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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Musicathon 2025
Sat 3rd May - Sun 4th May
Our unique 18-hour music festival, live from our studios in Chapel FM Arts Centre.
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!
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.
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
Pitanga Trio
Sat 23rd November, 5:00pm
Pitanga is an instrumental trio which focuses on Brazilian and other Latin American music, with influences from flamenco, jazz, and classical guitar.
CHAPEL FM JAZZ COLLECTIVE IN CONCERT
Wed 16th October, 8:30pm
Chapel FM's resident jazz big band presents a special concert in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Chapel FM Arts Centre.
Sh@nty
Sun 16th June, 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 service of the poetic imagination.’ – Sean O’Brien
Left of Leeds Experimental Music LIVE!
Fri 10th May, 7:30pm
East Leeds Community Radio’s “Left of Leeds” and host John Toolan present an evening of live experimental music with three exciting guests.
Wed 5th June, 12:09am
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.
Wed 5th June, 12:09am
In celebration with the Irish Arts Foundation. The forgotten history of Irish communities in Leeds. Talks, live music & food.
Wed 5th June, 12:09am
A night of performances from recovering addicts, a Q+A/discussion, and an open mic on theme
Wed 5th June, 12:09am
Got a new instrument over the holidays? Want to try your new selection of poetry, juggle on live radio? Come down to the Chapel FM
Wed 5th June, 12:09am
Chapel FM puts on its first ever Bingo Night, with some great prizes and some wonderful live music. Not to be missed!
Wed 5th June, 12:09am
Blue Owl Young Persons Open Mic returns for the first show of 2024
Wed 5th June, 12:09am
Come & celebrate Leeds as a "good city to grow old in"
Tue 4th June, 9:39am
Prepare for a spook, Prepare for a fright. Come down to the Chapel Fm Halloween Open Mic Night
Tue 4th June, 3:23pm
Blue Owl Young Persons Open Mic returns for there first showcase of the new term, come down and watch or be part of the performance.
“We Art Seacroft” Festival on the Seacroft Village Green
Sat 12th August, 11:00am
Seacroft will be launching an annual Arts & Culture Festival this August. Working with the community host from Leeds 2023 and local organisations we will be holding a day of family friendly, fun-filled festivities.