Full Saturday lineup here

Full Sunday lineup here

 

LIVE URBAN ARENA

The Live stage will play host to the cream of British Live Urban Acts. We're bringing together a host of international and home-grown stars for a weekend of positivity, unity, love and celebration. With the focus on 100% live acts, live sounds and a live atmosphere, this will be the Urban Festival Experience we’ve all been waiting and craving for! To the stage The Leeds Urban Festival proudly presents:

LETHAL BIZZLE(Full set)

Yes that’s what we said, THE Lethal Bizzle! With the release of his new album – GO HARD (Produced by THE Mark Ronson), Lethal B will mesmerise you with his lyrics and live stage show at Leeds Urban Festival! The multi-award winning Lethal Bizzle is arguably the most prolific and exciting rappers to emerge from the UK underground scene. Previously a member of More Fire Crew, Lethal Bizzle’s career has established him as an electric dynamic live artist and a staple on festival line ups. To Leeds we welcome The One & Only Lethal Bizzle BIZZLE!

FOREIGN BEGGARS(Full set)

How do we honestly introduce the Biggest, most respected, Mutli-Award Winning, Pioneering Legends of the UK Hip-Hop Scene? Renowned for their explosive live performances, which recently saw them tear down Glastonbury, Fabric and Hip Hop Kemp in Prague. They have supported Public Enemy, Roots Manuva, Beatnuts, Masta Ace, Grand Master Flash, Talib Kweli, Wu Tang, Asian Dub Foundation, Last Emperor, Mark Ronson, Ja Rule, Blak Twang, to name a few.
Early October sees the release of "United Colours Of Beggatron” with production from Noisia, and Rednaz, plus appearances from Jehst, Kashmere, Dr Syntax, MC Badness, and Ben Sharpa. This is a truly international genre crossing MONSTER of a release!


The Foreign Beggars will be running their very own Industry Standard Workshops at THE LEEDS URBAN FESTIVAL, alongside L.U.F. & Friends, for anyone who wants to watch and learn from true professionals, there really is no faulting this explosive collective! Catch these Masters literally at Work LIVE, only at The Leeds Urban Festival Weekender!

KILLA KELA LIVE(Full set)

He is considered to be one of the best beatboxers in the world alongside Kenny Muhammad and Rahzel, starting to beatbox in his teens with the 360 Physicals crew. Killa Kela lives and breathes and speaks hip hop. He's been mad on it since he was a kid in Billingshurst, West Sussex. This is a guy who understands the building blocks of the music, the beats and pieces that make it up. That's how he crafts his tunes: bit by bit, step by step, all his own work and that of his crew.With the release of his brand-spanking new album AMPLIFIED! Killa Kela will be performing with a FULL-LIVE BAND, playing all of the tunes in this exclusive performance from the album! GET READY TO BE AMPLIFIED!

 

SKEPTA

Boy Better Know! One of the biggest names to emerge from the Grime scene, Skepta has come a long way since cutting his teeth with Roll Deep Crew. With the massive success of his lastest album, Microphone Champion, Skepta will be smashing the stage with his latest signature sounds at this exclusive show, only at The Leeds Halloween Carnival Weekender!

 

FRESH JIVE

Europe’s largest and most respected Breakdance and Hip-Hop collective. Leeds very own Pride and Joy will be showcasing Championship Breakdancing, Flavours Of The Original Old Skool! As well as hosting our very own full scale battle competition, The Legend himself Bboy 10 Tonn will be in full effect and with DJ T-Breaks on the old 1’s and 2’s, this in itself is going to be epic!

DOUBLE D DAGGER

The news that Double D Dagger is confirmed for L.U.F. has the Leeds underground hip-hop scene HYPED HYPED HYPED HYPED!! Legends in their own right, DBizzy and Dagger are bringing us all a set to remember laced with heavy beats and sick hooks, we're so so PROUD to announce THIS DOUBLE D DAGGER ONE-OFF SPECIAL ONLY AT THE LEEDS URBAN FESTIVAL!

 

MANNY MOSCOW

The Boy With The New Flow, Manny Moscow's literally hot off the Press and boy is this boi hot! Working with and mixing sets for legends across Europe and the Pond, Manny Moscow is causing waves wherever he goes! Catch his exclusive LIVE performance only at the Leeds Urban Festival!

 

TRICKSTA

UK Hip-Hop DJ/Mixer and Producer - This Cat is mixing the cream of the Hip-Hop crop just for us! You'll be purring like a kitten!

 

KANED AND ABLE

One of London’s finest hip-hop collectives, their aura is fresh, vibrant and new. Made up of master musicians and 2 outstanding MC's. With their bouncing, head-nodding, positive sounds, these boys are travelling all the way from the South, to treat you with their musical and lyrical tricks!

 

MR BRISTOW

Resident at the Award Winning Vinyl Touch, London, Mr. Bristow is an absolute lover of the hip hop scene, people and music and a master scratcher too! He's the man and he's here with his exclusive records only at the Leeds Urban Festival!



+ Very Special Guests and the Crème of Local Live Artists & Acts TBA!!!



