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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 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.
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 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!
Inspired largely by motown and northern soul, Mason names The Beatles and Ed Sheeran to be his biggest influences. Using the musical techniques from both eras, Mason blends the vintage sound of the 60’s with the classic 2010’s songwriter style and creates something brand new, and there’s something in it for everyone.
When asked who she’d love to collaborate with one day, Anna responded with Jack Antonoff, “I would be so intrigued and curious as to what would come out of a session like that”. In addition, Anna mentioned how she would love to write with Olivia Dean and her writing team one day, “they have magic in their songwriting”.
Routes will explore the pivots, twists and turns that shape creative careers. It’s something that couldn’t feel more relevant for the creative industries at the moment and we feel it’s important to address, share and discuss with inspirational speakers from around the UK.
“I am over the moon to be putting on this gig as I feel like it has been a long time coming” CHAR mentioned, stating she is usually a perfectionist which can lead to putting shows like this off – now, she is learning to trust the process, leaning into the support she has from her band and those closest to her.
When asked if she could collaborate with anyone in the world, she chose producer John Congleton; “I first heard of him through his work with Angel Olsen. Nine times out of ten, if I’m listening to an album I like, he had a hand in the production”
The talented folk trio previously released their debut single The Oldham White Hare on the label and now with their latest offerings the trio give listeners a chance to explore more of their material..
“Expect the sassy Rouge flavours with a hint of more vulnerability, it’s going to be more reflective but still fun and powerful. I’m working with a couple different producers on this project and you can expect more guitar, more sass, and some more of my silly stories. I can’t wait for this next era!”
TOO LEGIT TO QUIT – Music Journalism Competition & Workshop 
The Dewsbury K.M.W Showcase 
A Night to Remember: Kirklees Most Wanted Lights Up The Northern Quarter 
Artist Interview: Flat Moon 
Artist Interview: Mason Whittle 
Artist Interview: Anna Lynch 
WRXL Routes 
Artist Interview: CHAR 
Artist Interview: Lucas Assagba 
Hebble release “With You” & “Step it Out Mary” 
Artist Interview: FLEUR ROUGE