Last Friday evening (29th November) Yorkshire Gig Guide attended an event held at Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane, Leeds where we were entertained by solo artist Look Yonder, group Jacobean Ruff and headlining group Purple Emperors. This was the first time we have been to a performance at this venue and we enjoyed the whole experience. We were made very welcome even though we arrived somewhat early. It was well attended by a large number of young people who clearly enjoyed themselves too.
There are regular events at this venue. find out more here
If you are looking for something a little different give it a try.
Denis
Yorkshire Gig Guide
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Sunday, 17 November 2013
MARTIN HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE PRESENTS: CENTRE STAGE 2014
Registration for Centre Stage 2014 is now open and Martin House Children’s Hospice, together with Leeds & Reading Festivals, look forward to the new search for the act who will ultimately claim the prize of playing at next summer’s Leeds AND Reading Festivals, and a music performance video with Shot by Sodium.
The competition has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2009 and continues to receive involvement and support from Yorkshire bands Embrace, Pigeon Detectives, The Cribs and Pulled Apart by Horses. Now in its fifth year, the Centre Stage Competition, which raises vital funds for the hospice, is inviting young bands and soloists of ANY genre to enter. Participants must be between 11- 21 years old and from North or West Yorkshire.
Over the
coming months, registered acts will undertake their own fundraising for Martin
House, who witness the therapeutic benefits of music first hand within the
hospice. Once registered, acts will be automatically entered into the Heats,
which will take place mid-late April (dates to be announced very shortly).
Having been judged by a professional industry panel, the lucky finalists will
take to the stage at O2 Academy, Leeds, on 23rd July, following a professional
mentoring day.
The
competition is just about to hit the big £150,000 mark in terms of funds raised,
and all of this has been channeled directly into the care of the children and their
families. Sponsorship for the year ahead has already been secured from National
Breakdown and Blacks Solicitors, so Martin House are hoping that, with such
support in place, CS2014 will take them close to the £200,000 mark.
Centre Stage
2013 was a great success and welcomed its first winning band from North
Yorkshire, King No-One, who received an amazing reception at Leeds &
Reading. The band have remained involved with the charity ever since: they even
performed as 6,000 runners ran by at the Yorkshire Marathon last month, for
which Martin House was a partner charity!
Almost all of
the funds raised over the last year have now been received, and Centre Stage
Organiser, Sarah Smith, confirms: “the
total raised over the last year exceeds £45,000, and we still have some to
come. We continue to be overwhelmed by the support we get, not just from the
amazing contenders, but from key venues, companies and individuals, many of who
volunteer their professional services, which makes the whole project possible.”
Previous winners
‘The Mexanines’ are reaping the benefits of the exposure that Centre Stage has
given them as they are enjoying life on the road as the main support for the
Pigeon Detectives on their current tour…. Could you now follow in their footsteps?
It’s not just
about the main prize, it’s also about the platform and exposure acts receive
and the fantastic prizes awarded, including a recording session with Sound
People at Eiger Studio for the runners up in addition to rewards for ‘best
fundraisers’ and ‘best door tallies’, but mostly it’s about YOUNG PEOPLE HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE!
Martin House Children’s Hospice: cares for children and young people, throughout Yorkshire, who have a life limiting illness. They support their families too, through the life of their child and through their bereavement. On opening in 1987, they were only the second children’s hospice in the UK. They now have an established teenage unit, Whitby Lodge, which was the first in the world to open. Martin House needs to raise almost £5m this year to run, receiving less than 12% from Government sources.
Martin House Children’s Hospice: cares for children and young people, throughout Yorkshire, who have a life limiting illness. They support their families too, through the life of their child and through their bereavement. On opening in 1987, they were only the second children’s hospice in the UK. They now have an established teenage unit, Whitby Lodge, which was the first in the world to open. Martin House needs to raise almost £5m this year to run, receiving less than 12% from Government sources.
