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2021 in Review

A ‘best of [insert year here]’, we did one last year and so we’ve just got to keep up the tradition now… And here it is! The team behind Bloom Sessions have each picked three of their top tracks and albums from women and people of marginalised genders across the wurld. So take a peekContinue reading “2021 in Review”

Live Review: September // Summer ’21 ft. The Sound of Modesty, Marnie Glum and Sam Brown

Although September often brings with it the chill of autumn and the, sadly inevitable, freshers’ flu, Wharf Chambers was buzzing with warmth on Wednesday night, as the second instalment of Bloom Sessions ~ Summer ‘21 filled the air with its gorgeous line-up of groovy tunes and good vibes, helping us cling on to summer’s sweetContinue reading “Live Review: September // Summer ’21 ft. The Sound of Modesty, Marnie Glum and Sam Brown”

Bloom Sessions ~ Summer ’21 // August ft. FIKA, Sofa King and Gordian Stimm

! Tada ! It’s finally here… our line up for the first of two gigs we’re hosting this summer at Wharf Chambers. Bloom Sessions is delighted to announce that, on the last Wednesday in August (25th), we’ll be hosting FIKA, Sofa King and Gordian Stimm! Psssst, also, take a look at that fab design byContinue reading “Bloom Sessions ~ Summer ’21 // August ft. FIKA, Sofa King and Gordian Stimm”

Bloom Sessions x Fuse Leeds – Open Call

Who are we? Bloom Sessions is a creative project dedicated to women and people of marginalised genders in Yorkshire. Our main aim is to encourage these groups to engage with music and art regardless of their background. Since October 2020 we’ve been showcasing some of the incredible artists our region has to offer and thisContinue reading “Bloom Sessions x Fuse Leeds – Open Call”

Bloom Sessions – Summer ’21

Ooo you thought you’d seen the last of us?! It’s been just over two months since we said “see ya soon,” but we’re back baby! And better than ever… Bloom Sessions is delighted to announce that we have been entrusted with some funding from Leeds Inspired, part of Leeds City Council, for Summer 2021! WeContinue reading “Bloom Sessions – Summer ’21”

Bloom Sessions Vol.1 – Thank You!

Well… it’s been a joy! Six months ago we started pushing Bloom Sessions out to the wide world, bringing it into a strange and uncertain landscape. But how far we’ve come! Since October we’ve been sharing and promoting North Yorkshire’s creatives, but, come April, we turn the final page… for now. Before we sign off,Continue reading “Bloom Sessions Vol.1 – Thank You!”

Bloom Sessions – ZAY

Well here we go, one last time… As the final curtain closes on Bloom Sessions* we are delighted to bring you this special performance from ZAY. Recorded during her performance for International Women’s Day, we thought it was a beautiful way to finish what we started. A huge thanks to ZAY for working with us,Continue reading “Bloom Sessions – ZAY”

Sunday Harvest: Interview with Girls Can Play Guitar

Ahead of tomorrow’s International Women’s Day event, Claire sat down with Izzy Hobbs, to talk through all things Womxn, arts and Yorkshire. Izzy recently launched her platform, Girls Can Play Guitar, showcasing the best of female musicians in the Leeds music scene. Pledging to ensure that all their live events feature female musicians, Girls CanContinue reading “Sunday Harvest: Interview with Girls Can Play Guitar”

Bloom Sessions – Phoebe Marshall (At Home)

Last Sunday of February people… you know what that means! We can finally share Phoebe Marshall’s Bloom Session (At Home) with you and we couldn’t be happier. Featuring the classics and some cheeky new tracks, you’d be a fool to miss it. Bloom Sessions wants to send a big thank you to Phoebe for battlingContinue reading “Bloom Sessions – Phoebe Marshall (At Home)”

Sunday Harvest: Jenny’s Opinion on ‘Taylor’s Version’

We have a very special Sunday Harvest to share with you this week! Following Taylor Swift’s release of ‘Love Story (Taylor’s Version)’, as well as the momentum surrounding Framing Britney Spears, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the all-too-familiar tale of an industry with a history of trying to disempower some of itsContinue reading “Sunday Harvest: Jenny’s Opinion on ‘Taylor’s Version’”