By Jolene Rae-Walsh –
As the Kirklees Year of Music 2023 continues, here’s your lineup of what’s happening during April 2023 at some of the best music venues in Huddersfield.
After all those lockdowns, seeing Huddersfield’s music scene flourishing again is excellent. Get your tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out!
Northern Quarter
The aggressive and emotionally potent music released by “punk-rapper” DuckLin Curls is only enhanced by his intimate and energetic live performances. Inspired by everything from mental to political turmoil, Curls is taking the north of England by storm. Support from Ratpfink – Slowly making a name for themselves in the local scene ‘Ethan and Mark’ bring together Noughties Grime beats and playful lyrics with Vic and Bob’s humour. Expect nothing. Enjoy everything.
Friday 7th April, 7.30 pm.
Tickets: £6
Described by Folk Radio UK as ‘weaving an especially compelling magic’ and ‘showing British acoustic music in its best possible light’, Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie make music that is animated by lyrical song-writing, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, multi-instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious tones of their blood harmony’.
Sunday 23rd April, 6 pm
Tickets: £7
Foundation Vintage and Classic Reggae
FOUNDATION is back, bringing the finest vintage & Classic Reggae powered by Valv-A-Tron Sound System and playing the best old records on the sound that goes around.
Saturday 29th April
8 pm till 1 am.
£5 on the door.
Open Mic Night
Free Entry
Every Thursday from 7 pm
Small Seeds
Open Mic Night
Free Entry
Every Tuesday
(Note, you can bring your own drinks)
The Brick Works
Karaoke Sundays!
Get your singing voice ready! If you’re shy, then grab a friend!
Every Sunday from 6 pm
Holmfirth Picturedrome
Special Kinda Madness Plus guest SKA-Master DJ & MC Jamie Fat Piggie
A Specials Tribute Band and a Madness Tribute Band, all on one stage. That’s Special Kinda Madness.
Sat 22nd April
Doors – 19:30
Advance Tickets – £16.00
Door Tickets – £18.00
Venn Street Social
Roundbeat Sound System
Introducing the Roundbeat Sound System at Venn Street for ROOTS TRADITION, playing reggae through the ages.
Saturday 8th April
£5 on the door.
The Parish
The world’s number one tribute to the world’s most dangerous band joins The Parish for Easter weekend.
Saturday 8th April, 8 pm
£10 + booking fee
The Dub Pistols are one of the few remaining working-class bands who carry the flame of reggae-driven sound system music, the secret rhythm of Britain from ska and rocksteady through Soul II Soul to grime and dubstep and beyond.
Sat, 29th April, 7:30 pm
£16.50 + booking fee
Vinyl Tap
Amber Run – Acoustic In Store
Amber Run will be playing a special after-hours acoustic in-store show for us to coincide with the release of their new album ‘How To Be Human’. Entry is free, but you can guarantee entry by pre-ordering the album to avoid disappointment,
Monday 17th April at 6.30 pm
Smile Bar and Venue
Bon Giovi
Fri 21st April at 7:00 pm
£12.50 – £18.00 + Booking fee
A Band Called Malice
Fri 28th April at 7:00 pm
£12.50 – £18.00 + Booking fee
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Platform Artist Showcase
Join an audience of esteemed music industry representatives to see local artists perform at a special showcase event.
Thursday, 27th April, 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Get your free tickets here.
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