“I’d encourage
everyone to get involved; it could be you playing at Leeds & Reading”
Melvin Benn – MD Festival Republic
“Centre Stage
has opened up a whole new network of bands, mentors and amazing people”
Glassbody – Winners, 2012
For registration forms and conditions, email Sarah:
Or they can be downloaded from the charity’s website:
Friday, 27 September 2013
Winston still Running- Review
Winston On The Run is on tour around the country in a series of one-night performances and when it
arrives near you this is one not to miss.
We were lucky enough to catch the performance in Leeds at The Cariageworks. This granted us a very pleasurable hour and a half in the company of Mr Freddie Machin as the young Winston Churchill at a time in his life which is not usually common knowledge. Young Winston is in a dark hole, on the run and on the edge of success or failure.
The minimal stage setting and sound effects were outstanding and the performance was brilliant.
The play was written by Freddie Machin and John Walton and was produced and directed by John Walton.
An added bonus was the question and answer session for half an hour following the performance explaining how the play came about and telling us something of the lives of those who created it.
Set, lighting and costume cleverly done by Martin Thomas. Music and sound brought the set to life by Harri Chambers.
We urge you to see this play. You will not be disappointed.
Next at Otley Courthouse (4 October).
For more information including tour dates
Denis Heaton
Yorkshire Gig Guide
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| Freddie Machin. Photo: Rebecca Pitt |
We were lucky enough to catch the performance in Leeds at The Cariageworks. This granted us a very pleasurable hour and a half in the company of Mr Freddie Machin as the young Winston Churchill at a time in his life which is not usually common knowledge. Young Winston is in a dark hole, on the run and on the edge of success or failure.
The minimal stage setting and sound effects were outstanding and the performance was brilliant.
The play was written by Freddie Machin and John Walton and was produced and directed by John Walton.
An added bonus was the question and answer session for half an hour following the performance explaining how the play came about and telling us something of the lives of those who created it.
Set, lighting and costume cleverly done by Martin Thomas. Music and sound brought the set to life by Harri Chambers.
We urge you to see this play. You will not be disappointed.
Next at Otley Courthouse (4 October).
For more information including tour dates
Denis Heaton
Yorkshire Gig Guide
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Leeds underground begins
The first night of the Leeds Underground got off to a good start at Carpe Diem. Full Line Up Here>
This event will be continuing at various venues throughout Leeds untill the 22nd of August.
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| Test Transmission |
They are all hoping to raise lots of money for their charity which is Martin House Children's Hospice.
Try to get along and suport this worthwhile cause whilst having a good time into the bargain.
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| Monster Jaw |
Denis
Yorkshire Gig Guide
Saturday, 10 August 2013
It's all happning at the Grove (Leeds)
work they do.whilst collecting funds that will go along way to maintain the upkeep of martinhouse.org.UK/
running from the10/08/13to11/08/13 starting at 1-30p.m. both days. along with the excellent artist there is a good selection of ale and food. Come on down and join in a good day out.
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| Michell Dalgety and Matt White fund raisers |
Yorkshire gig guide
Thursday, 18 July 2013
A New Year and another Superband
Icarus, Jacobean Ruff, Roman Bison, The Imports, Headwire, Pony & Trap, Amazing Scuba Divers, The Puppeteers, King No-One, Quentin's Basement and Yo Preston who entertained us for the next 2 hours all hoping to claim the prize to play at Leeds and Reading Festival 2013. All these young bands have raised over £1000 each for Martin House Children's Hospice 
During the interval, whilst the Judges made their deliberations The Mexanines (winners 2011) gave a special performance with their new line-up. Eventually the results were in and all the bands were waiting with baited breath until they were announced.The Runners up were Jacobean Ruff
The Winners were King No-One who received their certificate to a roar of approval from the audience.
Centre Stage registration for 2014 is open in September 2013.
