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UID:2417-1751202000-1751238000@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sowerby Bridge Town Festival
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/sowerby-bridge-town-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
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UID:2429-1751212800-1751234400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:West Echo Three + We Have Ghosts + Rock Paper Sister
DESCRIPTION:In honour of Sowerby Bridge festival we’ve got three very different rock bands :\nFirst up is Huddersfield’s Rock Paper Sister. Influenced by Guano Apes\, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Skunk Anansie they combine a classic rock sheen with a side order of funkiness and dramatic vocals. Expect huge riffs\, creative bass lines\, flamboyant drums and melodic vocals. With their energetic live performances and strong songwriting\, Rock Paper Sister are quickly making a name for themselves in the local music scene and their recent appearances at Bands on the Square and the Longest Day Festival have garnered strong feedback.\n“A dynamic female-fronted 4 piece delivering high-voltage rock.” – Kirklees Most Wanted\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Rrock.Paper.Sister/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx4VUu8gW44\nNext up we have Chester’s We Have Ghosts\, a visceral punk rock trio known for delivering raw\, riff-heavy anthems laced with lyrical intensity. Conjuring a storm of alt-rock\, grunge\, punk\, and post-whatever chaos. With lyrics that cut deep and a sound that swings between hypnotic tension and raw catharsis\, they blur the lines between vulnerability and venom. Think serrated riffs\, explosive shifts\, and raw emotion soaked in distortion.\n“This is raw and visceral rock. A refreshing reminder of what guitar-driven music can still do” – Havoc Underground\nhttps://wehaveghosts.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/wehaveghostsband/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@wehaveghosts/videos\n\nAnd finally hailing from Oldham metallic digital rock duo\, West Echo Three deliver some balls to the wall rock excitement for the modern age. With their winning mix of lo-fi beats\, top drawer guitar shredding and snarled vocals have gained a reputation as a formidable live act\, comfortable on any stage.\nThe band’s passion for live excellence translates to their studio output\, too\, with their one EP and three singles (so far) receiving praise for their signature approach to songcraft .If you like your rock bang up to date with the kind of innovative mix of punk\, metal and electronica that make NIN seem like sedate old Grandpas ready for the retirement home then you’re in for a treat.\n“West Echo Three are cut from a different cloth when compared to most indie-rock music.” – Analogue Trash\nhttps://westechothree.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@westechothree\nhttps://www.facebook.com/WestEchoThree/mentions/
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/west-echo-three-we-have-ghosts-rock-paper-sister/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250521T121506Z
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UID:2384-1751313600-1751324400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-43/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T112115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T112115Z
UID:2464-1751572800-1751583600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Frank Burkitt Band
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday of the month – LORE is our Folk and Roots music night hosted by Gareth Scott with special guests each month.\n‘Frank Burkitt has been performing for 15 years with partner and vocalist/flautist Kara Filbey. They met in Edinburgh in 2004 and have since lived and toured extensively throughout the UK\, New Zealand and Australia.\nPlaying a broad mix of original and traditional Scottish folk songs\, Americana and country ballads\, Burkitt’s highly intelligent songwriting is what sets him apart\, as well as his relaxed stage presence and ability to tell great stories.\nOn moving to New Zealand in 2014\, they formed The Frank Burkitt Band with whom they were awarded the Vodafone New Zealand Music Award (Tui award) for Best Folk Artist 2019. When not touring with the full band\, they relish the chance to perform their intimate duo set. Two voices that have had 15 years to blend and produce the closest\, most stunning harmonies that you’ll hear. Captivating and intimate performers that will entertain and enchant.’\n**** Northern Sky Magazine 8/10 Americana UK 9/10 Liverpool Sound & Vision\nFree entry\, donations toward events and artists always welcome.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/the-frank-burkitt-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T114853Z
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UID:2494-1751650200-1751653800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-43/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T112343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T112343Z
UID:2467-1751745600-1751756400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:What Goes On .....
