TELL US A STORY (2) Showcase
Fri 13th June, 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.
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.
Lost Leeds Corner Shop Soundscapes & Magical History Tour
Sat 14th June, 7:00pm
This double-bill features 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.
Love Is Not All
Tue 17th June, 7:30pm
Hear Schwa tell the story in music and words of Edna St.Vincent Millay, the Taylor Swift of 1930’s American literature and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
Tony Harrison On The Wall
Sat 21st June, 7:30pm
A special celebration of the great working-class Leeds poet to mark new public art about him
READATHON
Sat 21st June - Sun 22nd June
An overnight reading event- Reading doesn’t have to be a lonely hobby – Chapel FM Arts Centre is here to prove it!
Previous events
Left of Leeds #100 LIVE!
Fri 23rd May, 7:30pm
An evening of family friendly entertainment to celebrate 10 years of “Left of Leeds” broadcasting uneasy listening music to the nation on East Leeds Community Radio, featuring: The Hapless Child, Ash Sagar, Milana Suruhanyan, John Bissett, and Chris Sharkey.
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – May 2025
Wed 21st May, 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. Contact martin@chapelfm.co.uk to sign up.
Musicathon 2025
Sat 3rd May - Sun 4th May
Our unique 18-hour music festival, live from our studios in Chapel FM Arts Centre.
Film Night – Footloose
Fri 25th April, 7:00pm
Put your metaphorical dancing shoes on and come sing and dance along to the Kevin Bacon classic Footloose.
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Sat 19th April, 11:00am
Join us at Chapel FM for a fun-filled day of DIY Easter crafts with an easter egg hunt at Seacroft Forrest Garden for kids
Young Person Shrek-Tastic Film Night
Thu 17th April, 5:00pm
During half term Chapel FM often stops its young person activities but not this time. So all families and young people come down to a Shrek-Tastic event, We will have gingerbread people and Shrek shakes too.
LIVE RED KITE Young Peoples Sharing Event
Tue 15th April, 6:30pm
Following a day of creative and cultural connections between young people from Moulins, Lille and Seacroft, Leeds, the young people will share what they have learnt and created from spending a whole day together using music, radio, words and pictures.
Café Session
Sun 13th April, 2:00pm
An afternoon of improvised performances hosted by our resident ensemble, the Company of Artistic Interventions, and guest artists. Every 2nd Sunday of the month.
Tire-Laine Visit Seacroft
Wed 9th April - Sat 12th April
We're excited to announce that the French music group Tire-Laine is coming to Chapel FM all the way from Lille! They will be here for a week in April, and are eager to connect with local musicians.
The Leeds Sessions
Sun 6th April, 2:00pm
An event of live music featuring the piano. A guest artist will open the show, then the stage is open to the community!
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – April 2025
Wed 2nd April, 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. Contact martin@chapelfm.co.uk to sign up.
Fearnville Fest
Fri 28th March, 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.
Art On Friday
Fri 28th March - Fri 3rd October
A tutor-led Life Drawing class for all abilities. Basic materials & refreshments are provided.
Previous events
Irish History Month: “Men at Lunch” Film
Fri 14th March, 7:00pm
In celebration of Irish History Month and in association with Irish Arts Foundation.
Café Session
Sun 9th March, 2:00pm
An afternoon of improvised performances hosted by our resident ensemble, the Company of Artistic Interventions, and guest artists. Every 2nd Sunday of the month.
International Women’s Day Celebration
Fri 7th March, 11:00am
Chapel FM's annual celebration of women returns with a day filled with activities, conversations and connections.
Seacroft Goes Global: LIVE from the Kirkgate Market
Sat 1st March, 11:00am
Join us for a special outside broadcast of East Leeds Community Radio in Leeds City Centre, where we will be gathering global connections stories.
A Flower Is Not A Rat
Sat 15th February, 7:30pm
A weave of Jewish stories as told by Ruth Steinberg
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – February 2025
Wed 12th February, 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. Contact martin@chapelfm.co.uk to sign up.
Bridges Not Borders
Fri 7th February, 5:30pm
The Bridges Not Borders team bring you an evening of live interviews, stories, poetry & music to celebrate & share the lives of refugees. We start the evening with special dishes by the Culture Kitchen at 5:30pm, so please book a ticket in advance to help us understand now many people might want food.
Chapel FM Film Night: Little Shop of Horrors
Fri 31st January, 7:00pm
Film Night is back!!! We have heard your requests for more musicals.
Burns Night at Chapel FM
Fri 24th January, 7:30pm
Chapel FM’s annual Burns Night, returns! Come join us for a night filled to the brim with tributes to the Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns and as always haggis, neeps and tatties will be available.
Chapel FM Jazz Collective
Wed 18th December, 8:00pm
CJC is always evolving its music and the repertoire. For this final performance of 2024 expect a mix of jazz, groove, and Afro beat. The set will feature music from Wayne Shorter, Fela Kuti, Weather Report, Joni Mitchell amongst others
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – December 2024
Wed 18th December, 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. Contact martin@chapelfm.co.uk to sign up.
Through Our Eyes – Music Ensemble Album Launch Concert
Sat 14th December, 7:00pm
This special performance also celebrates the launch of Through Our Eyes first-ever album and will also feature the world-premiere screening of a music video "The Good, the Bad and the Disabled."