Check out the exclusive interview, highlights & snaps from the Kirklees Most Wanted showcase at Northern Quarter in March.
Join Lillie as she goes behind the music with all the talented performers who lit up the stage at the first Kirklees Most Wanted Showcase. Each act opens up about their musical careers, sharing touching moments, amusing anecdotes, and ultimately insightful perspectives on their creative paths.
One of our Kirklees Most Wanted supported acts The Midges who have just released their new album ‘On One’ through Red Deer Club Recordings are set to perform at Sonar Session (The Watershed) on April 27th The duo returns as a full ensemble, joined by cello and keys for a special performance.
Book your ticket via the following link – https://bookwhen.com/thewatershed#focus=ev-s4a6-20250427183000
The Midges performing Now I Know Live at Vibrations Studios
Check out some images from behind the scenes of our artists interviews with Lillie for the KMW Showcase event
Kirklees Most Wanted Showcase Set to Electrify The Northern Quarter on March 14th
A one-off special evening with local folk band Hebble & Kirklees Most Wanted participants. Come and follow the Greek bouzouki across Europe and see this fascinating instrument sweep through a variety of beautiful folk traditions. In multiple languages, songs and tunes from Poland, Czech Republic, The Balkan Peninsula, Italy, England, Scotland, Ireland, and, of course, Greece. Performed on bouzouki, cello, and bodhran. Opening set from masterful singer, bouzouki and oud player Anestis Saraliotis. Food from Greek O’Clock.
Hebble
Probably the only trio in the world with a Greek bouzouki, cello and bodhran. Lively world folk – upbeat and interactive with twists of the alternative, and plenty of three-part harmonies. Folk standards, catchy choruses, belting rhythms, and tunes to make the heart sing.
Anestis Saraliotis
Music is the way the heart communicates with the soul. Life-long bouzouki player and singer of Rebétiko (Greek folk music), Anestis roots the Greek tradition into the north of England. His heartfelt bouzouki and oud playing accompanying his rich singing voice is bound to bring you with him.
Greek O’Clock
Greek street food made with love. For one night only Huddersfield-based Greek O’Clock will be bringing their food to the Watershed. Simply add one or more of their souvlakis when you order a ticket to the gig. Vegan, veggie, and meat options available. Wraps are loaded with tzatziki, onion, tomato and chips.
Blue Orchid Reaction are a 4 piece, indie rock band who play uplifting indie/ pop rock. They are influenced by a range of different genres and artists, and they have been gigging around West Yorkshire for the past three years. Tiny House is a captivating song which starts off gently with colourful riffs and smooth Paul Heaton style vocals and then finishes on more of an aggressive note with heavy guitars and shouty singing. The dramatic shift in the mood and the tempo likely reflects the topic of the song which is about being confined at home during covid and having nowhere to escape to.
For more info: https://www.instagram.com/blue_orchid_reactionband/
