Hyde Park Book Club<\/span><\/h1>\nUpon first passing by Hyde Park Book Club one hungover morning during freshers week 2016, my 18 year old self could not figure out why on earth there was a rave going on outside of what I presumed was a library in the middle of the day. It wasn\u2019t until a week or so later that I realised this \u2018Book Club\u2019 was actually a multipurpose space used for events, gigs<\/span>, drinking, eating, socials, dj sets and presumably reading (although I can\u2019t say I\u2019ve seen much of the latter). HPBC even has its own record label. From initial glance it doesn\u2019t appear as if there is space for all of this fun to take place inside such a tiny venue, but, like the Tardis, HPBC is actually surprisingly large on the inside, complete with it\u2019s very ow<\/span>n basement.<\/span><\/p>\nEvents to check out this Freshers:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 21.09.19: Weekend Respite<\/span><\/i>– An event that promises to bring together some of Leeds best visual artists and musicians, as well\u00a0as featuring several artists who have previously played Pretend events, such as Joshua Zero, Long Legged Creatures and Hanibl x Dante (12th Circle). Weekend Respite is therefore the perfect event for anyone looking to get a glimpse into the current talent of the Leeds music scene. Plus it\u2019s for charity.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2.10.19: Livewire<\/span><\/i>– If you\u2019re sick of clubbing come October and are really in the mood for something completely different then Livewire\u2019s spoken word night might be the perfect event for you. This will be the first of four resident nights at HPBC, with the evening showcasing 3 renowned UK poets, as well as offering 6 open mike slots (if you aren\u2019t too hungover to speak by then).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Library\/The Lending Room<\/span><\/h1>\nSticking with the book theme, The Library is another venue with a misleading name and is actually a popular bar and gig venue situated along the Otley Run. The building contains two event spaces, with \u2018The Library\u2019 being downstairs and \u2018The Lending Room\u2019 above. University of Leeds students can even pop straight after class, as The Library is less than a stone throw away from Henry Price residences.<\/span><\/p>\nEvents to check out this Freshers:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 28.09.19: Allusinlove<\/span><\/i>– Formally Allusondrugs, this Leeds band is back with a new name and a new album. Catch them in action at The Lending Room.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 29.09.19: Ali Barter<\/span><\/i>– In need of a bit of female empowerment? Ali Barter is guaranteed to get you feeling pumped with her her grunge, pop, punk fusion at The Lending Room.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 01.10.19: Sophie and The Giants<\/span><\/i>– Emotional pop with another strong female lead to round off your freshers week.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Headrow House<\/span><\/h1>\nThis four story former textile mill hosts countless events throughout the year; from rooftop parties, to gigs to dj sets.\u00a0It also has an aesthetically pleasing roof garden and bar that\u2019ll fit nicely into your Instagram feed.<\/span><\/p>\nEvents to check out this Freshers:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- 20.09.19: Jehst<\/span><\/i>– just one of many gigs run by Leeds event giant Super Friendz at Headrow. If you really can\u2019t face Fruity at the Union, Jehst\u2019s music is effortlessly cool, jazz infused rap; a welcome break from hearing \u2018Mr Brightside\u2019 for the thousandth time.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 24.09.19: Triple Cooked Rooftop Party<\/span><\/i>– It\u2019s disco music on a roof and it\u2019s FREE.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- 28.09.19: Folamour<\/span><\/i>– If you aren\u2019t sick of disco yet this Natural Selection party is guaranteed to have you up and dancing until the early hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n