Stop blaming musicians and take a look at the real problems

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:45:27 GMT

From Elvis to the Rolling Stones, moral panics are nothing new. But, says Mark Casci, we may finally be on the verge of an outbreak of common sense.

Video: Don Revie’s daughter at Elland Road with her new band

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:48:18 GMT

THE DAUGHTER of legendary Leeds United boss Don Revie returned to the club’s Elland Road home with a set of musicians she hopes will be the next big thing.

JLS split - but Yorkshire shows go on

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:25:32 GMT

CHART-TOPPING boy band JLS have shocked fans by announcing they are to split after a string of hits and said: “It has been the most incredible journey.”

Suggs: Rocking until we are 70? It’s Madness

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:38:32 GMT

After that appearance on Buckingham Palace, Madness found a brand new audience . Duncan Seaman caught up with front man Suggs

The Dodge Brothers are back in town

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:28:28 GMT

The Dodge Brothers return to the Bradford International Film Festival this weekend. Chris Bond talks to bass player Mark Kermode and singer and guitarist Aly Hirji.

Review: Simple Minds, Leeds O2 Academy

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:04:06 GMT

WHEN you’re going to try and cram more than 30 years of hits into a live set, the chances are you’re going to be on stage for a long time.