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New Connections was a Knowledge Exchange project designed and delivered collaboratively by Leeds Conservatoire and Orchestras Live in spring-summer 2023, as part of a three-year partnership.

The band, who formed in 2020 after meeting at Leeds Conservatoire, follow in the footsteps of artists including Wet Leg, beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, Nadine Shah, Anna Calvi and Wolf Alice.

Ellis Arey, a third year Classical student at Leeds Conservatoire, is the star of Working Classical Heroes, a new short film coming to Sky Arts.

The Snapshot album is a compilation of styles, genres and moods showcasing the breadth of diverse talent within the conservatoire community. Quarry Music is powered by MediaTracks.

These events, open to all, included a panel discussion led by some of Leeds’ incredible Black creatives, and a special showcase.

The Wilma Awards celebrate the best of UK theatre. 2023 Musical Theatre graduate Elliot Broadfoot is one of just three performers in the Rising Star category.