Burns Night at Chapel FM 2026
Yesterday, 7:30pm
You best believe Chapel FM is back again this year for another Burns Night Celebration, expect Haggis, Neeps, Tatties, Bagpipes and so much more.
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ProgrammeProgrammes
Have a look through our past programmes to listen or watch again. You can even filter the results to find the kind of programmes you're particularly interested in.
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ProgrammeThe Wryter’s Comedy Hour
Fri 26th Sep '25, 7:30pm
The Wryter's Comedy Hour," the hootiest hour of humour, promising a laugh a minute—no more, no less.
Cloud Canyons: Live Concert
Sat 26th Jul '25, 7:30pm
Coming from Italy, Cloud Canyons creates left-field electronica that is a fascinating blend between experimentalism and melody.
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ProgrammeLeeds Poet Tony Harrison: On The Wall
Sat 21st Jun '25, 7:30pm
A special celebration of the great working-class Leeds poet featuring a screening of Harrison's controversial film poem "V"
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ProgrammeREADATHON
Sat 21st Jun '25, 9:00pm
An overnight reading event- Reading doesn’t have to be a lonely hobby – Chapel FM Arts Centre is here to prove it!
Lost Leeds Corner Shop Soundscapes & Magical History Tour
Sat 14th Jun '25, 7:30pm
Sharing of a new radio documentary created with the British Library about corner shop stories, followed by a thousand years of British history through song parodies.
TELL US A STORY: Storytelling Showcase
Fri 13th Jun '25, 7:30pm
Human beings have always told stories to each other. Around the fire or in the back room of the pub, it was a way of keeping the dark at bay. Perhaps it still is.
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ProgrammeBlue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – April 2025
Wed 2nd Apr '25, 6:00pm
Our regular open mic for performers age 25 and younger. We welcome new participants who want to perform music, spoken word, theatre, or other arts.
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ProgrammeFearnville Fest
Sat 29th Mar '25, 7:00pm
Fearnville Fest is a pilot programme supported by East Leeds Project, Space2 Leeds, and The Old Fire Station celebrating culture and community across the last weekend of March.
International Women’s Day 2025
Fri 7th Mar '25, 11:00am
Join us for as we celebrate International Women's Day over at Chapel Fm with arts, cake, radio & more!
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ProgrammeA Flower Is Not a Rat
Sat 15th Feb '25, 7:30pm
A weave of Jewish stories as told by Ruth Steinberg.
Burns Night 2025
Fri 24th Jan '25, 7:30pm
Chapel FM brings you there annual Burns Night, a Celebration of the legendary poet and lyricist, Robert Burns.
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ProgrammeBlue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – December 2024
Wed 18th Dec '24, 6:00pm
Our regular open mic for performers age 25 and younger. We welcome new participants who want to perform music, spoken word, theatre, or other arts.
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ProgrammePitanga Trio
Sat 23rd Nov '24, 5:30pm
Pitanga is an instrumental trio which focuses on Brazilian and other Latin American music, with influences from flamenco, jazz, and classical guitar.
The Designated Mourner: Theatre on the Eve of the American Election
Tue 5th Nov '24, 7:30pm
The future hangs in the balance! What will survive from our culture when an angry revolution rises up to sweep away the people and ideas considered enemies?
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ProgrammeBlue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – October 2024
Wed 23rd Oct '24, 6:00pm
Our regular open mic for performers age 25 and younger. We welcome new participants who want to perform music, spoken word, theatre, or other arts.
Sh@nty
Sun 16th Jun '24, 5:00pm
Poet Lydia Kennaway and musician Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne present ‘… a form of contemporary metaphysical poem where scientific and technological vocabularies are brought into the
All-Night Readathon: Part 1
Sat 15th Jun '24, 8:00pm
Come and read a book aloud with other volunteer readers in Chapel FM’s beautiful radio theatre.
All-Night Readathon: Part 2
Sat 15th Jun '24, 8:00pm
Come and read a book aloud with other volunteer readers in Chapel FM’s beautiful radio theatre.
Leeds Lit Forum: A Call to Action
Wed 12th Jun '24, 7:00pm
Does Leeds adequately support its emerging organisers, young writers, writers from under-represented communities?
The Big West Yorkshire Bus Forum
Sat 11th May '24, 3:00pm
Join us for a festive community forum, broadcast live on the radio, about plans to bring the buses of West Yorkshire back under public control along with music, poetry, performance
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ProgrammeVoices of Gaza
Fri 3rd May '24, 7:30pm
A diverse evening of music, poetry and readings from and for Palestine
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic March 2024
Fri 29th Mar '24, 6:00pm
Chapel FM's unique open mic series for young performers age 25 or younger. This month, we are joined by LS18 Rocks and we welcome new participants.
Untold Stories: The Leeds Irish Community
Fri 15th Mar '24, 7:30pm
In celebration with the Irish Arts Foundation. The forgotten history of Irish communities in Leeds. Talks, live music & food.
IWD: Connecting Women Community Sharing
Sat 9th Mar '24, 7:00pm
Come join Chapel FM as we celebrate International Women's Day, with 2 full days of conversations, crafts and community forums.
International Women’s Day 2024 1: Safety On Our Streets
Fri 8th Mar '24, 11:00am
Join us for part one of our broadcast celebrating International Women's Day. We discuss how safe we feel on our streets & roads as women.
Addiction and Recovery – Poetry and Performance Night
Fri 8th Mar '24, 7:30pm
A night of performances from recovering addicts, a Q+A/discussion, and an open mic on theme
International Women’s Day 2024 2: A World Designed For Men
Fri 8th Mar '24, 11:00am
Join us for part two of our broadcast celebrating International Women's Day. We chat about the ways in which our world is all but designed for women.
International Women’s Day 2024 3: Period Poverty
Fri 8th Mar '24, 11:00am
Join us for part three of our broadcast celebrating International Women's Day. We discuss the world of menstruation & whether women are heard when it comes to periods.
International Women’s Day 2024 4: Women’s Wellbeing
Fri 8th Mar '24, 11:00am
Join us for part four of our broadcast celebrating International Women's Day. We are talking everything from finding your roots, taking care of yourself & all about the project.