DESCRIPTION:Roll up\, roll up!\nA new DJ night at the Puzzle Hall from the folks that brought you Sneeze and Monster Soup back in the day.\nExpect Psych\, Funk\, New Wave\, Hip-Hop\, Ska\, and all manner of eclectic beats and pieces\nMaximum party vibes guaranteed\, so get yer sens down…
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/what-goes-on/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T112744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T112744Z
UID:2470-1751806800-1751817600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Acoustic Singaround Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Puzzle Hall Inn\, the 1st Sunday of each month for an acoustic afternoon informal singaround. All persons of all ages and skill levels welcome.\nHosting\, will be the incredible Dave CalvertIn his own words: “Everyone is welcome to come along and sing\, play\, join in or just listen\, the beer is great\, as is the atmosphere. Its a lovingly restored\, community owned pub which is continuing it’s long history of music events.”\nEntry is free\, hope to see you there.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/acoustic-singaround-session-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T230000
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CREATED:20250619T114508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T114508Z
UID:2486-1751918400-1751929200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-44/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T113029Z
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UID:2472-1752179400-1752188400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open Mic with Maddie Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Open mic & Jam hosted by Maddy Brooks at the Puzzle Hall Inn – Sowerby Bridge 8.30pm onwards and upwards…\nThis night is an Open Mic with Jam session capabilities where everyone is pretty much guaranteed a chance to play & are peppered with moments of absolute joy & magic!\nEveryone and anyone welcome\, get yourselves down to play\, sing\, say and listen!\nWe have a PA installed\, plus mics\, stands and DI boxes available to use.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/open-mic-with-maddie-brooks-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T114933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T114933Z
UID:2496-1752255000-1752258600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-44/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250514T120357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T120357Z
UID:2363-1752264000-1752271200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Alpaca Redemption + Groves
DESCRIPTION:Alpaca Redemption are a four-piece Indie/New Wave Pop band from Kiel\, Leipzig and Todmorden. The guitar swings from frantic electric climbs to soft intricate melodies. Vocals are inspired by the raw and mystical ways of Irish folk songs and the lyrics find beauty in the bittersweet of dreams that may never be fulfilled.\n“Shouldered by the greats of new wave\, disco and indie Aplaca Redemption are sometimes ornate\, sometimes straightforward\, but always sweet and hopeful.” – Norden Arts Festival\nhttps://alpacaredemption.bandcamp.com/music\nhttps://www.instagram.com/alpacaredemption/\nGroves are a four-piece band from Leeds who inspired by the catchiness of pop melodies and the scrappiness of rock music create Emo pop for the depressed Zillennial. Their influences range from the dreamy vibes of The Cranberries\, to the emotive guitars of American Football and the synthpop feel of The Midnight.\nhttps://www.instagram.com/grovessongs\nhttps://soundcloud.com/groves-82494346\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@grovessongs
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/alpaca-redemption-groves/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T111809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T111809Z
UID:2461-1752354000-1752361200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Devil's Jukebox - The Last Ever Gig!
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS IT – OUR LAST EVER GIG!!!\nAll good things must come to an end… and the evil ones too…Yes Folks\, it’s the last ever Devil’s Jukebox gig. We’ll be celebrating twenty years… by stopping playing\, at the lovely Puzzle Hall Inn in sunny Sowerby Bridge. Come along and see the filthiest people alive drag vintage music back to the houses of ill repute where it has always belonged.\nTHIS WILL BE A CELEBRATION… not a wake.So\, GET READY TO PARTY LIKE IT’S 1929.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/devils-jukebox-the-last-ever-gig/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T113301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T113301Z
UID:2474-1752411600-1752418800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Improv At The Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Audience and players VERY WELCOME. These are open playing sessions where weird and wonderful pieces are improvised by the group using some light direction and guidance on the playing.\nDonations welcomed: Bring Instruments and if needed little amplifiers and come down and join in with the improvisations. Arrive by 1.30pm to be ready to play at 2.00pm.\nNo previous experience needed. Any questions? Feel free to message.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/improv-at-the-puzzle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250519T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T153230Z
UID:2369-1752422400-1752431400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:We Three Things
DESCRIPTION:We Three Things are 3 songwriting friends from Otley who share a love of indie\, folk and the kind of close harmony singing not heard since Crosby Stills and Nash left the building. Combining the skills of three very different but complimentary songwriters -Tim Marshall\, Nick Wood and Matthew Sturgess ( aka former Puzzle Hall visitor\, The Silver Reserve) – expect an afternoon of beautiful bittersweet folk pop.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/we-three-things/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T114551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T114551Z
UID:2488-1752523200-1752534000@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-45/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T113508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T113508Z
UID:2476-1752692400-1752706800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Technical Difficulties
DESCRIPTION:Technical Difficulties is Sowerby Bridge’s original experimental music open mic held on the third Wednesday of Each Month.\nFREE ENTRY\nPlease send us a message if you want a slot!\nWe have a PA installed\, two tables and somebody to plug you in…\nWhether you’re into alternative hip hop\, dark ambient\, free jazz\, freak folk\, beat poetry or drone rock come on down\, plug yourself in and let your freak flag fly!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/technical-difficulties-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T122328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T122328Z
UID:2504-1752786000-1752793200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Al's Django Party
DESCRIPTION:Al’s Django Party is a gypsy jazz quartet featuring ace guitar virtuoso Martin Chung (also of Dana Ali Band and Wadcutter).
