General Election Interview- Alan Page
Monday, 1 Jul 2024
Amberley from the URY News Team talks to Alan Page, a Liberal Democrat Candidate running for MP for the York Central constituency.
Election Year - UK General Election
Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024
This week we take a look at the UK general election close to home and walk through the manifestos of the main parties running to form government in a week's time! We also talk to York Central Independent candidate Ruairi Kendall, who is running on a platform of electoral reform. Thanks for joining us!
Election Year is a new podcast dedicated to discussing global elections in 2024 - the biggest year for democracy in history. With over half the planet's population heading to the polls, we will be discussing elections from across the globe and considering where the future of democracy might turn next.
URY Interview Series: clipping.
Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Annie Davison, the music team's interview coordinator, chatted to American experimental hip-hop band "clipping." before their show at Project House in Leeds. They discuss the details behind their two latest singles, and what it's been like playing a new range of songs in their live shows.
Hadithi, Hadithi!
Friday, 24 May 2024
In today's episode, join Raina and Vanessa as they share the good, not so good and overall lessons they've learnt so far along their university journey.
Creating Leeds Festival
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
URY's Festivals Coordinator, Sarah, chatted to Festival Republic's Managing Director Melvin Benn about his preparation for this years festival and projects helping new emerging artists.
She also spoke to Millie who has worked to create the festivals new AUX Stage.
Jodie Langford and Endoflevelbaddie
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Jodie Langford began her career as an unapologetically Northern spoken word artist with a unique, passionate message who quickly became the go-to voice for the youth within her hometown of Hull, exposing the injustice and plight of young people across the city and further across the nation. Coupled with her unique voice comes an incredible talent to turn observations of the world around her and her personal experiences into relatable, dry and often funny lyrical content that tackles everything from downing pints, dead-end jobs and the government’s treatment of young people to more personal relationship issues.
Jodie continues to write new music in her unique way, working closely with her producer/DJ Endoflevelbaddie to carve a sound that darts between thrashing Post Punk sensibilities, fevered Techno rhythms and filthy Drum & Bass chaos.
She's never afraid to expose herself or call out the powers that be and has become a force of nature when she performs live, providing audiences with ferocious, confident, thought-provoking shows and has been described as one of Hull’s best new artists to keep an eye on. Scott performs with Scott aka Endoflevelbaddie.
Jodie said, ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Reading & Leeds festival line up. I’ve seen some of my favourite bands perform at the festival when I attended as a teenager, so it already holds precious memories. This opportunity proves to my younger self that the belief and the graft is worth it, and that I do deserve a place in this industry amongst all of the other talent out there. I also get to represent my hometown, Hull, with one of my favourite people EVER, Endoflevelbaddie!’
Ellur
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Indie-pop artist Ellur from Halifax writes self-detrimental love letters to herself in the form of danceable guitar anthems. Ellur’s music glows with youthful energy whilst she celebrates and reflects on relationships, womanhood & growing up. Over the past year, Ellur has released a number of acclaimed singles including the timeless piano ballad ‘Satellites’ and new festival-ready anthem ‘Boys’. With a number of sold-out headlining shows and upcoming festival dates already in the diary for 2024, (and named by Clash Magazine as one of the ‘Five Sets That Defined Live at Leeds In The Park’) Ellur and her band are certainly not ones to miss!
Ellur said, ‘I’ve never been more excited about a gig in my life. I’ve been attending Reading and Leeds Fest since I can remember. It’s influenced so much of my music and how I write and to be asked by my local BBC Introducing team who have supported me since my first single felt like such a full circle moment.’
Delilah Bon
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Rage Queen Delilah Bon from Barnsley is a force to be reckoned with blending elements of hip-hop, nu metal, and riot grrrl ethos into her signature "Brat Punk" style. Her music serves as a fierce anthem for marginalized communities, particularly women, non-binary and the LGBTQ+ community. 2024 promises to be a monumental year for Delilah Bon, with a highly anticipated album slated for release in September.
Delilah Bon said, ‘I can’t wait to bring my girl rage to the stage at Reading & Leeds this year, was such a surprise being chosen to represent BBC Introducing, so so honoured. So excited! Been wanting to play this festival for so long. Girl power!’
Long Live Long Boi: Culture at York
Thursday, 9 May 2024
The Black Access Podcast is back with episode 2! In today's episode Vanessa and Raina talk about the culture in York, the reality of being a uni student, and long boi's iconic status.
By black students, for black students.
York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Election 2024 - Felicity Cunliffe-Lister
Saturday, 27 Apr 2024
Harrison from the URY News team talks to Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, a Liberal Democrat candidate, running for the Mayoral Election 2024