Chevin Rouge Slow Canter Merry Tales
Fri 12th November, 7:30pm
Poetic homage to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in contemporary form from The Otley Troubadours.
Events: Poetry
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.
The Last Chapel FM Open Mic of 2021
Fri 26th November, 7:30pm
After an event full year of events at Chapel FM one of our final events of the year is our always popular Open Mic Night.
Halloween Open Mic Night
Fri 29th October, 7:30pm
Prepare for a spook, prepare for a fright, come join Chapel FM for the Halloween Open Mic Night
Connecting Women
Fri 8th October, 7:30pm
An evening of music, storytelling, interviews and more showcasing the many creative roles of women in our community and wider Leeds.
Writing on Air Festival 2021 Part 2 – Day Three
Sun 3rd October, 10:30am
The 6th annual edition of Chapel FM’s literature-on-the-radio festival features the work of more than 100 writers from across Yorkshire. The theme for this year is Vision: seeing different futures, dreaming dream, in the blink of an eye – what do we see, what don’t we notice, what might the future look like?
Writing on Air Festival 2021 Part 2 – Day Two
Sat 2nd October, 10:30am
The 6th annual edition of Chapel FM’s literature-on-the-radio festival features the work of more than 100 writers from across Yorkshire. The theme for this year is Vision: seeing different futures, dreaming dream, in the blink of an eye – what do we see, what don’t we notice, what might the future look like?
Writing on Air Festival 2021 Part 2 – Day One
Fri 1st October, 10:30am
The 6th annual edition of Chapel FM’s literature-on-the-radio festival features the work of more than 100 writers from across Yorkshire. The theme for this year is Vision: seeing different futures, dreaming dream, in the blink of an eye – what do we see, what don’t we notice, what might the future look like?
Writing on Air 2021 Part 2 Festival Overview
Fri 1st October - Sun 3rd October
Writing on Air is a festival of words on the radio broadcast on East Leeds FM. The theme this year is Vision and features a host of programmes including radio dramas, readings, live music, all created by local writers.
Writing Workshop with poet Matt Abbott
Thu 30th September, 5:00pm
This fun and unique workshop is exclusively for young people aged 14 to 26. It will explore identity and how creativity can support wellbeing and a positive sense of self.
Community Open Mic – September 25, 2021
Sat 25th September, 7:30pm
In celebration of the opening of the recently renovated and expanded Chapel FM Arts Centre, join us for a special Seacroft Community Open Mic featuring a whirlwind of local talent from music to comedy to creative writing.
“Good to Go” Chapel FM Reopening Community Celebration: September 23–October 9
Thu 23rd September - Sat 9th October
During the past year, despite the global pandemic, Chapel FM Arts Centre underwent an exciting expansion and renovation, adding new spaces for arts, broadcasting and community activities as well as a new café and other features. To celebrate our return, we invite you to join us for the following special events…
Open Mic: Open Eye 2
Sun 28th March, 3:00pm
Writers are invited to read work inspired/informed by the theme of Vision.
On The Tip of My Tongue
Sat 27th March, 5:00pm
Workshop exploring our relationship with our speaking voices.
Open Mic: Open Eye 1
Fri 26th March, 7:00pm
Writers are invited to read work inspired and informed by the theme of Vision.
Dreaming, Seeing (2)
Thu 18th March, 7:00pm
Workshop exploring different approaches to writing on the festival theme of Vision.
Dreaming ,Seeing (1)
Thu 11th March, 7:00pm
Workshop exploring different approaches to writing on the festival theme of Vision.
International Women Day part of Leeds Lit Festival 2020
Fri 6th March, 5:30pm
Celebrating women in the arts and featuring a host of live performances.
The Last Ever (Not Really) Open Mic
Fri 28th February, 7:30pm
Come join Chapel FM for our last ever open mic..... in the old New Building that is, as we get ready to go on the road for 6 months. The Winner of "Seacroft's got Talent" will get to headline this performance.
Seacroft’s Got Talent Open Mic Night
Fri 31st January, 7:30pm
Think you have what it takes to face the Chapel FM judges? The Winner gets to headline the Last Ever (not really) Open Mic Night in Febuary...... Jugglers also welcome.
Chapel FM: Burns Night
Fri 24th January, 7:30pm
Chapel FM goes scottish, for a very special Burns Night Celebration.
A Very Festive Open Mic Night – Dec ’19
Fri 27th December, 7:30pm
Once all that Christmas and Boxing Day Turkey has settled, come down to Chapel FM on Friday the 27th for a Very Festive Open Mic Night.
Open Mic Night – Nov ’19 (80’s Special)
Fri 29th November, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night—on the last Friday of every month... but this time with an 80's twist. So get out your rubix cube and parachute pants and play some 80's bangers.... if you want.
Open Fright Night – October ’19
Fri 25th October, 7:30pm
Chapel FM's popular final Friday of the month Open Mic Night returns with the spooktacular Open Fright Night. Come play some spooky songs, tell some devilish stories and partake in our fancy dress competition.
John Hegley's Beyond Our Kennel - Chapel FM's 5th Anniversary
Wed 9th October, 7:30pm
Legendary poet, comedian, storyteller and potato champion John Hegley returns...
Chapel FM 5th Anniversary Celebration – Special Matinee Event
Wed 9th October, 2:00pm
Join us for a special matinee celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the Chapel FM Arts Centre featuring performances, a preview of our expansion plans and food...
Leeds / Dortmund 50 events at Chapel FM
Mon 30th September - Sat 12th October
This year, 2019, the cities of Leeds (UK) and Dortmund (Germany) will have been twinned for 50 years. LD50 is a project that celebrates our golden anniversary through the arts, particularly literature.
Open Mic Night July 19
Fri 26th July, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night—on the last Friday of every month
Open Mic Night June 19
Fri 28th June, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night—on the last Friday of every month
Open Mic Night May 19
Fri 31st May, 7:30pm
Our regular open mic night—on the last Friday of every month
Sabrina Piggott
Fri 24th May, 7:30pm
With her new album Roots and Wings just released, Sabrina Piggott is joined by two brilliant performers, Siobhan Mac Mahon and Miranda Arieh...