Leeds Voices

Leeds Voices is a podcast brought to you by the University of Leeds. Join us as we interview some of the illustrious alumni who studied at the University of Leeds, as well as discussions with the institution's world-class researchers. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @leedsalumni or email us at alumni@leeds.ac.uk

Leeds Voices is a education podcast hosted by Leeds Alumni, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Leeds Alumni hosts Leeds Voices, a education show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Stuart Galbraith: from The Refectory to Live8

  Mar 17, 202629 minS5

  <p>Since starting out promoting the likes of The Clash, Simple Minds and U2 at the University in the 1980s, live music event promoter Stuart Galbraith gone on to become one of the most successful and respected pioneers in the live industry.</p><p>Stuart is founder of Kilimanjaro Live, the company behind major tours and events putting on shows like Ed Sheeran and festivals such as Sonisphere.</p><p>He received the LIVEtime Achievement Award at the LIVE Awards 2025 as a key player in the growth of UK live music over the last four decades.</p><p>He discusses...

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  Episode #17

  David Gedge: The Wedding Present

  May 7, 202524 minS5

  <p>In this episode we’re joined by David Gedge - songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist in one of the University’s best loved bands, The Wedding Present.</p><p>In 1985, David Gedge (Mathematics 1981) formed the band The Wedding Present with his friends Shaun Charman (Economics & Sociology 1986), English student Keith Gregory and PGCE student Peter Solowka.</p><p>Now the only original member in the band, David has chosen to mark the 40th anniversary of the band with a special concert in LUU on Friday 9 May 2025: “I thought it would be a nice idea to play this concert as a ‘back to...

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  Episode #16

  Sir Keir Starmer: Leeds's first Prime Minister

  Jul 5, 202424 minS5

  <p>On 5 July 2024 Sir Keir Starmer (Law 1985, Hon LLD 2012) - one of the University's most prominent alumnus - became the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. </p><p>Sir Keir is the first Leeds graduate to become UK Prime Minister, and one of only a few University-educated PMs to not study his bachelors at Oxford or Cambridge. </p><p>His journey to Downing Street started in 1982, when the working class boy from Surrey “rocked up” to the Parkinson steps with a Boomtown Rats record under one arm, and a Status Quo album under the other. </p><p>There and the...

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  Episode #15

  Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet: Preserving the passion

  Feb 29, 202435 minS5

  <p>Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet has survived fire, flood and the changing fashions of more than three decades. Ahead of the 2024 revival of this classic production, we discover the turbulent tale behind it.</p><p>Director of the University’s Cultural Institute Wieke Eringa hears from Daniel de Andrade and Pippa Moore MBE, who danced the title roles and are now passing their knowledge on to the next generation as members of Northern Ballet’s artistic staff. </p><p>Romeo & Juliet will return to the stage from 8 March, and you can visit the University of Leeds exhibition Preserving the Passio...

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  Episode #14

  Episode 14: Setting the standard for vegan ice cream with Dirk Mischendahl

  Oct 26, 202321 minS5

  <p>Founder and director of Northern Bloc Dirk Mischendahl (Psychology 1995) is doing ice cream differently. </p><p>He started out by making ice cream through the night and selling it from a van during the day. Now, Dirk and co-founder Josh Lee supply hundreds of theatres, arts venues and tourist attractions across the UK.</p><p>Northern Bloc can be found in the Co-op, Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose, and on all Virgin Atlantic outbound flights. Their plant-based and vegan range are changing perceptions – and setting the standard for non-dairy products.</p><p>Ahead of World Vegan Day, we hear his thoughts on...

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