Compassion, understanding, empathy, community and collaboration was at the forefront of this meet-up…I’ve come away feeling inspired, excited, uplifted and energised to do something BIG!
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Pretty Constrained: Blossom and Training Development CIC
Yesterday, 3:00pm
We talk to the founder of Blossom CIC and a Blossom Ambassador about how their lived experience motivated them to help women and girls feel safer, stronger and more supported.
The Dissent Dispatches 23: Student Protests in France
Mon 9th Nov '26, 5:00pm
Pablo discusses recent student protests in France with Fred and Nathalie from Radio Boomerang in Lille and Boris and Florian from La Compagnie du Tire Laine in Lille.
Love The Words 369: Emma Storr (A Rare Opportunity To Purchase)
Yesterday, 4:00pm
A Rare Opportunity to Purchase is Emma Storr’s third poetry collection, illustrated by Leeds artist Janis Goodman, featuring the lighter side of life: dogs, magpies, men.
The Seacroft Canto – A Project with the National Poetry Centre
The Seacroft Canto responds to Dante’s 700-year-old poem, The Divine Comedy, and reflects Seacroft’s local and interconnected stories and histories, transmitting experiences of resilience, connection, and the transformative power of creativity. Dante’s text is an imagined journey through the afterlife that explores the central concerns of his time – political...
Piano Trail
Sun 15th November, 2:00pm
Listen, Watch and Play at Chapel FM’s Cafe Piano Trail featuring headliners and local talent.
Centre Volunteer Team
21st Sep '26 - 31st Dec '27
CHAPEL FM NEEDS YOU!!!! Come join our existing volunteer group. Come be that important part of Chapel FM and explore the world of Community Arts.
MUSICATHON 2026 @CHAPEL FM
Sat 12th December - Sun 13th December
Musicathon returns for its 15th year!
Media available soon!
ProgrammePoetry Unseen 12
Yesterday, 7:15pm
Chapel FM's new poetry programme in which poetry readers get a poem they don't know and unpack it on the spot!
THE CHAPEL FM OPEN MIC NIGHT, LIVE! November 2026
Fri 27th November, 7:30pm
Come show East Leeds what you have got! Poetry, music or even juggling? Live on the Radio and Youtube. For full details, Check out the information below.
Tech Volunteering & Training
21st Sep '26 - 21st Jun '27
Want to learn and volunteer at a fantastic community radio studio? We have some great opportunities to help out on a wide variety of radio broadcasts, live gigs, radio theatre and much more, no prior knowledge required as all training is provided.
…it was valuable to see a feminist play where the woman wasn’t necessarily seeking to be a successful business executive.
A Celebration of Light, Love and Togetherness
Sat 19th December, 7:30pm
Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda, is one of the oldest and most cherished Iranian cultural celebrations, marking the longest night of the year and the winter solstice.
Age is irrelevant here. You could quite easily find high school students and pensioners collaborating on a show!
Become a Member of Our Board of Directors
Help shape the future of Chapel FM Arts & Radio Centre + UNION: Northern School for Creativity & Activism! As a member of the Board / Trustee you can be part of guiding our vision for the future and making sure these great community arts and social change projects...
Lille, France Musicians & Radio Artists Visit Seacroft: 20-26 October!
Chapel FM Arts Centre and our partners from the We Are Seacroft network are proud to be hosting a large group of musicians and radio broadcasters from our twin city of Lille, France as part of an ongoing project linking our communities. See below for a list of events....
Feed Yourself Well: Cooking for Mental Wellbeing
1st Jun '26 - 7th Jun '27
A supportive cooking group for people who may be struggling with their mental health. A chance to work with others to create healthy meals with a focus on fresh, local, seasonal vegetables.
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