Leeds in 2023
Leeds 2023 is an inspiring cultural festival honing everyone's creativity and unique cultural identity. This festival will highlight talent in every home and community across Leeds - from quiet skills to bright lights. For the first time, local people will have an opportunity to participate in the show by submitting their artwork - from paint splatters and doodles to portraits crafted out of pasta and TikTok dance routines. 1. The Awakening The Awakening, the inaugural event of Leeds 2023's year-long cultural celebrations, was an inspiring spectacle featuring local artists and community groups. People who won their tickets through a ballot using creative currency instead of cash gathered at Headingley Stadium to watch performances from Corinne Bailey Rae, Simon Armitage and LYR, as well as Chumbawamba's Dunstan Bruce and rapper Graft,…