Created in response to the impact of Hurricane Beryl, “Where We Come From” began as a musical remix and developed into a film shaped by personal stories, collective memory and lived experience.
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 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 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.
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!
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”.
Unpacking the Vision: The Creative Journey of “Where We Come From” 
The Grand Finale for Season 2 
Artist Interview: Lucy Robinson 
The Dewsbury K.M.W Showcase 
Artist Interviews: Summertime’s Latest Single ‘The 20’s’ 
A Night to Remember: Kirklees Most Wanted Lights Up The Northern Quarter 
Artist Interview: Misting 
The Huddersfield K.M.W Showcase 
Artist Interview: Flat Moon 
Artist Interview: Mason Whittle 
Artist Interview: Anna Lynch