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Following a successful collaboration at last year’s Sketches, involving a Music Production student from Leeds Conservatoire and a Northern Ballet dancer and choreographer, a new alliance was part of the 2025 programme.

Leeds Conservatoire students, and soon-to-be graduates, are set to perform and complete paid work placements at Deer Shed Festival as part of a new partnership.

Northern Ballet performed an inclusive dance piece at Royal Ballet & Opera’s International Draft Works with music by Zhouhan Du from Leeds Conservatoire.

In an exciting first for the Sounds of Leeds Conservatoire series, special guest Jay Rayner performed with students in front of a packed audience.

Leeds Conservatoire has been awarded increased funding from the Leverhulme Trust and the Wolfson Foundation, to support students on several pathways, and is grateful for their continued generosity.

Sound City has selected four fantastic artists from Leeds Conservatoire to perform at this year’s festival; the ninth year in a row as part of an ongoing partnership.