# Event Details - **Event Name**: Island Orchestra with Mike Anthony and friends - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrating Forty Years of Black Music FestivalAbout this EventJoin us for a night that celebrates heritage, community and the global impact of Black music performed with elegance, soul and serious stage power.Experience the power, passion and pride of Caribbean music like never before as the Island Orchestra takes to the stage at Opera North for a truly unforgettable live performance blending the richness of orchestral sound with the heartbeat of reggae, soca, calypso and contemporary Black music influences.Set inside one of Leeds most iconic performance spaces, this special event brings together local and national musicians, vibrant arrangements, and the energy of live Caribbean sound, reimagined on a grand scale. Whether you grew up on these sounds or are discovering them for the first time, this is your chance to feel every note, every rhythm and every story behind the music.Expect goosebumps. Expect nostalgia. Expect pure musical excellence.After party 10pm-1am.In partnership with Black Music Festival.Price£28.50 – Other seats£46.50 – Band B VIP Seating first 3 rows,Welcome Drink, & programme £76.50 – Band A VIP Seating front row centre,Welcome Drink, meet & greet & programmeIncludes £1.50 booking fee per ticketAvailable @ Howard Assembly RoomDoors6pmStart time7pmhttps://youtu.be/IkbUb0FbSE8 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/976c9bb0-51d4-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w523-h740-dc301744-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/97a537e0-51d4-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/97ff65d0-51d4-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w523-h740-dc41205c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/982d0580-51d4-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/985f1200-51d4-11f1-8215-97d343b7cc5a-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/988fe600-51d4-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/98c1f280-51d4-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/98fd74e0-51d4-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/99361110-51d4-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/99675a40-51d4-11f1-8215-97d343b7cc5a-rimg-w523-h740-dc1c0632-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/999f5a30-51d4-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w523-h740-dc02252c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/99d7cf50-51d4-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w523-h740-dc1d0632-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/island-orchestra-with-mike-anthony-and-friends/100001988987431951 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Howard Assembly Room - **lat**: 53.7998469 - **long**: -1.541379 - **full address**: Howard Assembly Room, 32-34 New Briggate, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Island Orchestra with Mike Anthony and friends - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2a9028dd65be42835494492fd064d42e564bd3e0d5d6c30a5a6ec150c26a229b-rimg-w1200-h480-dc1a1413-gmir.jpg?v=1779010918 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Island Orchestra with Mike Anthony and friends being held? - **A:** Island Orchestra with Mike Anthony and friends takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Howard Assembly Room, 32-34 New Briggate, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Island Orchestra with Mike Anthony and friends? - **A:** Island Orchestra with Mike Anthony and friends is organized by Black Music Festival Leeds. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Island Orchestra with Mike Anthony and friends is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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