Howard Assembly Rooms is launching Spotlight Unsigned, a new live music showcase in Leeds designed to support emerging artists and strengthen the city\u2019s grassroots music scene. <\/p>\n
Howard Assembly Rooms, one of Leeds\u2019 historic cultural venues, is launching \u2018Spotlight\u2018, a new music showcase supporting grassroots artists. Debuting on 19 November with the \u2018Spotlight Unsigned<\/em>\u2019 series, the event gives emerging and unsigned artists the chance to perform their music live at the historic, 200-capacity venue.<\/p>\n Beyond offering a stage, the event aims to be a regular space for musicians to connect with each other, experience with an audience and strengthen the overall grassroots music ecosystem.<\/p>\n The opening night is set to deliver a diverse line-up, from hip-hop to electronic music and more, showcasing talent from across West Yorkshire. Burgz will open the evening with a set of storytelling hip-hop shaped by his own experiences and a distinctly Northern perspective.<\/p>\n Leeds-based electronic duo Midnite Pharmacy will follow-up, blending electronic, indie, house and techno influences in a two-piece live act. Formed by Liam Jones and Si Martin, the pair uses live instruments to combine their band format with the production of electronic music on stage.<\/p>\n