Enjoy these photo memories from Breeze 99. PICS: Dan OxtobyEnjoy these photo memories from Breeze 99. PICS: Dan Oxtoby
Enjoy these photo memories from Breeze 99. PICS: Dan Oxtoby

Memories of Breeze 99 - The Leeds festival of youth culture

This photo gallery celebrates a city-wide festival with young people at its heart at the back end of the 1990s.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 3rd Aug 2021, 06:00 BST

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Breeze 99 was the third week-long youth festival of gigs, sport, drama, dance and debate. Organised by Leeds City Council it featured a series of events held across the city and culminated with crowds of up to 40,000 gathering at Temple Newsam Park for a “mini Glastonbury”. These photos are sure to evoke memories for the thousands who enjoyed the entertainment on offer in July 1999. READ MORE: Breeze 97 - Memories of Leeds's first ever festival of youth LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

A reveller enjoys 40 winks.

7. Breeze 99

A reveller enjoys 40 winks. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Sugar Daddy playing on the second stage.

8. Breeze 99

Sugar Daddy playing on the second stage. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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The crowd enjoy the music of Sugar Daddy on the second stage.

9. Breeze 99

The crowd enjoy the music of Sugar Daddy on the second stage. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Leeds band Rigsby belt out a tune.

10. Breeze 99

Leeds band Rigsby belt out a tune. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Young revellers enjoy the music in the dance tent.

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Young revellers enjoy the music in the dance tent. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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