Starting this October, Leeds International Concert Season will be hosting a series of relaxed classical music performances in the city for neurodivergent people. All of them will be at Leeds Conservatoire in the city centre. Here are more details about them, including dates, times and how to get to the concerts:
Relaxed Performance: Mishra
- Wednesday 30 October, 1.05pm – 2pm in half term.
- The Venue – Leeds Conservatoire (Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD).
- Here is a link to a video to show you how to find the concert hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmJsS4Pshb0
- The concert is free to attend and everyone is welcome. You don’t need to book in advance, just turn up on the day and enjoy the music.
- More info about the concert: https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whatson-event/mishra-relaxed-performance/?venue=1404/
Relaxed Performance: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- Wednesday 15 January 2025, 1.05pm – 2pm.
- The Venue – Leeds Conservatoire (Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD).
- Here is a link to a video to show you how to find the concert hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmJsS4Pshb0
- The concert is free to attend and everyone is welcome. You don’t need to book in advance, just turn up on the day and enjoy the music.
- More info about the concert: https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whatson-event/rbc-juniper-relaxed-performance/?venue=1404/
Relaxed Performance: Pro Corda
- Wednesday 19 February 2025, 1.05pm – 2pm in half term.
- The Venue – Leeds Conservatoire (Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD).
- Here is a link to a video to show you how to find the concert hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmJsS4Pshb0
- The concert is free to attend and everyone is welcome. You don’t need to book in advance, just turn up on the day and enjoy the music.
- More info about the concert: https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whatson-event/pro-corda-relaxed-performance/?venue=1404/
About relaxed performances
Relaxed performances are for everyone. They are designed to especially welcome all who might benefit from a more relaxed environment, including people who are neurodivergent, have sensory and communication impairments, dementia, or any disabilities.
During relaxed concerts, lights stay up, the doors remain open, and contrasts of volume are lessened. Audience members may leave and enter the auditorium as needed, move freely, and respond to music as they feel.
