The Welcome to Leeds Stage: curated by Leeds Conservatoire
Friday 24th May
1pm - 3 40pm
Located on Cookridge Street, Between The Radisson hotel and Henry Moore Institute
Presented by Leeds Conservatoire
Free
For the first time we’re delighted to welcome Leeds Conservatoire to the Welcome to Leeds stage. Kicking off the bank holiday weekend with lunchtime performances.
Line up includes:
1pm - 1 40pm: Nautilus
Asher Freeman Tenor Sax / Scarlett Baxter Drums / Jacob Booth Keys / Sol Christopher Guitar / Sean Anglim Bass
2pm - 2 40pm: Sam Hughes Trio
The Sam Hughes trio fuse together contemporary Jazz, Rock and Scottish Folk. They play original up beat music that takes aspects from each of these genres to form their original sound. They really do play something for everyone.
Sam Hughes Guitar / Nika Ticciati Bass / Charlie Tanner Drums
3pm - 3 40pm: Man Child
Toby Freeman Bass & Synth / Charlie Davies sax & synth / Scarlett Baxter drum kit / Joe Frost Keys / Sol Christopher Guitar
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.