An enormous new music competition has been introduced for Leeds’ Roundhay Park by the staff behind BST Hyde Park.
Set to grow to be a central fixture of the north of England’s cultural calendar, a press launch for the brand new competition promised it’ll host among the music world’s largest names, with the primary headliner set to be introduced quickly.
The legendary Roundhay Park has already obtained a storied historical past with dwell music, having performed host to the likes of Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Rolling Stones and, most not too long ago, Ed Sheeran.
Launched in collaboration with Leeds Metropolis Council, Roundhay Pageant will ship a large financial increase to the native space, and also will run a midweek programme of free-to-access
actions for all ages, providing high-quality arts, tradition and wellbeing actions in addition to offering a platform for native expertise on the park through the summer season.
Councillor James Lewis, chief of Leeds Metropolis Council, mentioned the park was a “fabulous setting” for live shows, including that the competition would “act as an exquisite showcase” for the town.
“The park is a wonderful setting for live shows, as legendary artists like Madonna, U2 and the Rolling Stones will know from their very own fondly-remembered appearances there,” he continued. “It’s additionally a much-loved a part of the material of life in Leeds, so it’s becoming that this occasion will probably be doing as a lot as attainable to assist native distributors, suppliers and workers.”
“Roundhay Pageant will act as an exquisite showcase for our metropolis, elevating its profile with nationwide and worldwide audiences whereas delivering an essential increase to the native economic system. I’m positive music followers, not simply in Leeds however throughout the area and past, will agree with me after I say ‘roll on subsequent summer season’.”
Organisers AEG Presents, who additionally run London’s BST Hyde Park, have mentioned they plan to deliver premium competition experiences and world-class performances to Leeds.
“Everybody at AEG is thrilled to announce the launch of the Roundhay Pageant in Leeds,” Jim King, the CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals, mentioned of the information.
“This landmark occasion provides us the chance to deliver world-class artists and world-leading manufacturing to much more followers, whereas constructing on the park’s unbelievable musical legacy. Roundhay Park already holds a unprecedented place in music historical past, having hosted live shows from among the largest artists of all time and we can’t wait so as to add to that story.”
Roundhay Pageant’s headliners, full line-ups and programmes are set to be introduced quickly.
