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Whether you were too far away to travel, weren’t selected during the submission process, or are just discovering the T.L.T.Q. project now—this recap is for you. We’ve distilled the energy and the expertise of the day into a video resource that any aspiring writer can use to sharpen their pen.

The T.L.T.Q is a testament to the power of local partnership. The Saving Grace Collective, founded by the visionary artist and producer Savvy , has long been a pillar of artist development in West Yorkshire….

The transition from the soulful depth of Ryan Spendlove, the smooth genre defying grooves of Adenico, to the sheer, high octane energy of Deaf Romero. A perfect summary of Kirklees’ eclectic music scene.

“I absolutely love the rawness and intimacy of playing just me and my guitar, but I am also infatuated by the sound and energy of the full band and a fully produced song.” 

The Kirklees Most Wanted project is doing exactly what it set out to do: proving that the local talent pool is deep and incredibly varied. The Terrace provided the perfect “pressure cooker” environment for these artists to shine.

The top 12 entries will win a place on this free music journalism workshop – and have a chance to see their work appear on the Saving Grace website. with the view to becoming one of Saving Grace’s official paid writers.

The Saving Grace Collective has been awarded a £2000 grant made possible thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The… Read more: THE SAVING GRACE COLLECTIVE AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE PEOPLE’S POSTCODE LOTTERY GRASSROOTS GRANTS PROGRAMME

From soulful R&B to high-octane rock, this lineup is a testament to the sheer diversity of talent brewing right here in Kirklees.

The mission of the Most Wanted project has always been about discovery. Friday night at The Terrace provided exactly that, with a lineup that swung from transfixing soul to “absolute ruckus.

“Since meeting and sharing a flat in Wales, we began playing, singing and sharing our music with each other amongst the wild landscape of the Brecon Beacons. We were immersed in rural life working on a market garden, travelling to work and uni through fields and high hedges, eating what we grew and spending our free time playing music in the woods amongst the moss and rivers.”

The Kirklees Most Wanted Showcase is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of the thriving music scene in Kirklees. By providing a platform for local artists to shine, this event highlights the incredible talent within the community and offers audiences the chance to discover their next favorite act.

Neo-Soul/Funk band Summertime put a new spin on heartbreak with their latest single ‘The 20’s’. Featuring Kamil Sharpe on drums, Seb Cook-Abbott on bass, Ellis Badley on guitar, George Hague on keys and Connie Gaskell on vocals, read on to learn more about how this track came to be!

From the moment the doors opened at the Wood Street venue, the energy was electric. The showcase—curated by Kirklees Most Wanted (Saving Grace Collective) —didn’t just feel like a concert; it felt like a statement of intent for the local creative community.

The latest Kirklees Most Wanted additions for December and January are here, showcasing an incredible array of local talent from soulful acoustic sounds to electrifying beats, proving Kirklees is overflowing with musical brilliance.

Their intriguing band name originates from a book Finn was reading at the time, ‘Mistborn’ by Brandon Sanderson. The band loved the magical undertones that this title had, thus adapting it to the name we know them by now. Writing original songs based on real life experiences, Misting tackle subjects such as heartbreak and mental health in their writing which you can hear on Soundcloud now!

The Kirklees Most Wanted Showcase is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of the thriving music scene in Kirklees. By providing a platform for local artists to shine, this event highlights the incredible talent within the community and offers audiences the chance to discover their next favorite act.

After watching a documentary where flat earthers proved themselves wrong, we were inspired to start a movement to gain supporters for our own ridiculous theory – the earth is round, but is in fact the moon that is flat!

The latest Kirklees Most Wanted additions for November and December are here, showcasing an incredible array of local talent from soulful acoustic sounds to electrifying beats, proving Kirklees is overflowing with musical brilliance.