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Studio Brief 04
Content Development 

For development I considered the tone of voice of the content more and what informed the language. With my target audience being freshers the tone of voice, I believed had to be playful and not be taken to seriously yet I wanted the information being presented to remain informative and useful to the user. In my initial feedback,content was club name, address, contact details, events, capacity, opening times, history and genre. I felt this content was appropriate for the target audience as it gives a rough idea of clubs. 

Belgrave Music Hall

Located in Leeds’ vibrant Northern Quarter, Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen is Spread over three floors, the venue comprises of two bars, two kitchens, a 200 capacity event space and a spectacular roof terrace. They host live music, comedy, film and art exhibitions and serve fresh, canteen style food, amazing cask ales and premium craft beers.

“Class food, great choices of beer, very trendy place. Love it”

Canal Mills

Canal Mills draws on its creative past, rooted within the backbone of the industrial revolution to create a dynamic space that intertwines historic and modern day creativity whilst ultimately playing host to unique, bespoke events in Leeds. Interweaving the lines of its own authentic history and the unbounded innovation of modern art, the venue offers up a revolutionary space unique of its type in Leeds. 

Canal Mills itself is an artefact that visually awakens the traditional processes of the textile mill from which its creative heredity stems, in a modern environment. The venue showcases a range of artistic pursuits from exhibitions, theatrical projects and film screenings, to live gigs and electronic dance events, all the while sustaining the unique aesthetic elements born from the heart of its heritage as a textile mill.

“The space is amazing and full of like minded people. Really accommodating from the bar staff”

Headrow House

Built in the early 1900s, Headrow House is a former textile mill located in one of Leeds’ historic yards in the vibrant city centre. After 10 years of neglect Headrow House has recently been transformed into a multi use arts and event space comprised of 4 floors, three bars, one restaurant, one beer hall, three outdoor areas, one cocktail bar and a purpose build 150 capacity live room.

“Great live music events and a cool, unique atmosphere. It’s Leeds’ 

number 1 spot!”

Mint Club

Open for well over a decade, Mint Club is an intimate nightclub found in the heart of Leeds. In 2008 the club underwent a considerable upgrade, and now features a Funktion One soundsystem. Its considerable audio component is backed up by an elaborate “Disco Panel” display, the same as Berlin’s famed Watergate, and the first of its kind in the UK. The club features a mixture of techno, house, dubstep and drum & bass events.

“The best club. Best DJs, Funktion One sound system, rainbow roof, great crowd”

The Hifi Club

The Hifi Club is an independent venue and  a three times winner of both the “best nightclub” and “best live music venue, Hifi is home to long standing events such as wednesday nights MoveOnUp and The Sunday Joint. Past guests to grace the stage include Nightmares on Wax, SBTRKT, Little Dragon, Onra, Peanut butter wolf and funk legend Marva Whitney.

“Deffo my fav club in Leeds. Caters to everyone and has the best live music for free”

The Warehouse

The Warehouse is a legendary nightclub founded in 1979. This is the place that started it all, opening up even before the Hacienda. From the late 70’s, The Warehouse introduced a whole new culture and became the epicentre of music and clubbing in the North of England. Having played host to some memorable bands and DJ’s over the years with everyone from Frankie Goes to Hollywood to Sugar Hill Gang, Oasis to The Stone Roses, Sasha, Greg Wilson, LFO and Mike Pickering. Brand new Funktion One Dance Stacks tower above the dancefloor as well as lighting rigs, colour lasers and CO2 jets.

“Great club it’s a shame about the dickhead bouncers”

Wire Club

Wire pushes quality underground music in a personal setting. The club is powered by a full Funktion One Sound system, fuelled by an eclectic range of spirits and beer from across the globe, and is a favourite home to world class DJs.

Wire is host to some of Leeds longest running and revered club nights such as Acetate, Butter Side Up, One night with, Rewind and many more. Providing a great selection of events across a wide sprectrum of music.

“Best club in leeds! Dark corners, archway seating, well stocked reasonably priced bar, nice staff”