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/als-django-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250718T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T115013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T115013Z
UID:2498-1752859800-1752863400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-45/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T113702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T124227Z
UID:2478-1752930000-1752962400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Calderdale DIT Alldayer
DESCRIPTION:The Calderdale Do-It-Together all-dayer is the first event brought to you by the Youth Music collective;\nStarting at 1pm\, It features 2 stages and a stacked lineup; Preskooler\, Atlas\, James Jackson\, Alloy\, The Memory Club\, Doogle\, and headlined by Testament and Leo Brazil. With an after dark DJ Adam Statham playing all the best techno and house until late.\nFrom folk to indie to beatboxing\, with 9 acts throughout the day there is something for everyone. Feat…\nLeo BrazilHuddersfield-based rootsy psych-folkhttps://www.instagram.com/leo_brazil_musician_artist/\nTestament beatboxing/looping from West Yorkshirehttps://www.testamenthomecut.com/\nDoogleIndie Folk from Huddersfieldhttps://doogle.live/\nThe Memory Club Alt folk from Manchesterhttps://www.youtube.com/@thememoryclub\nAlloyDriving Indie riffs from Hebden Bridge\nJames Jackson Introspective folkhttps://soundcloud.com/jamesjackson-839279614\nAtlasPowerful pop punk from Manchester\nPreskoolerShoegaze duo from Hipperholme\n\nFREE ENTRY with donations for bands gratefully accepted. Live music finished in time for trains back to Leeds / Manc. Supported by Culturedale Calderdale Year of Culture.\n— Further Info —-\nTestamentTestament is a British writer\, rapper\, composer and world record breaking beatboxer. As a recording artist his credits include work alongside Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae\, MOBO winner Soweto Kinch\, Mercury Nominee Ty\, and US Rap legend J-Live.\nHis work includes the critically acclaimed album HOMECUT: No Freedom Without Sacrifice\, awards nominated play Black Men Walking\, writing raps for Disney Plus\, scripts for NETFLIX and composing music for an award-winning Adidas adverts. In 2024 he was Black Nature Writer-in Residence for the Yorkshire Dales District Park and part the Hot Poets eco-poetry collective
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/calderdale-dit-alldayer/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T113925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155757Z
UID:2480-1753027200-1753034400@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Horse Loom (solo guitar / songs from Northumbria) + Andrew DR Abbott
DESCRIPTION:The Horse LoomBreathtaking folk guitar and vocals from Northumberland’s Steve Malley of John Peel and Fugazi favourites Crane and The Unit Ama. Compelling acoustic fingerstyle mastery touching on Jansch / Basho / Kottke punctuated by dark storytelling.https://lowpoint.bandcamp.com/album/the-horse-loom\n\nAndrew DR AbbottInstrumental compositions for (baritone) acoustic guitar from Halifaxhttps://andyabbott.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-clover-hill\nat Puzzle Hall Inn\, 21 Hollins Mill Lane\, Sowerby Bridge\, HX6 2RF4pm – 6pmFREE ENTRY with donations for bands gratefully accepted.\n\n—- more info —-\n‘The Horse Loom is the name given to the music made by Northumbrian singer and guitarist Steve Malley\, who you might best know as the driving force of the corruscating power trio The Unit Ama. Malley’s solo work sits adjacent\, but somewhat in opposition\, to his band output – adding his work with intense post-hardcore bands Crane and Four Frame.\nChannelling the same extended\, exploratory\, on-the-edge quality of his guitarwork through an acoustic setting\, he uses this to frame a portfolio of truly extraordinary songs that combine mysticism with a very rooted\, earthy reality. Added to that his rich\, unaffected voice and you have something unique and special\, and which has made The Horse Loom a word-of-mouth phenomenon to compare with fellow Tynesiders Richard Dawson and Nev Clay.’\n“Northumberland’s best kept secret” The Wire.\n“Acoustic songs that interweave his surprisingly tender vocals with his truly incredible guitar style that recalls Davy Graham or Bert Jansch at their finest”\n“Where to start to describe The Horse Loom? The best acoustic guitar player in the country? Maybe. The most unique marriage between British folk music\, avant garde guitar playing and punk rock spirit? Certainly. Wonderful? Definitely. Under-rated? You’ll have to ask him about that.\nNorthumbrian guitarist and singer Steve Malley would doubtless be extremely embarrassed to read any of these things. That says a lot. Steve played guitar in Crane in the early 90s\, whose post-Husker Du take on The Byrds-meets-DC hardcore earned them a deserving reputation as one of the UK’s finest live bands. He would go on to play in Kodiak\, Four Frame and then most notably The Unit Ama. The Unit Ama existed in direct contrast to their (musical) peers from America. Whereas a cold and cool approach was favoured by the bands from across the pond\, The Ama dropped any of this façade and opened themselves and their music to possibilities of accident and misfortune creating a live experience that was truly inspiring. I say with total sincerity that they changed a lot of people’s musical outlook forever.\nThe Horse Loom sees Steve take this approach and apply it to his love of folk music. Combining folk structures and melodies with his incredible guitar playing has made The Horse Loom something truly unique.” – Chris Summerlin