THE WAREHOUSE ARENA - Hosted by JUNGLE JAM

Leeds leading Junglist Night – Jungle Jam, hosts amazing The Warehouse Arena! With our Warehouse kitted out into a Halloween Wonderland, this is going to be home to A THRILLER of a weekend! Very special guests include:

BLAME(Full set)

Album Launch Tour Date
With the massive anthems 'Stay Forever' and 'Because of You' feat. Blame is enjoying one of his busiest years yet. The latest single, 'Because of You', has been a massive success so far and resulted mass critical acclaim across the UK. With releases on Hospital Records, LTJ Bukems Good Looking Records, Metalheadz and Mampi Swifts Charge Recordings, this is going to be red hot!

NICKY BLACKMARKET

2 HOUR EXCLUSIVE L.U.F. OLD SCHOOL SET!

Officially the best Jungle DJ of 2008, and, in our humble opinion, OF ALL TIME! THE Nicky Blackmarket will be dropping an exclusive, hand-picked 2 hour old school jungle set in the warehouse room hosted by Leeds Leading Junglists - Jungle Jam!

KENNY KEN

90 mins Exclusive Jungle Jam Set! This ORIGINAL JUNGLIST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION!! Master Kenny Ken will be smashing a 90 minute LEEDS URBAN FESTIVAL masterpiece!

 

REMARC

(Planet Mu) - British Jungle producer, considered to be one of the true originators of the Jungle sound. Tracks like Sound Murderer, R.I.P and Ricky were to influence a generation of new music makers. Remarc will be taking us all back on a very special journey!

 

DEFACTO

Jungle Jam - Pioneer and Founder of the Prolific Leeds Jungle Jam historic nights, the Big Man himself will be bringing you vibes that have gained him such a following!

 

SHOCK

Radio Frequency head honcho and Jungle Jam resident will be rinsing out his usual Jungle mayhem.

PESK

Happy Go Lucky promoter and Jungle Jam resident, this boy has a record collection that even makes us green with envy. Trust us, he will select the sickest tunes to rip up the dancefloor.

 

PROPHECY

(Metropolis) – Yes Phophecy from Metropolis! Enough said!

MC RUMPUS

From his breakthrough tune Neighbourhood, there’s been no stopping The Rumpus. We’re proud to welcome MC Rumpus to The Leeds Urban Festival for the very first time,.

MC JILA

The intellegent and focused Jila will be absolutley live!

MC Logic

One of the North's Finest MC's, he's amazing as you'll all be saying yourself!

+ VERY SPECIAL GUESTS!!!



THE BASEMENT ARENA- HOSTED BY EXODUS


Fresh from the Massive Exodus Croatia Festival, Exodus will be in full effect with their RED-HOT Dubstep line-up! We had to put them in the Basement, they thought they had been naughty but we said we WANTED them to be NAUGHTY! When they realised they’re literally in the basement so you can feel the FULL force of their bass pounding through your chest, and down your spine, they were SCREAMING for more! Trust us, you will be too!

HENY G

(Gangsta Boogie)

One of dubstep’s breakthrough artists of recent times, this noted producer will be smashing it up for the mighty Exodus, with his LUF exclusive set.

L.D.

(Hyperdub / Dub Police / Transition)

LD’s sound is his own. Drawing on his roots, you can hear the drum pan sounds of Jamaica resonating throughout, flashes of Soca drums, subtle tribal nuances, and the ghost of Jungle reverberating in the warm, pulsating sub bass. Catch him in the Exodus basement at LUF pounding the bass bins until you can’t take no more!

LUKE ENVOY

(Tempa)

Luke.Envoy's tech-influenced style has won admirers far and wide, with his DJ skills being recognised with residencies at key dubstep institutions FWD and Hench. With an artist album in the works, and tracks already released with Tempa and Hotflush, the future is bright

JACK SPARROW

(Sensless)

With releases on Tectonic, Earwax and Contagious already under his belt, Jack Sparrow has established himself as a producer with an exciting future. His DJ sets have won him admirers worldwide, being able to smash dance-floors or take things a little deeper

RAMADANMAN

(Souljazz/Tempa)

Ramandanman is one of the most exciting prospects in innovative electronic music. With huge support from tastemakers across house, techno, dubstep and more, both his music and DJ sets are fast becoming essential listening for those in the know

EXODUS

(Subdub)

This man needs no introduction. The main man behind Leeds legendary nights, SubDub, Exodus and now Dancehall Science.

JOE DUBS

(Winston’s Garden)

Promoter of Winston’s Garden, this man will definitely bring some big DUBS!

BASS JUNKIES

(Radio frequency)

One of Radio Frequency’s finest residents will be dropping a legendary set, this is going to be massive!

ELECTROTRIP

(Junk Box/Hybrid Records) 3 Deck Spectacular!

BBC Radio 1 introducing has highlighted as one of the ones to watch for 2010 so catch him performing this exclusive, 1 off, 3 deck spectacular!


+ SOME MASSIVE ACTS TBA!!!



