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Ll A major new partnership between The Piece Hall Academy and Calderdale College is set to create a direct pipeline of talent into the UK’s growing live events industry.  The new Level 3 course launches in September 2026, offering people aged 19+ a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in live events and music production, with fully funded places available for eligible learners.  The Piece Hall Academy was established to train, support and develop the next generation of creatives through short courses, long-term mentoring, industry experience days and work placements. The new programme builds on this work, creating a clear progression route into the live events and music industries.  The Piece Hall has generated an estimated £680 million for the economy over the past decade, with projections of around £90 million annually - highlighting its growing role as a driver of regional growth, tourism and cultural activity. This new course is designed to ensur...

There is a specific kind of electricity that fills the air when a local band makes the leap from "ones to watch" to "headliners." This Thursday, May 14th, that energy descends upon the Holme Street cobblestones as Halifax’s own The Caymans take the stage for their first-ever headline show at the legendary Hebden Bridge Trades Club . ​For a band that has spent the last few years sharpening their teeth on the support circuit—most notably opening for indie titans The Libertines —this gig feels less like a performance and more like a coronation. ​ The Halifax Sound Finds a Home ​The quartet, consisting of Luca Finelli , Euan Wilson-Youngman , Jacob Brown , and Toby Walker , has become synonymous with a rejuvenated West Yorkshire music scene. While Halifax has always had a rich musical undercurrent, The Caymans have brought a certain "breezy" swagger back to the Calder Valley. ​"We’ve played these walls before, looking up at the headliners...

The historic 18th-century cloth hall in Halifax has long shed its industrial skin to become one of the UK’s most atmospheric open-air music venues. As the sun sets over the Yorkshire hills and the acoustics bounce off the Grade I listed colonnades, TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall is set to deliver its most ambitious season yet. ​The driving force behind this cultural explosion is Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL , the visionary CEO of The Piece Hall Trust. Alongside the Trust’s Chair, the internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and producer Aaron Casserly Stewart , the duo has transformed this heritage site into a global touring destination that rivals the likes of the Hollywood Bowl or Somerset House. ​ June: The Big Kick-Off ​The season starts with a nostalgic punch as Shed Seven celebrates the 30th anniversary of A Maximum High . The momentum doesn’t slow down, with June playing host to some of the biggest names in British music history. ​ Legends Return: M...