Macy Wright

Music News Blitz • 5th May 2026

Queer history: exploring how underground gay clubs shaped the sound of modern music — Music News Blitz

From underground basements to global dancefloors, gay clubs have played a defining role in shaping modern music culture.

Macy Wright

Leeds Now • 5th May 2026

New chapter for The Bookish Type – Leeds Now

The former owners of the Bookish Type say the shop is in safe hands with it’s new ownership.

Charlotte Smart

Alternative Aesthetics • 15th April 2026

How sustainable fashion is making subcultures accessible - Alternative Aesthetic

In the UK, the emergence of affordable resale fashion has made it easier for people across social classes to express their style and identity.

Macy Wright

Music News Blitz • 5th May 2026

Music review: Gorillaz powerful as ever as ‘The Mountain’ tour stops in Leeds — Music News Blitz

Gorillaz staged a standout performance at First Direct Arena in Leeds last week as a part of the latest tour for their new album, The Mountain.

Music News Blitz • 6th May 2026

Music Opinion: Zara Larsson’s ‘Girls Trip’ transforms ‘Midnight Sun’ into a collaborative playground — Music News Blitz

Following on from the cult success of ‘Midnight Sun’, Zara Larsson has opted to remix the sound into a new collaborative women-centred album, ‘Girl’s Trip’ - in perfect time to take summer 2026 by storm.

6th May 2026

Young audiences at the heart of new Leeds opera – Leeds Now

Combining new dance choreography with opera singing brings a contemporary atmosphere to the classic theatre.

Music News Blitz • 5th May 2026

‘Midnight Sun’ summer - how Zara Larsson’s sound and style could define 2026 — Music News Blitz

As summer 2026 approaches, early signs show that Zara Larsson could be set to define the season with what fans are already calling a “Midnight Sun Summer”.

Newark Advertiser • 18th December 2025

Newark branch of sight loss charity My Sight appealing for volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help support those living with sight loss, writes Macy Wright.

Music News Blitz • 5th May 2026

Music history: revisiting the Beatles' most iconic moments over five decades on from their breakup — Music News Blitz

This week marks the 56th anniversary of the day the world’s most famous band, the Beatles, called it quits on 10 April 1970.