Writing on Air 2019
Thu 21st March - Sun 24th March
Chapel FM's very own broadcast literature festival. Sixty original word-based radio programmes broadcast between 21-24th March 2019.
Events
Have a look through all of our events (please note this includes our past events). You can filter the results to find the kind of events you are particularly interested in.
Jo Berry at Writing on Air
Fri 22nd March, 7:15pm
Jo Berry in conversation with Mike Winter at Chapel FM's Writing on Air Festival
Open Mic Night March 19
Fri 29th March, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night for anyone to have a go at performing in the beautiful radio theatre at Chapel FM
Feel
Mon 8th April, 7:30pm
Our Associate Bands present a very special gig at the fabulous Hyde Park Book Club
Best in the World
Fri 12th April, 7:30pm
One man, three darts, no second chances. A performance about personal achievement and aspiration presented by Unfolding Theatre
Open Mic Night April 19
Fri 19th April, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night—for one month only not on the final Friday of the month!
Previous events
Colour of Light
Fri 15th March, 7:30pm
Bringing a combination of folk, blues, bluegrass and even classical influences into their own unique sound
Wordy Women
Sat 9th March, 6:30pm
As part of Leeds Lit Fest we celebrate women writers, poets, voice coaches, singers and more...
Sisterhood Presents...
Fri 8th March, 7:30pm
On International Women's Day join Sisterhood for a night of great music. All unique, All women, All united! #UpriseWithUs
Comedy Up the Chapel (2)
Fri 1st March, 7:30pm
Discount Comedy Checkout are back with another great comedy night planned for Chapel FM
Open Mic Night Feb 19
Fri 22nd February, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night for anyone to have a go at performing in the beautiful radio theatre at Chapel FM
WOKE
Sun 17th February, 7:30pm
The twin juggernauts of hip-hop and feminism are on a collision course. And Testament reckons he’s the guy to sort it out.
Music and Love
Fri 8th February, 7:30pm
High energy songs inspired by the Townships of Zimbabwe. Feel-good music, weaving uplifting drum rhythms with melody and pulsing guitars
A Chapel FM Celebration Event
Sat 2nd February, 2:30pm
An event especially for all our young people who achieved an Arts Award in 2018, and for participants who attended our course 'Find Your Frequency' in 2018.
Open Mic Night Jan 2019
Fri 25th January, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night for anyone to have a go at performing in the beautiful radio theatre at Chapel FM
Dark Days + Nigel: Film Screening
Sat 19th January, 7:30pm
In conjunction with the Leeds Homeless Partnership we present an evening of film and reflection
Vaguely Ukulele (3)
Fri 11th January, 7:30pm
The Cameron Collective presents another fabulous night dedicated to the perfectly formed little instrument!
Open Mic Night Dec ’18
Fri 28th December, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night for anyone to have a go at performing in the beautiful radio theatre at Chapel FM
Chapel FM Jazz Collective at Seven Arts
Sat 15th December, 8:00pm
Our resident jazz band is playing a gig at Seven Arts. All proceeds go to St George's Crypt.
Kathryn Sturman and Friends at Christmas
Fri 14th December, 7:30pm
Kathryn Sturman presents a festive evening of classical music.
The 9th Annual Musicathon
Sat 8th December - Sun 9th December
24 hours of music: all live, all local: non-stop
Open Mic Night Nov ’18
Fri 30th November, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night for anyone to have a go at performing in the beautiful radio theatre at Chapel FM
The Woolpack Concert Band
Thu 29th November, 1:15pm
We are very pleased to welcome the band to come on play on one of our community cafe Thursdays...
Electronic Open Mic Night
Fri 23rd November, 7:30pm
Laptops, synths, drum machines, loop stations, groove boxes, sequencers, samplers, iPads, keyboards...sorry no acoustic guitars!
Blind Dead McRadio presents...
Fri 16th November, 7:30pm
Some amazing live guests...Birds and Beasts; and Kaninchen.
Blackmail
Sat 10th November, 3:00pm
As part of Leeds International Film Festival we present the Hitchcock classic silent movie, Blackmail, with live organ accompaniment
From East to East
Fri 9th November, 7:30pm
A unique musical journey inspired by the traditional music of Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
Open Mic Night Oct ’18: Halloween special
Fri 26th October, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night takes on a bit of a spooky twist!
Comedy Up the Chapel
Fri 19th October, 7:30pm
Discount Comedy Checkout create a brand new comedy night for Chapel FM
Moving on Up
Fri 12th October, 7:30pm
Three brilliant live acts from our Chapel FM Associate Bands programme