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/the-horse-loom-solo-guitar-songs-from-northumbria-george-daniels/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T114633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T114633Z
UID:2490-1753128000-1753138800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-46/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T114127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T114127Z
UID:2482-1753214400-1753221600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Poetry And Spoken Word Evening
DESCRIPTION:On the fourth Tuesday of the month the music stops and we pay attention to the spoken word. There has been poetry at the Puzzle Hall since the Nineties\, with breaks when the pub was closed.\n\nSometimes we are a small seminar group bringing work we love\, and want to discuss\, including our own writings. If we get bigger numbers we can get out the microphone and make it an open mic. Everyone is welcome.\n\nThere are many kinds of poetry nights: poetry slams\, formal invited poets with an audience\, open mics\, spoken word events. We are often another kind of gathering: talking about poetry\, why we write\, what we read\, themes and differences.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/poetry-and-spoken-word-evening/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T115051Z
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UID:2500-1753464600-1753468200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-46/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250602T101545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T101545Z
UID:2432-1753473600-1753480800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Short Causeway + Grow
DESCRIPTION:The Short Causeway is a three piece from Hebden Bridge formed by childhood friends after a sweet and sweaty Trades Club gig. Claudie plays guitar and sings\, Hayden is on bass\, and Rufus bangs the drums. Together they bring jangly\, clean guitar parts and bright and glossy basslines accompanied by contemplative lyrics\, all pulled together by the heartbeat of the band\, the driving drums.\n“jittery indie with an ambitious 80’s jazz pop swing” – Louder than war\nhttps://www.facebook.com/theshortcausewayband/\nhttps://soundcloud.com/theshortcauseway\nGrow are an indie rock quartet from Halifax who burst onto the scene in 2024 and are rooted in timeless inspiration carving their path through a cultured mix of influences such as Pink Floyd\, Steely Dan and Neil Young.\n‘A mix between Steely Dan and Bowie’ – BBC Radio 6\n“Colourful indie pop effervescence” – Dirty Sunbeams\nhttps://www.facebook.com/@growtheband/\nhttps://growtheband.bandcamp.com/album/your-own-time
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/the-short-causeway-grow/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250602T101834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T101834Z
UID:2435-1753563600-1753570800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Midnight Gallery + Holly Head
DESCRIPTION:Manchester new wave outfit Midnight Gallery came to life in 2020 amidst the hush of the pandemic\, developing their sound at the forefront of modernising post-punk\, with a shared enthusiasm for 80s musical influences and the distinctive sounds of the North. Drawing parallels with artists such as Joy Division\, Echo and the Bunnymen and Interpol Midnight Gallery’s music fizzes with sharp guitars\, brooding synths\, and evocative lyrics exploring the emotional turmoil and complexities of modern life. With a captivating debut EP and an increasing buzz around live shows\, including a sold-out hometown show and a UK tour with IST IST\, Midnight Gallery is quickly making its mark in the UK post-punk scene.\n“Hypnotic\, romantic and mysterious Midnight Gallery have earned a formidable reputation as compelling live performers” – RGR\n“Midnight Gallery have an intuitive feel and flow and a rich awareness of songwriting craft” – Even The Stars\nhttps://midnightgallerymusic.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/midnightgallerymusic/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/midnightgallerymusicpage/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@MidnightGalleryMusic\n\nInitially formed with the aim of creating low-lit\, melodic indie folk before unexpected\, corruptive forces led them down a path of borderless expression and poised\, purposeful chaos\, Holly Head is made up of Joe (vocals\, guitar) Liam (bass)\, Oscar (drums) and Paddy (guitar). Combining political activism\, unrelenting basslines and cut glass guitar riffs the four-piece transmit the crucial sounds of a raging\, wide-awake\, no more bullsh*t society with their rapid-fire\, funk-infused new-wave punk.\n“Holly Head’s music charges forward with an uncompromising spirit creating an electrifying sonic assault that refuses to shy away from uncomfortable truths” The Daily Music Report\n“A perfect synthesis of the mesmerising elastic bass lines of seventies afrobeat with the slash-and-burn angular ferocity of prime-time Fugazi…it’s a perfect dynamic of intensity and groove.” – Louder Than War\n“They create a unique raw blend of indie rock and post punk energy” – Northern Exposure\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@hollyhead\nhttps://www.instagram.com/hollyhead.band/
