The following pieces were part of an assignment of the Music Journalism module at Leeds College of Music. This type of written work is expected as part of studying Music at Degree level, and spans across pathways of Jazz, Classical, Pop, Production etc. The content includes a news piece and an opinion piece, as well as an artist feature and a gig review.

Leeds Conservatoire (formerly Leeds College of Music) is well known for its practical facilities, from practice rooms to bands rooms and mixing studios to recording studios. There are performance spaces of various sizes.

Leeds is home to a lot of musicians. Having an established music conservatoire right in the centre, music students who graduate become music professionals without the access to rehearsal rooms they had during their studies. Where do they go now?

The Leeds music scene is vibrant and active, with a strong community of both performers and engaging audiences. Read more to find out where they hang out.