Meet the Cuppers taking pride in their cups of coffee
Ben Mitchell trained as a barista in Melbourne. He now runs a speciality coffee shop in Norwich called Artel, which uses Cuppers Choice...
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New record label launches as a platform for marginalised artists in The North
“There's still this idea of what an artist should look like; we’ve never fit into those boxes,” expresses Dirty Freud, the Leeds-based...
Making moves in Neo-Soul: The emerging artists fusing the best of soul and R&B
When it first emerged in the late 1990s, neo-soul was the new hybrid genre used to categorise a melodic marriage between the old-school...
Where to find your Valentine's Day treats in Leeds
You can still treat your special someone to a special something this Sunday. Whether you're celebrating love with a significant other or...
Nice List: Your guide to buying independent and local this Christmas
We've made a list (and checked it twice) full of all our favourite independent makers and sellers in The North. Whether you've been...
Assembly House: The backbone of the Leeds' creative community
Assembly House is the creative space in Armley that is empowering and uplifting Leeds’ creatives through commission projects, open calls...
Why writing to your loved ones is more important than ever.
During these turbulent times, it's important to check in with your loved ones. Why not brighten their day with some meaningful post? With...
Open Source Arts launches online grant scheme to fund artists during Covid-19 crisis.
The Kirkstall creative hub are collaborating with food waste charity Rainbow Junktion to turn their Art SOUP grant scheme into an online...
A Guide to The Best Veggie and Vegan spots in Leeds
Whether you’re a plant-based veteran or just looking for more ways to spend your meatless Mondays, you’re in luck: Leeds offers a banquet...
NRTH LASS Magazine: celebrating Women Grafting Up North
Bringing together designers, illustrators, photographers and writers across the region, NRTH LASS proves that it’s not so grim up North....
Nice to meet you: Getting to know Blancmange Lounge
Sheffield’s Blancmange Lounge is a collective of musicians who together have carved out their own scene within the city. With DIY values...
Ey up, what’s that? : A Guide to the Best Independent Spots in York
Forty-Five Vinyl Café 29 Micklegate, YO1 6JH As soon as you enter the dog-friendly Forty-Five Vinyl Café, you’re bound to feel at home....
A City and its Welcome: Celebrating three centuries of migrants in Leeds.
Alex King discusses the Leeds City Museum exhibition that celebrates the city’s important history of migrants, countering the nasty...
Art Doctors: helping you to reapproach contemporary art.
The Doctors are in. Walking into an art gallery can sometimes be a bit intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Art Doctors...
Make Noise: Making the Hull music scene more inclusive.
Safi Bugel talks to members Katie and Rosie about how Make Noise provides a network for female-identifying musicians and gig-goers in an...
Pop the Kettle on, Let’s Talk: Tackling the stigma around mental health, one brew at a time.
Talking about your mental health can seem intimidating; vulnerability and a fear of judgement are menacing enough to prevent anyone from...
Cole’s Gallery: Not Your Typical Arts Space
Slap-bang in the centre of Leeds, Cole’s Gallery is a small haven decorated by local artists. Founder Joss Cole talks to Yasmine...
Let Them Play: The Art Collective encouraging you to play more
Meet Let Them Play, the new art collective encouraging people to go back to their childish roots and integrate more play into everyday...
Party Mom Society: Making parties fun, safe and accessible
Hosting accessible workshops and the wildest of parties, Party Mom Society provide a safe space for anyone to come together, cut shapes...
A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN LEEDS
It is often difficult to imagine the bigger picture of environmental destruction and waste pollution when we all live within very small...
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