We will let you know how much was collected for Martin House when all the money has been collect
We wish all the entrants well as they clearly all have a great future and Congratulations yet again to King No-One. We are already looking forward to next years competition.
Denis
Yorkshire Gig Guide
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| the winners King No-One |
Monday, 15 July 2013
Centre stage Final - the final battle looms
MARTIN HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE’S CENTRE STAGE 2013
THE FINAL – O2
ACADEMY, LEEDS – 17TH JULY 2013
Back in April, Martin
House Children’s Hospice held their fourth, annual Centre Stage Heats at The
Wardrobe, Leeds. Over a thousand people came down to support almost thirty
local, young bands and artists who battled it out to earn themselves a place at
this month’s Final, where they will compete for a place on the bill at
both the Leeds and Reading Festivals this August.
The Final is
now looming and very eagerly anticipated, and is set to take place on Wednesday
17th July 2013 at O2 Academy, Leeds. The event will see their
most diverse range of contenders to date, and will be judged by a high
profile panel, including Jon McIldowie (Booker for Leeds and Reading),
Mike Heaton (Embrace) and Colin Oliver (Futuresound).
The evening
will be hosted by BBC Introducing’s Alan Raw, who will also be introducing the
winners when they take to the stage at the Leeds Festival.
The lucky
finalists are: Icarus, Roman Bison, The Puppeteers, Yo Preston, Pony and Trap,
Headwire, Jacobean Ruff, King No-One, The Amazing Scuba Divers, The Imports and
Quentin’s Basement - all fine examples of young people utterly dedicated to performing
music that they are so passionate about. Glassbody (2012’s winners) and The
Mexanines (2011’s winners) will also be performing as special guests.
Since securing
their places as finalists, the bands have been taking this opportunity very
seriously – upping their rehearsal times, writing new material and getting lots
of gigging practice. Not to mention continuing to fundraise and help raise the
profile of the competition. As preparation for the final, Martin House
organised professional mentor sessions at Old Chapel Studios, to answer any
last minute questions and to deliver some constructive advice for their big
performance.
Last year’s
final saw over 1300 music fans support the bands and Martin House and this year
looks set to attract an even bigger crowd! Tickets available now on O2 Academy,
Leeds, website, only £6.50/£4.50 concessions. People are also welcome to pay on
the door. Doors open and 6pm and the event will kick off just before 7pm.
Fantastic
prizes also awarded to ‘the best fundraisers’, ‘the runners up’ and ‘the act
to bring the most support’. Blacks Solicitors are assisting with sponsorship
for the event.
Centre
Stage Background: The premise of the Centre Stage competition is to
give young bands a fantastic platform, exposure and once in a lifetime
opportunity whilst raising vital funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice. In
2009, this new Martin House fundraising initiative was conceived: a musical
talent competition, which would invite all secondary schools and colleges in
West Yorkshire to take part and ultimately enter their most gifted musical
talent. Since its initial launch, by The Pigeon Detectives in Autumn 2009,
Centre Stage has so far provided a platform for over 130 young musical acts in
West and North Yorkshire and raised over £130,000 for Martin House Children’s
Hospice. The competition has the support of Embrace, The Pigeon Detectives, The
Cribs and Festival Republic.
In order to enter, artists must be under 21 years old
and in North or West Yorkshire. To put themselves forward for this fantastic
opportunity, artists/bands commit to undertake their own fundraising ventures
and raise vital funds for the hospice: to care for children and young adults,
with life limiting illnesses. The perfect example of young people helping young
people.
Martin House Children’s Hospice: Martin House Children’s Hospice cares for children
and young people, throughout Yorkshire, who have a life limiting illness. They
support their families too, through the life of their child and through their
bereavement. On opening in 1987, they were only the second children’s hospice
in the UK. They now have an established teenage unit, Whitby Lodge, which was
the first in the world to open. Martin House needs to raise almost £5m this
year to run, receiving less than 12% from Government sources.
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