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/midnight-gallery-holly-head/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250703T155108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155108Z
UID:2512-1753632000-1753639200@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra is a community project based in the Calder Valley which brings together 50+ musicians\, professional and amateur\, to create a kaleidoscopic symphonic brigade.Their eclectic repertoire covers film soundtracks (Morricone\, John Barry)\, rock and pop favourites (Leonard Cohen\, Beatles\, Bowie\, Radiohead)\, and some more obscure treasures. Think psychedelic loveliness\, rousing choral noise\, and some choice costumes.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/CalderdaleFantasyOrchestra/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZwslkjLfsk\nhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DI1f19GolS8\nhttps://www.fantasyorchestra.org/calderdale/
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/calderdale-fantasy-orchestra/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T114739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T114739Z
UID:2492-1753732800-1753743600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chess Night
DESCRIPTION:All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/chess-night-47/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T114312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T162543Z
UID:2484-1753993800-1754002800@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:Jazz @ The Puzzle with Panjumby
DESCRIPTION:Led by steel-pannist Dudley Nesbitt\, Panjumby are a five-piece band with a repertoire of Modern Jazz\, Contemporary Calypso and classic Latin tunes from Brazil\, Cuba\, Trinidad and Jamaica. A high-energy group of engaging and accessible performers\, \nNesbitt grew up in Trinidad and was a child prodigy on the steel pan\, eventually becoming a regular arranger for the prestigious annual Panorama competition at a very young age. \nHe has an extraordinary musical mind and is fully capable of composing a through-written piece of music for a pan orchestra of over a hundred players in his head\, teaching them all \ntheir parts from memory without recourse to scores or notes\, or of orchestrating pieces from the classical canon for the same size ensemble. \nHe is one of the world’s prime exponents of steel pan; one of the few musicians to truly translate steel pan techniques into a jazz context and to bring a group close to understanding the real \nunderpinnings of Calypso\, Soca & Trinidadian rhythm. \nThe present line-up has been steady for fifteen years\, and the musicians have developed the kind of instinctive rapport that most groups nowadays can only aspire to. \nThe band’s line up is: \nDudley Nesbitt\, steel pan\, cowbell \nRichard Ormrod\, sax\, flute\, percussion \nBarclay McKay\, keyboard\, guitar \nPaul Baxter\, bass \nSam Hobbs\, drums
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/jazz-the-puzzle-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250619T115219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T115219Z
UID:2502-1754069400-1754073000@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:French Fridays
DESCRIPTION:An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/french-fridays-47/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072119
CREATED:20250602T100211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T100211Z
UID:2420-1754078400-1754085600@www.puzzlehall.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Dirt + The Actionists
DESCRIPTION:The Dirt are Pennines based Anglo- Japanese noise makers. Their sound mixes heavy guitar “loops” laced with distortion and fuzz punchy percussion and a splattering of fast firing Lyrics. Imagine a spaceship built by Suicide and Spaceman3 being commandeered by The Fall’s Mark E Smith on a mission into the outer reaches and you’ll be halfway to what they sound like. lovers of post punk\, new wave and garage 60s psych also may wish to apply for a seat on the trip!Now signed to Sheffield based Sister 9 records with second studio album “Monkeypunch” being released on this very day!\n“A momentous mountain of sound. wild and intoxicating”-Louder than war\n“A passionate\, brazen and lionhearted mashed up blend of cinematic guitar loops\, hypnotic electro percussion\, scorching melodic guitar feedback and punk prose”- RGM\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thed1rt/\nhttps://thedirt71.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/thedirtpsychzone/\nThe Actionists are a genre-defying duo from Halifax\, consisting of art punk performance poet Keiron Higgins and dance producer/ pop star (Cuban Boys) Ricardo Autobahn. They will take you through their world one step to the left of reality via atmospheric electronics\, ska-tinged pop and grimy glam-rock slabs of synth.\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheActionists\nhttps://theactionists.bandcamp.com/
URL:https://www.puzzlehall.org.uk/events/the-dirt-the-actionists/
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