The Music in Leeds encompasses a variety of styles and genres, including rock, pop and electronic. While groups like Soft Cell, the Kaiser Chiefs, the Wedding Present, Utah Saints and the Bridewell Taxis have gained success in the mainstream, Gang of Four, the Sisters of Mercy, Chumbawamba and the Mission have helped to define genres like punk rock, gothic rock and post-punk.
In a 2018 article for the Independent, Leeds was described as "one of the best UK cities for live music", due to both major venues like the O2 Academy Leeds and First Direct Arena and grassroots venues like the Brudenell Social Club, Wharf Chambers and the Hyde Park Book Club.[2] The city also plays host to festivals like Leeds Festival, Slam Dunk Festival, Live at Leeds and Damnation Festival.[2][3][4]
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- ^ a b O'Connor, Roisin (30 April 2018). "Why Leeds is one of the best UK cities for live music". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ Law, Sam (5 November 2019). "9 OF THE MOST METAL MOMENTS FROM DAMNATION FESTIVAL 2019". Kerrang!. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ Richards, Will (25 August 2020). "Code Orange, Billy Talent, While She Sleeps and more join Slam Dunk 2021 line-up". NME. Retrieved 20 November 2020.