The Monthly Guide to Leeds

It’s a festive special - as we go behind the scenes at the Rock and Roll Panto, delve into Temple Newsam’s amazing illuminations, and get the lowdown on this year’s Queen’s Hotel projection. Hosted by Larry Budd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 2024 Join host Larry Budd, with a look ahead to the amazing The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe at Leeds Playhouse, we speak to artist Pippa Hale about the powerful Ribbons sculpture, and Carol Vorderman tells us about her love for Leeds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 2024 Join host Larry Budd, for a special episode on the Leeds International Festival of Ideas.  We talk about neurodiversity, AI, and dystopia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 2024 Join host Larry Budd, as we hear all about the UK’s Best Restaurant, Bavette in Horsforth! We also chat Cluedo 2 with TV star Jason Durr, and discover why the Leeds International Piano Competition is so highly-regarded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 2024 Join host Larry Budd, as we get the lowdown on the exciting White Cloth Hall which opens this month. We also hear about big changes at the Henry Moore Institute, and the Monopoly Leeds Takeover is finally here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 2024 Join Larry Budd this month as chat Leeds Pride, MONOPOLY Leeds Takeover and Leeds Comedy Festival. Featuring: Leeds Pride, Matt Jameson, Christine Talbot, Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival, Futuresound, Katherine Ryan, Bank of England and Monopoly Leeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 2024 Join Larry Budd this month as we go behind the scenes at Aire Street Workshops, we chat all things Leeds Lit Fest and its bumper year. Featuring: Jack Fallows, Jack Simpson, Take it Easy Labs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2024 Joining Larry Budd this month: Gaynor Faye talks about her Mum’s legacy as The Syndicate heads out on tour. The Monopoly Leeds takeover is coming…and where did it all go so right for Kirkstall Brewery? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your guide to Leeds featuring Everything Everything, Nathan Clarke, Brudenell Social Club, Matty Bovan and Ruckus24.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Welcome To Leeds Podcast for March 2024 is here. Joining Larry Budd this month: The Leodis Space Agency is launching for Easter - we go behind the scenes. We’re celebrating a birthday for Sofar Sounds in Leeds… And learning an extraordinary amount about BUGS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month: GUNS! (But in a good way). The Royal Armouries tells us all about its new firearms exhibition. We go behind the scenes at Leeds Playhouse. And hear about Beaverbrook’s investment into Leeds’ jewellery quarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Welcome To Leeds Podcast of 2024 is OUT NOW. In this episode, Larry Budd looks ahead to 2024, including a special theatre chat with Nick Ahad, we talk about restaurant openings with Flat Iron and Galleria, and we hear all about Gaydio’s plans for Leeds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Welcome To Leeds Podcast is OUT NOW. Joining Larry Budd this month: The amazing creatives behind Briggate’s Xmas lights and the Queens Hotel projection, we hear from the cast of Leeds Playhousespectacular production of Oliver!, and we speak to Hayley Tamaddon, LDM Basketball, and Pizza Pilgrims! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month: Comedy legend Andy Parsons on his love for the City Varieties, the newest addition to Leeds’ sculpture story, and the married couple trying to make us all feel better about life. Listen on all GREAT podcast services - or here https://anchor.fm/welcometoleeds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Welcome To Leeds Podcast is OUT NOW. Joining Larry Budd this month: Cherry Healey at the Leeds International Festival of Ideas. Louise Shorter chats to us, as a new Peter Sutcliffe drama is released on ITV, and TV fashion guru Kat Farmer shares with us her love of Leeds. Listen on all GREAT podcast services - or here 👉 https://anchor.fm/welcometoleeds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

The latest Welcome To Leeds Podcast is here. Hello Setpmebr 2023. Joining Larry Budd this month: Stevie Ward, The Leeds International Festival of Ideas, Restaurant Bar & Grill, Projecting Grief - as well as our top picks for the month ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Welcome To Leeds Podcast is OUT NOW. Joining Larry Budd this month: Leeds Festival is about to arrive at Bramham Park, we’ve been for a lookaround. Leeds Pride is back, bigger than ever, and we’ve been making a Pride Cocktail at Harvey Nichols. AND hear all about Leeds’ newest venue: Project House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Welcome To Leeds Podcast is OUT NOW. Joining Larry Budd this month: Christopher Eccleston, the Leeds Comedy Festival, and get the lowdown on Leeds 2023’s powerful public art installation in City Square. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Welcome To Leeds Podcast is HERE. Joining Larry Budd this month: The legendary Brandon Block, insta star Laura Belbin / Knee Deep In Life, and we hear all about Leeds’ newest powerful street art with Women’s Lives Leeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month: The long-awaiting return of the Hyde Park Picture House, the much-anticipated Leeds Jazz Festival, and the diner that could lay claim to being the oldest in Leeds. Listen on all GREAT podcast services - or here 👉  https://anchor.fm/welcometoleeds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month: Sandra Marvin chats over Sister Act and Leeds, we also chat to Leeds' smallest book shop and we catch up with Canvas Yard, a new outdoor space with plans for three big dance music festivals in 2023. Listen on all GREAT podcast services - or here 👉  https://anchor.fm/welcometoleeds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month: Maisie Adam chats over her love for Leeds, We meet the new Chief Executive of Thackray Museum of Medicine and we meet the new Welcome to Leeds Hosts.  Listen on all GREAT podcast services - or here 👉 https://anchor.fm/welcometoleeds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month: Philip Selway (Radiohead) chats over Independent Music Week, Firefly talk about their half-term Pottery Throwdown, we catch up with the planned summer "We're going on a Bear Hunt" plans, and we discuss Leeds Lit Fest Listen on all GREAT podcast services - or here 👉 https://anchor.fm/welcometoleeds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month: Sanchez Payne talks us through Leeds 2023, Latitude looks ahead to Burns Night - and we meet new MBE, Keranjeet Kaur Virdee from South Asian Arts. Listen on all GREAT podcast services - or here 👉 https://anchor.fm/welcometoleeds/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Larry Budd this month is “The Laughing Sikh”, Mandeep Dhaliwal - with her top picks for December. We also hear from comedian Marcus Brigstoke - and two of the performers at the brilliant Chow Down Drag Brunch. Find out more about Leeds -> welcometoleeds.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.