LEEDS RADIO FREQUENCY ARENA

Hosted by Leeds Very-Own Radio Frequency Residents.
Special Guests:

T-PHONIC

Drum and Bass Arena/Viper Records - London’s Drum ‘n’ Bass Bad Boy, T-Phonic will be smashing an exclusive 2hr set that’s been specially picked just for the Leeds Urban Festival‘s Halloween Carnival! Trust us, this is going to be an epic set of epic proportions.

 

MARSHALL

Junk Box/Prang Ibiza - Marshall has just returned from having a DJ residency for two club nights in Ibiza 2009, "Prang Ibiza" and "We Love DNB".

 

LUKE EP

Breakout/Hybrid Records - One of the North West’s premier DJs and promoters, Luke has been gaining an enviable reputation for playing alongside the biggest names in the game.

 

 

THE 1xtra SUNDAY SHAKEDOWN

The Sunday Shakedown session will be the perfect antidote to the Halloween mayhem of Saturday! Wrapping up the weekend perfectly we’ll be focusing on stunning music, performances and good food to welcome in November and all that comes with it! With more of the same but in a more laid-back manner, here’s your chance to squeeze the most out of this years Festival! More of an after party and a big thank you to all who partied on Halloween, here’s your chance to get close and personal with Leeds Urban Festival and our very special friends!


DEFENDERS OF STYLE

(Leeds Home Grown Hip Hip)

 

ALPHABETIX

(Leeds Urban Hip Hop)

 

DJ JEPPA

DMC UK National 2009 Champion DJ Jeppa bringing an exclusive Championship extended set just for your entertainment, its going be one hell of an after party!

CRISSY CRISS

JUST ANNOUNCED!!!  Radio 1Xtra Phenomenon is 100% ready and raring to go! Busting out the beats that have made him everyone's favourite, Chrissy Chris will be getting his groove on so that you definately get yours on too!

 

COMPETITION FINALS AND AWARDS CEREMONY PRESENTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS!

VERY SPECIAL GUESTS TBA!! + special support from the Creme of Leeds underground scene & talent!!!

TWISTED FUNFAIR - OUTDOOR CINEMA - URBAN BAZAAR - SHISHA - CHAI TEA - FIRE EATERS - DANCERS -STILT WALKERS - PRIZES + GIVEAWAYS + LOADS LOADS MORE CARNIVAL FUN!

 

 

Full Saturday lineup


Lethal Bizzle - Live and exclusive Leeds only album tour date!
Foreign Beggars - Live and exclusive Leeds only album tour date!
Skepta - Full live showcase set!
Killa Kela - live band and full live show!
Nicky Blackmarket - 2hr exclusive!
Kenny Ken - 90 minute spectacular!
Blame - Official album launch!
Prophecy - Metropolis founder & legend!
Exodus - Straight from their massive croatia festival!
Heny G - The one and only!
L.D. - Heavy!
T-Phonic - Drum and bass arena/viper recordings!
Marshall - Prang, Ibiza!
Ramadanman - Leeds originator!
Remarc - Original junglist!
Luke Envoy! - Move out the way, he's coming through!
Jack Sparrow! - Yes sir!
Mr Bristow! - Vinyl touch, London!
Electrotrip! - Hybrid Records!
Luke EP! - Breakout!
Shock!
Double D Dagger! - Legends!
Manny Moscow! - Big!
Kaned & Able! - Live and exclusive Leeds only album tour date!
MC Logic! - The Diligent one
MC Rumpus - Neighbourhood - I feel good good good! Yep thats him!
MC Jila - Gentlemans Dub Club!
Radio Frequency! - Leeds pioneers!
Ultimate championship breakdancing competition!
Street magicians!
World class graffiti competition!
Live Halloween circus acts! (The real deal!)
Halloween fancy dress!
There might even be a few midgets involved!
Prizes and giveaways!
Shisha!
Quality community barbeque!
Urban bazaar!
Funfair games!
5 outstanding arenas!
Twisted facepainting!
Fundraising for the speak to the streets community project!
+ Can you believe that there’s more to come?!?!

All the above for £22.50??? Thats right no tricks only treats!! £22.50!



 

Full Sunday lineup


Crissy Criss (2hr) - BBC 1Xtra Phenomenon!
DJ Jeppa (2hr) - DMC 2009 UK Champion!
Subdub! - Yes you read right! The goliaths themselves!
Iration Steppas! (Big!)
Exodus!
Hybrid Hustlers!
Sammy Dread!
Kulez!
Quality community barbeque!
Defenders of Style!
Alphabetix!
Kockee K!
DJ Competition!
Verbal Contact!
Phat Pat b2b Pasteman!
Funfair games!
Panick!
Damski!
Gamanji!
Shisha!
Gloxxy!
A-Jay!
Souljah Sessions!
Relic!
Omp!
MC Competition!
Industry award ceremony!
Prizes & giveaways!
+ Many many more acts to be confirmed!

Only £12.50, that’s right again! – only £12.50!


SPECIAL WEEKEND PASS - £25
Get your special all weekend privilege pass for only £25! That’s an epic saving of nearly 30%!!! And that’s on top of the already crazy festival price!!! This is the festival by the people and for the people! Get yours secured now because when they’re gone, they're gone!