City celebrates rock heritage with town hall exhibition

And now a music and education charity is hoping to hit the right note when it opens a special event showcasing the city’s vibrant music scene next month.

Cloth Cat Studios, which is dedicated to improving people’s lives through music, is providing a rare opportunity to delve into the past at the Leeds Music History Exhibition, at Leeds Town Hall between Thursday 11 and Saturday 27 August.

Held during the Leeds Fringe Festival, there will also be a one-off gig at Brudenell Social Club on Friday, featuring local bands including The Chris Reed Unit (from Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and Nights On Mars featuring Philip Brennan from The Three Johns and Fiona Gregg from The Parachute Men .

Mike Jolly, project co-ordinator, Cloth Cat, said: “We felt that a celebration of Leeds music was long overdue. There have been some fantastic performers to come out of the area over the years and this exhibition will give people an opportunity learn more about the local music scene as well as, we hope, rekindle some memories.

“We’re also hoping to inspire a whole new generation of local bands.”

The Leeds Music History Exhibition is open from 9am-5pm each day. For more details visit www.leedsmusichistory.org