John Hayhurst

By the time the final notes faded across Bramham Park, the mood was still electric. Cliffords had proved themselves as ones to watch, Waterparks and Sea Girls had commanded the Main Stage with singalongs built for fields this size, Suki Waterhouse dazzled with both ethereal grace and punk grit, Amyl & the Sniffers tore through with feral intensity, and Nieve Ella left her tent echoing with voices that knew every word. It felt like the first day had given us a full spectrum of what Leeds is about: discovery, chaos, beauty, and sweat-soaked release.

As the night wound down and people spilled back across the fields, dust clinging to their clothes, it was clear Day Two had been louder, sweatier, and maybe even wilder than the opener. Where Friday gave us discovery and sunshine singalongs, Saturday doubled down on catharsis and chaos—from Chappell Roan's glitter-soaked spectacle to The Chats' beer-drenched finale.

As the final fireworks faded and people began trudging back through the dust and discarded cups, the festival's story felt complete. Day One had been about discovery and sunshine singalongs, Day Two about chaos, glitter, and catharsis, and Day Three about spectacle and release. From Cliffords' first steps on the BBC Introducing Stage to Bring Me The Horizon's almighty closing roar, Leeds 2025 delivered on every front: music for the heart, for the voice, for the pit. No mud, no let-up, no disappointment—just a weekend that will live long in the memory.

Inside the O2 Academy Leeds tonight two punk-veteran bands proved that age and changing line-ups need not drain the fire and bite from their music.

Heaven 17 Ignite Leeds with Synths, Swagger and Sharp Suits Words and Photos – John Hayhurst

Italian goth heavyweights Lacuna Coil turn Tuesday into a blackout ritual at Leeds Stylus, backed by a fired-up opening assault from Florida bruisers Nonpoint.

If you’re a fan of the metal and hard rock music scenes, there’s a good chance you’ll have heard of Halestorm by now.

Celeste Stirs the Soul at the Brudenell in Leeds Words and Photos – John Hayhurst

BAROQUE AND ROLL: The Last Dinner Party bring drama and precision to Bridlington Spa Theatre. Words and Photos – John Hayhurst

Lead singer of The Vaccines performing on stage with band members, featuring bright stage lights and a large backdrop displaying the band's name.