18 October | Festival of Ideas – Music is Medicine

Hello everyone,

Leeds BID is hosting the Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI25) from Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 October 2025 at Leeds Playhouse—a vibrant, accessible, and inclusive festival that brings together leading thinkers, creatives, and changemakers to explore ideas that matter.
Click here to find information about this years festival.

Among the inspiring line‑up of panels,—including speakers such as David Baddiel, Chuck D, Victoria Derbyshire, Myleene Klass MBE, Caitlin Moran, Sally Wainwright OBE, William Hanson, Fara Williams MBE, and many more—one event stands out for its warmth, heart, and community focus.

Hope in Creativity – Music Is Medicine

When: Saturday 18 October 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Quarry Theatre, Leeds Playhouse
What’s on:

• A pre-show performance by pianist Duncan Goodwin (finalist on Channel 4’s The Piano)

• A conversation with Vicky McClure MBE, the driving force behind Our Dementia Choir, alongside Leeds Playhouse’s Dr Nicky Taylor, who leads on accessible theatre practices
  

• Space for audience Q&A, followed by a short film screening

• A chance to meet choir members and hear how the programme impacts their lives

• A live performance by Our Dementia Choir, uplifted and framed by real human stories

Leeds Playhouse is a dementia‑friendly venue, with staff and volunteers trained to support attendees living with dementia and their companions.

This event isn’t just performance—it’s a testament to how art and conversation can foster connection, wellbeing, and dignity. It’s an ideal opportunity for anyone working with older adults, supporting people with dementia, or simply passionate about inclusive culture and wellbeing through the arts.

Tickets are on sale now, and you can book directly via the Leeds International Festival of Ideas website.

Click here for a direct link to the event webpage where you can book tickets.