The Welcome to Leeds stage: curated by DJ Lubi
Saturday 25th May
11am - 8pm
Located on Cookridge Street, Between The Radisson hotel and Henry Moore Institute
Presented by DJ Lubi
Free
Like last year, DJ Lubi is showcasing the next generation of emerging young Leeds jazz artists at his takeover of the Welcome To Leeds Stage in Cookridge Street on Saturday 25th May.
Line up includes:
7 15pm - 8pm: Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas
10 piece Brazilian music band who have sold out Brudenell Leeds and Blues Kitchen Manchester in the last 12 months. They'll be closing the stage with the last set from 7.15pm-8.00pm with their blend of sambajazz, MPB, forro, axé, Rio jazz-funk and Brazilian soul.
5 30m - 6 15pm: Afrodesia
4 30pm - 5 15pm: Nova.sol
3 30pm - 4 15pm: Naali Collective
2 30pm - 3 15pm: Oracle
1 30pm - 2 15pm: FEE (Fee Buckton Band)
12 30pm - 1 15pm: Away From Home
11 45am - 12 15pm: Joe Frost Trio
11am - 11 30am: Jascha Bingham Trio
About the Welcome to Leeds Stage:
From Friday 24th - Monday 27th May the free-entry, family friendly, outdoor Welcome to Leeds stage will be back on Cookridge Street as part of Leeds Jazz Festival 2024! The stage is programmed in collaboration with Leeds Conservatoire, Sable, DJ Lubi, Launchpad and JazzLeeds to bring you the best of local talent.
Situated between The Light and Henry Moore Institute, the stage has its own seating area, with food and drink on hand throughout the weekend, supplied by Radisson Blu and Browns. This year boasts an expanded food and beverage offering featuring a pop-up bar from North - who alongside ATA Records have created the official Leeds Jazz Festival beer and food from Little Bao Boy.
The Welcome to Leeds stage is produced by LeedsBID alongside New Citizens and with backline support from Eiger Studios. Public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England alongside Launchpad pays artist fees on the Welcome to Leeds stage and we are incredibly thankful for their support.