A popular bar in Leeds famous for hosting some of the biggest UK artists will mark its 10th birthday with a year packed with events.
Belgrave Music Hall was founded in 2013 by the city’s music legends Si Stevens, Ash Kollakowski and Dan Crouch in a bid to bring under-represented arts and culture to Leeds city centre. A decade on, the venue hosts resident DJs play in the Canteen seven days a week and Music Hall has hosted an array of award-winning artists from Royal Blood, Jorja Smith, Stormzy and The Fall.
The Belgrave is also known for showcasing the very best in music, cinema, art and food. The popular venue has the UK’s longest-running street food festival in the UK and the resident kitchens were once home to the city’s favourites Layne’s Espresso, Bundobust and Manjit’s Kitchen.
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However, the venue now houses Dough Boys, a Yorkshire take on the New York-style slice bar, and a homemade burger bar named Patty’s. Belgrave Music Hall Co-founder Simon Stevens said: “I’m really not sure what we expected when we first opened in 2013 but it’s amazing to be making plans for our 10th anniversary year.
"I think it was more good luck than good judgement but the city definitely felt ready for change in 2013 and we’re incredibly appreciative to all the people that helped make it possible.”
They will be kicking off the celebrations with a massive free New Years' Eve bash with DJs playing hits from the last decade.
Critically acclaimed British MC Loyle Carner will also be taking up residency in the Music Hall for two nights of live music on March 25 and 26.
More details on the full programme will be coming in the new year. However, the Belgrave has announced the city’s institutions such as Jumbo Records, Crash Records, Leeds International Festival of Ideas, Thought Bubble Festival, Leeds International Film Festival and Welcome Skate Store will all be taking over the venue and collaborating on events among many others.
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