Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – April 2025
Wed 2nd Apr '25, 6:00pm
Our regular open mic for performers age 25 and younger. We welcome new participants who want to perform music, spoken word, theatre, or other arts.
Have a look through our past programmes to listen or watch again. You can even filter the results to find the kind of programmes you're particularly interested in.
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ProgrammeWed 2nd Apr '25, 6:00pm
Our regular open mic for performers age 25 and younger. We welcome new participants who want to perform music, spoken word, theatre, or other arts.
Tue 1st Apr '25, 4:00pm
With our global theme, Anna Aslanyan talks about her book on the delicate art of translation, Dancing on Ropes; and poet Linda France presents Ep 5 of the powerful In Our Element.
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ProgrammeSat 29th Mar '25, 7:00pm
Fearnville Fest is a pilot programme supported by East Leeds Project, Space2 Leeds, and The Old Fire Station celebrating culture and community across the last weekend of March.
Fri 28th Mar '25, 4:00pm
This month our hosts talk about the 'Superbowl of cinema', The Oscars! They also discuss the big winner of this year, Anora.
Fri 28th Mar '25, 10:00pm
We venture to the North East to meet two times winners of the Wetherby Drovers March Contest, Fishburn Band.
Fri 28th Mar '25, 11:00pm
Back again for another month of club classics as we head into spring!
Wed 26th Mar '25, 3:00pm
Celebrating the International Women's Day this month on Woza Africa!
Wed 26th Mar '25, 8:00pm
A sparky crew of photographers and video-makers have been documenting the Leeds ceasefire demos. Listen in to find out more.
Wed 26th Mar '25, 5:00pm
Toby, Alex and Nox are back for another week, playing all the music you wanna hear right now AND a new game.
Tue 25th Mar '25, 4:00pm
Geoff Tranter talks about the shared history of Leeds & German city Dortmund & the value of city twinning. Plus street artist Stewy on his new wall portrait of poet Tony Harrison.
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ProgrammeTue 25th Mar '25, 2:30pm
Ladies First is a one-off show by Leeds Conservatoire students. Join us as we delve into the dynamics of family relationships, what’s new in the media and Mother’s Day.
Mon 24th Mar '25, 2:00pm
From navigating the industry as a performer to the lessons learned along the way, Linda-Ray shares her insights, stories, and a few unexpected twists.
Sun 23rd Mar '25, 11:00pm
Peter Jukes and Hardeep Matharu discuss the decline of America with Otto English.
Fri 21st Mar '25, 11:00pm
DJ KHAOS RETURNS TO THE SOURCE WITH DARK TECH DRUM & BASS #9. BACK TO THE JUNGLIST!
Thu 20th Mar '25, 5:00pm
We hear a soundscape made from the collection of memory interviews - created by Amos Pearse De Wolf.
Wed 19th Mar '25, 5:00pm
Back again for another week of Teenage Daydream with Toby & the gang.
Wed 19th Mar '25, 4:00pm
Stories about how a photograph of his relatives home in Sudan has travelled with Musa throughout his migration journey from East Africa to Leeds.
Tue 18th Mar '25, 4:00pm
Poetry magazine Pennine Platform is flourishing. Four poets from the current Issue discuss what gives a poem staying power, with Editor Julia Deakin.
Fri 14th Mar '25, 10:00pm
Brubeck, Jamal, Bill Frisell, George Benson, plus - Ry Cooder. Peter reads Billy Collins. Paul Gonsalves meets Earl Hines - and yet Nina Simone Steals The Show
Fri 14th Mar '25, 4:00pm
This month we are talking all things improvisation, particularly Cold Bath Street Improvisation, with Simon Partridge, Kyle Hughes and Colin Robinson.
Fri 14th Mar '25, 3:00pm
As the start visions dancing in your mind, Stephen brings you a brand new tribute episode, dedicated to the Electric Light Orchestra. Looks like Blue Skys are coming this way.
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ProgrammeFri 14th Mar '25, 5:00pm
Back again for another week of Friday Fry Up!
Fri 14th Mar '25, 4:00pm
Fearnville Leisure Centre is about to be rebuilt, Norman listen to stories from the people who’ve worked, exercised and spent happy times in this East Leeds landmark.
Fri 14th Mar '25, 4:00pm
A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Ann, Lindsey and James remember childhood visits, and look forward to the new building.
Fri 14th Mar '25, 4:00pm
A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Do you know your BOKWA from your Badminton? Centre users Christine, Grant, Maggie and
Fri 14th Mar '25, 4:00pm
A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Jamie, Theresa, David have fond memories of visiting Fearnville as children.
Fri 14th Mar '25, 4:00pm
A longer version of some of the memories of Fearnville gathered by the East Leeds Project. Deputy manager Wayne Harding loves the sports centre where he’s worked since the 1980s.
Thu 13th Mar '25, 5:00pm
This episode we look into different aspects of French culture - what did we find out?
Wed 12th Mar '25, 8:00pm
Clarrie and friends join us to give energy saving tips, Tim talks about community energy and Neil tells us why he was arrested for peaceful protest.
Wed 12th Mar '25, 6:00pm
Join Trev and Daz as they trawl through the detritus of life!