Left of Leeds Live
Fri 20th March, 7:30pm
Our resident experimental music show host has a brand new selection of experimental music, live in our radio theater.
Events: Live music
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.
LEEDS SONG AND CHAPEL FM PRESENT: OLD WORDS / NEW SONG – A Day of Musical Creativity in Leeds
Sat 28th March, 11:00am
Calling all composers, songwriters, word-lovers and curious creatives! Ever wondered what it’s like to set someone else’s words to your own music? Or to turn a 500 year old poem into something new and alive? How about transforming a lemon sponge recipe, or even a tombstone inscription, into a song with real emotional punch?
Previous events
DANCE FOR RADIO
Sun 1st March, 4:30pm
Musician Martin Berger, poet Peter Spafford, and dancers Rachel Dean and Anthony Haddon make the improbable possible
EATING HISTORY, 1938-46
Sun 1st March, 3:30pm
More stories from Len Biran about a world in turmoil. But you have to eat! Live storytelling in the radio theatre
A CHILD DRAWS A BUTTERFLY IN THE SAND SCAR
Sun 1st March, 2:30pm
Ruth Steinberg, storyweaver, and sound artist Martin Berger, in a performance that combines words with sounds.
WORKSHOP: IN TANDEM
Sun 1st March, 1:00pm
Musician Martin Berger and storyteller Ruth Steinberg lead an improvisation session with words and music
WORKSHOP: WRITING SPACES
Sun 1st March, 11:00am
Faye Marshall leads a session inspired by Gaston Bachelard’s The Poetics of Space. Explore the relationship between physical space and emotional memory to create new poetry.
CLEAR OUT YOUR CLOSET
Sat 28th February, 7:30pm
Join the local and international COYC poets for a vibetastic evening of poetry, performance and lots of soul, hosted by Julie Jones.
TOWER OF SONG
Sat 28th February, 4:00pm
Live music with regulars of this themed night for songwriters who turn their talents to Threshold, with Nicky Bray and Carl Flattery
WORKSHOP: HAIKU
Sat 28th February, 11:00am
Award-winning writer and poet Todd Murphy shows how the techniques and discipline of haiku can sharpen writing of any kind.
THIS PLACE, TO ALL PLACES LINKED: JOURNEYING WITH DANTE
Fri 27th February, 9:00pm
Poet Kimberly Campanello leads a journey through her new version of Dante’s Divine Comedy, based on her experience of Parkinson’s disease.
THE LINES BETWEEN
Fri 27th February, 7:30pm
Rise & Howl presents four short plays interwoven with poetry, exploring the moments that shapeshift, and connect us.
GRADE OF EXECUTION
Fri 27th February, 6:30pm
As a change in admin brings up Enriquez’s past, how much will he risk for his 3rd consecutive Olympic gold? Live drama reading from Catherine Shonack.
STORIES FROM THE SOFA
Thu 26th February, 8:15pm
A candlelit weave of tales and myths from storytellers Ruth Steinberg, Vickie Orton and Matthew Bellwood.
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Thu 26th February, 7:00pm
The Stone Soup performance group returns for a show about life past, present and future told through song, stories and conversation.
LEEDS-LILLE
Thu 26th February, 6:00pm
Young radio makers from Chapel FM's Next Generation share stories and sounds from their recent trip to Seacroft's twin community of Moulins in Lille, France.
THE BIG PUB QUIZ
Sun 22nd February, 6:00pm
Enjoy a drink at the end of the day whilst tackling fun threshold questions, solo or in a team. Free entry and a prize for the winner.
BEOWULF
Sun 22nd February, 4:45pm
Four storytellers. One ancient tale. A thousand interpretations. Live theatre performance of this thrilling, darkly comic retelling from Treadlight Theatre
STRAW INTO GOLD
Sun 22nd February, 3:45pm
How do you spin straw into gold? What is gold anyway? Live storytelling and song with Vickie Orton and Carol Timlin.
RIGHT HERE WITH YOU
Sun 22nd February, 3:00pm
Live drama from Dales Ball that welcomes you into a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and cherished in their own neighbourhood.
CROSSING THE THRESHOLD
Sun 22nd February, 1:45pm
In Michael Hassell’s comedy, three engaged couples try to win their Dream Wedding on a TV Gameshow. Will anyone make it to the altar? Live drama reading.
WHAT IS OUR LANGUAGE OF NOW?
Sat 21st February, 7:30pm
Anne Caldwell presents two award winning short films and launches her new collection of prose poetry from Valley Press.
Writing On Air 2026
Fri 20th February - Sun 1st March
Writing On Air, now in its 10th year, is a festival of words and ideas broadcast on East Leeds Community Radio from Chapel FM Arts Centre.
Burns Night at Chapel FM
Fri 23rd January, 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.
JOHN HEGLEY: LIVE at Chapel FM
Sun 7th December, 7:00pm
John Hegley, poet, ukelelist, fabulously good egg and long-time supporter of Chapel FM, is doing a fundraiser gig for WRITE AWAY: Writing Projects at Chapel FM.
A Brief History Of The Guitar
Wed 3rd December, 6:00pm
A Chronological journey through the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and modern periods.
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – Oct 2025
Wed 22nd October, 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: Live Music
Wed 24th September, 6:00pm
Chapel FM's resident ensemble of musicians who overcome disability to create adventurous, humorous, and bold original music present a special concert with support from the Seacroft Philosophical Society.
Cloud Canyons: Live Concert
Sat 26th July, 7:30pm
Coming from Italy, Cloud Canyons creates left-field electronica that is a fascinating blend between experimentalism and melody, grounding on both the early 70s analogue cosmic minimalism and the digital framework of contemporary electronic music.
Global Connections Open House: Seacroft Goes Global
Sat 19th July, 1:00pm
A festive open house celebrating global connections through live radio, music, arts & crafts, food, creative writing, zines, giant puppets, story-sharing, and more.