Leeds 2023 The Awakening: Live updates as spectacular Headingley stadium show kicks off city's year of culture
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The Leeds 2023 opening ceremony – hosted by Gabby Logan and Sanchez Payne – will feature Corinne Bailey Rae, Simon Armitage and LYR, The Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, Graft, Inder Goldfinger, Testament, Hope and Social, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Denmarc Creary, CBeebies presenter George Webster and many more.
Follow our live blog below for timings, travel information and coverage of the show itself. Don’t forget to refresh the page to see the latest updates.
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Welcome to the Yorkshire Evening Post’s live blog as Leeds 2023 prepares to host its opening ceremony - The Awakening.
It marks the beginning of a year of culture that will feature everything from a bold new public artwork in central Leeds to a new mural by an internationally renowned artist.