Soul Shed: Music, Poetry, Comedy

Hosted by Faye Marshall (Cloth and Coal, Morley) and Tim Brookes (Under the Lobby Lights, Wakefield) this night will have you nodding, swaying, laughing and wondering when you can do it all again.

Doors Open: 7pm

Performance Starts: 7.30pm

Jack Collins

Jack Collins is a poet and educator who believes firmly in the power of community and poetry. Bringing love of the oral tradition to the stage, Jack has worked with EMI North, The National Literacy Trust and Leeds City of Culture 2023 among others; and he can’t wait to see you.

Zara Sehar

Zara Sehar, a Muslim British-Pakistani Poet, was born and raised in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Her work often delves into the intricacies of the British-Asian diaspora. She was shortlisted for the Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers award in the Arts and Creative Industries category (YAYA Awards 2023), placed third in the Roundhouse Slam (2024), and won the audience vote. She has shared her work on BBC Woman’s Hour, anthologies and online.

Harry Sanderson

Harry Sanderson is an upcoming indie artist from Leeds, playing your favourite indie tunes and singalongs. You don't want to miss this.

Moongate

Moongate is a north-based shoegaze/dreampop project known for blending atmospheric soundscapes with emotionally rich songwriting.

After building early momentum supporting Mercury Prize winners English Teacher during Independent Venue Week, the project now re-emerges from a short hiatus with new music, ready to captivate listeners once again with their dreamy, immersive sound

Feeling Peckish? Our street food & drink vendors have something for everyone…

Smash & Dash - Smash & Dash Wakefield | Wakefield Exchange

Gray’s Coffee Shop - Gray's Coffee Shop | Wakefield Exchange

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