Seven Gigs and Shows You Won't Want to Miss in Yorkshire this Month
Join the crowds at Yorkshire's hottest concerts this month and don't miss these powerful productions
NORTHERN BALLET’S THE GREAT GATSBY
8TH–18TH MARCH
Leeds Grand Theatre
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Northern Ballet are inviting you to a glamorous party. Mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby’s mask is beginning to slip; the loneliness and tragedy that lie beneath are about to be revealed in this stunning production based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel.
TOM GRENNAN
12TH MARCH
First Direct Arena, Leeds
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Tom Grennan’s music is growing more and more popular by the day. The chart-topping BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated star has already bagged himself four UK Top 10 singles and we expect great things from him in 2023. You won’t want to miss this show. Titled ‘What Ifs & Maybes’, his new album is due for release in spring 2023 and is available to pre-order.
SELF ESTEEM
16TH MARCH
O2 Academy, Sheffield
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Fresh from her brief appearance on Taskmaster for their New Year special, local lass Self Esteem is touring her album, Prioritise Pleasure, featuring the acclaimed singles I Do This All The Time, Prioritise Pleasure and Moody. Don’t miss this chance to see her perform close to home.
THE DANIEL WAKEFORD EXPERIENCE
18TH MARCH
O2 Academy, Sheffield
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Since his appearance on Channel 4’s Undateables, Daniel Wakeford has been keeping himself busy. He’s been signed up by MenCap to work with them as an ambassador and autism ‘Mythbuster’ and has started a TikTok account where he’s been keeping us entertained. But he’s still a total rockstar, and has been penning a new album – The Rock-Pop Album – which he’s now taking out on the road.
SAM RYDER
26TH MARCH
O2 Academy, Leeds
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Viral TikTok sensation and Eurovision hero Sam Ryder was responsible for giving the United Kingdom its best result at Eurovision since 1998, and he’s also responsible for getting Space Man stuck in our heads for most of last year. This year he’s heading out on a huge UK tour – don’t miss it.
SNOOP DOGG
27TH MARCH
First Direct Arena, Leeds
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Despite being rescheduled, there are still tickets available to see Snoop Dogg in Leeds. That’s an opportunity that doesn’t come around often, so act fast. This tour will see Snoop collaborate with some of the most iconic names in hip hop including American rapper Warren G and Eminem’s band D12. They will be joined by the multi-million streamed Irish rap duo Versatile and platinum-selling rapper Xzibit.
THE MATT GOSS EXPERIENCE
28TH MARCH
Sheffield City Hall
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Fresh from the Strictly ballroom, join Bros frontman Matt Goss for a performance of his biggest hits, new original music, and a tribute to songwriter Cole Porter. Having headlined Las Vegas for 11 years, Matt really knows how to put on a show.
SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL
FROM 29TH MARCH
The Victoria Theatre, Halifax
01422 351158
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Dewey Finn is about to turn a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding rock band. Stick it to the man and head to Halifax’s Victoria Theatre to rock out this month. You’re in the band, and there’s a fantastic new score from Andrew Lloyd Webber as the School of Rock brings music to your ears.
