This multi-venue music festival is taking over Leeds for 24 hours on Saturday - full lineup revealed

A huge electronic music festival will take over eight venues in Leeds this weekend, with a host of indoor and outdoor events held across 24 hours.
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The festival inner city electronic returns for the third year on Saturday - with live music and talks at The Refectory, Wire, Hifi, Sheaf Street, Freedom Mills, The Warehouse, Distrikt and Old Red Bus Station.

The 24-hour event will play host to some of electronic music’s biggest talents alongside a programme of emerging artists and local residents.

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The full lineup has now been released, including electronic heavyweights Peggy Gou, Orbital, Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston’s (A Love From Outer Space), Craig Richards, Nicolas Lutz, HAAi and Mr Scruff.

There will also be a moving tribute to British musician Andrew Weatherall, who was booked for inner city electronic but sadly died last month.

The conference programme features a keynote speech from festival headliners Orbital, talks and masterclasses from DJs and producers and a panel which will focus on positive change within the music industry - Bluedot Present: Protecting Our Pale Blue Dot.

A talk on A Future Of Clubbing will look at how venues and parties could become spaces that are inclusive of disability by removing the barriers that currently restrict them.

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Ben Thompson, one of the festival's directors, said: "One of the highlights for me last year was seeing Leeds legend Nightmares on Wax play in the outdoor space on Sheaf Street.

"But what makes this festival different is that it's not just music, we've got some great talks and highlights at the music conference, held at Leeds College of Music."

Ben selected his top five events to look out for:

Orbital (live) & Keynote - The Refectory & Leeds College Of Music

"Having seen Orbital live at a variety of shows including Bluedot & ADE we’re extremely excited to bring them for Leeds for inner city electronic 2020.

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"They’ll be performing at The Refectory and also doing a keynote talk for our 2020 conference at Leeds College Of Music."

A Tribute To Andrew Weatherall - Leeds College Of Music

"Following the tragic passing of Andrew Weatherall who was set to join us at inner city electronic, friends and musical partners Justin Robertson, Sean Johnston and Joe Muggs, will join us in conversation for a special talk hosted by Chris Madden highlight Andrew Weatherall’s outstanding contribution to music and culture with a selection of musical memories."

Peggy Gou - The Refectory

"Peggy Gou is a Berlin based Korean artist that has quickly become one of the most recognised names in electronic music.

"Through a regular stream of high quality mixes and releases Peggy has solidified herself as one of electronic musics most sought after artists.

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"After a phenomenal performance in our first year we’re excited to have her return for our 2020 edition."

Weirdcore (The Impact Of Visuals) - Leeds College Of Music

"The enigmatic visual artist behind Aphex Twin, Radiohead, MIA and more will be joins us in conversation at Leeds College Of Music, discussing his work and the importance of visual identity in modern music and performance."

Mr Scruff & Young Marco - Freedom Mills

"Internationally renowned producer, DJ and artist Mr Scruff will join infamous Dutch DJ Young Marco to serve up tunes you couldn't possibly resist dancing to for our Flux event at Freedom Mills.

"Both incredible selectors and passionate crate diggers we look forward to them taking to the decks at this years inner city electronic."

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