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Who loves technology? Future Everything tickets up for grabs.
April 25, 2012 – 8:30 pm | 14 Comments
Who loves technology? Future Everything tickets up for grabs.

We’ve got a fantastic competition with those lovely folk over at Future Everything. You could win a pair of two-day passes to the 2012 conference at Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester, 17/18 May.

Win an hour of Lomi Massage
April 13, 2012 – 8:11 am | 16 Comments
Win an hour of Lomi Massage

To celebrate six months of Lomi Massage Leeds, Josephine Borg gives you the opportunity to win an hour of lomi massage.

Competition: Unexpectedly Yorkshire
April 1, 2012 – 9:37 pm | 7 Comments
Competition: Unexpectedly Yorkshire

We’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away to Unexpectedly Yorkshire, an event at the Corn Exchange which aims to demonstrate that there’s more to Yorkshire food than the Yorkshire pud. Just tell us your favourite Yorkshire grub to enter…

The Dutch for “cut” is “snij”
March 30, 2012 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
The Dutch for “cut” is “snij”

What do you do when there’s a laser cutter in your workshop and you come across a nifty new way of making a hinge on the internet? Mike Wallis finds out.

Win a copy of Dead Man’s Folly
March 2, 2012 – 2:28 pm | No Comment
Win a copy of Dead Man’s Folly

Get your doodle on to win a copy of the graphic novel version of Agatha Christie’s Dead man’s Folly.

Marvellous Manipuri: WIN tickets to a rare dance-theatre and film event
November 29, 2011 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
Marvellous Manipuri: WIN tickets to a rare dance-theatre and film event

Do you fancy doing something a little bit different with your Friday night? Do you love dance and film? Then don’t miss out on this rare opportunity!
For one evening only, you can experience the modest …

Handel Messiah
November 27, 2011 – 9:57 pm | 11 Comments
Handel Messiah

Want to enjoy an uplifting afternoon at St George’s Hall Bradford? Bradford Festival Choral Society perform Handel Messiah 4th December 3pm

Late night lazy lounging?
November 16, 2011 – 1:55 pm | 14 Comments
Late night lazy lounging?

A pop up restuarant you say? A Moroccan menu. Point me to it? Late Night Lounge Lover kicks off at Munro House this weekend (18-19th November) You can win a meal for 2

Constellations Festival
October 28, 2011 – 9:41 pm | 3 Comments
Constellations Festival

Win a pair of tickets to the arts and music festival Constellations at The University of Leeds 12th November

Burger be good
October 9, 2011 – 1:45 pm | 80 Comments
Burger be good

Win some Burgerman goodies. All you need do is name a monster…closing date 26th October

Win tickets to see Katy B
October 9, 2011 – 12:03 pm | 5 Comments
Win tickets to see Katy B

Win tickets to see Katy B at the O2 Academy on 11th October

Win tickets to Leeds TiE’s latest show!
September 24, 2011 – 8:03 pm | 2 Comments
Win tickets to Leeds TiE’s latest show!

Your chance to win tickets to Leeds TiE’s exciting new show ‘Bad Mummy’ at the University’s Workshop Theatre as part of next month’s Love Arts Festival.

Bringing the Happy
September 24, 2011 – 12:15 pm | 4 Comments
Bringing the Happy

Richie Warburton, one third of Invisible Flock, talks about the ups, downs & serendipitous nature of making a show about the happiness of Leeds…

Art Thursdays
September 8, 2011 – 7:46 am | 59 Comments
Art Thursdays

Ben Myers, author of ‘Richard’ is the ‘Donald Trump of Time’ Here’s what he does on his Thursdays to compost…

The Price of Everything
September 2, 2011 – 9:45 pm | 4 Comments
The Price of Everything

The Price of Everything comes to Leeds on the 15th & 16th September. Daniel Bye and Dick Bonham interview each other. Would you value winning a pair of tickets?

Kaisers at Kirkstall Abbey
September 2, 2011 – 4:08 pm | 30 Comments
Kaisers at Kirkstall Abbey

Want to win tickets to see Kaiser Chiefs at Kirkstall Abbey 11th September? Read on then!

The Breakfast Sculpture Club
June 13, 2011 – 6:11 am | No Comment
The Breakfast Sculpture Club

Win a pair of tickets to The Breakfast Sculpture club at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 16th June. 7pm. Closing date 14th June.

Loop Arts Fair
June 10, 2011 – 6:58 am | 3 Comments
Loop Arts Fair

Jay Cover gives us a peek behind the scenes at what promises to be a very exciting weekend for lovers of art in Leeds. 17-10th June

Transformed?
June 2, 2011 – 10:49 pm | 4 Comments
Transformed?

Associate Producer at West Yorkshire Playhouse Amy Letman brings a bit of Peckham to Leeds. Over the next two weeks she sets out to convince Theatre isn’t just about watching dialogue play out on stage. Get your arse off the sofa and find out for yourself

Kerstin Rodgers
May 13, 2011 – 10:06 pm | One Comment
Kerstin Rodgers

AKA Ms Marmite Lover, Kerstin was in Leeds this weekend to attend various events. Katie Bolton had a chat with her to find out what she thought of us.

The Divine Comedy, an Evening with Neil Hannon at York Minster
May 1, 2011 – 8:39 am | 7 Comments
The Divine Comedy, an Evening with Neil Hannon at York Minster

Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy plays at York Minster 7th May. Win a pair of tickets. Closing date 4th May.

Smut by Alan Bennett
April 30, 2011 – 9:01 am | 9 Comments
Smut by Alan Bennett

Who would like to win a copy of Alan Bennett’s new book Smut? All we are asking is you pen a wee review in return. Closing date 5th May

Upsetting the Balance . . . win tickets to release your comedy instincts.
March 28, 2011 – 10:25 am | 2 Comments
Upsetting the Balance . . . win tickets to release your comedy instincts.

We have a couple of tickets to give away for a fabulous, fun, frivolous event next Saturday at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Discover your playful side and release your comedy instincts. Funniest caption wins . . .

FullCircle Launches in Kirkstall
March 22, 2011 – 9:51 pm | 3 Comments
FullCircle Launches in Kirkstall

This fantastically eccentric design emporium, slash cafe, slash workspace, slash lighting and prop hire, slash venue opens Friday 25th March. We’ve 5 pairs of tickets up for grabs to the ‘White Carpet’ bash

What would you create in a city’s Forgotten Spaces?
March 6, 2011 – 8:21 pm | 6 Comments
What would you create in a city’s Forgotten Spaces?

Ever had a crazy idea for transforming a neglected piece of city scrubland, an underpass or a flyover? Enter the Forgotten Spaces competition and say how you’d make your mark if you were a town planner, city architect or developer for a day.

Bag a free book on World Book Night
March 3, 2011 – 11:14 am | One Comment
Bag a free book on World Book Night

Pick up a free copy of Stuart: A Life Backwards from Leeds’ Travelling Suitcase Library this weekend. All you have to do is go to the pub…