Musicathon 2025
Sat 3rd May - Sun 4th May
Our unique 18-hour music festival, live from our studios in Chapel FM Arts Centre.
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.
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.
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."
Christmas Choir Concert – Vocologee Choir
Thu 12th December, 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of festivities and a Christmas sing-a-long at Chapel FM Arts Centre.
RECOVERY CHAIR
Sun 8th December, 5:00pm
For the duration of the festival, Chapel FM has hosted The Recovery Chair. We hear poems and stories written by writers inspired by it.
TOWER OF SONG (W.O.A 2024)
Sun 8th December, 3:00pm
Nicky and Carl host ‘Recovery’-inspired songs showcasing the creativity of the songwriters who perform at their monthly Tower of Song nights.
CLEAR OUT YOUR CLOSET
Sat 7th December, 7:30pm
Another vibetastic night of big-hearted poetry and music presented by the COYC collective presented by Michelle Scally Clarke
TAKING THE SUN, THE MOON, AND THE STARS
Sat 7th December, 5:45pm
When a girl unwittingly releases the sun, moon and stars, it has life-changing consequences. Gripping story from Vickie Orton with music and song.
SOUNDING THE WORD JAM
Sat 7th December, 5:00pm
Music from the workshop with Laura Sutcliffe played for the very first time in the radio theatre
THE FORGERY
Sat 7th December, 4:00pm
1905: Colonel Gascoigne from Lotherton Hall is visiting a friend in London when a telegram dramatically alters his plan. Brian Hull dramatises a local true story