# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel / exclusive northern show - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: DJ Lubi Presents... The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel 03.10.2026 | £14.00 / £12.00 Student Adv. (stbf) | Doors 19:30 - Leeds jazz/soul/global beats promoter DJ Lubi hosts a special live show at Brudenell Social Club on Saturday 3rd October. A rare live performance by cult Leeds Ethio-jazz band The Sorcerers, only their second in the UK since their formation back in 2014. Although they've released four critically acclaimed albums since then on the UK's top analogue music label ATA Records, championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson (BBC 6 Music) and Jamie Cullum (Radio 2), they rarely play live. With a mini-tour of Poland and Sweden in mid-late October 2026, they're doing a couple of exclusive warm-up shows in the UK before they go. Just two - one in London and one in Leeds, covering the north of England. The Sorcerers are the Leeds-based instrumental outfit channeling the golden age of Ethio-jazz through a cinematic, groove-driven lens. Inspired by the hypnotic sounds of Addis Ababa’s 1960s and 70s jazz underground, the band fuse layered melodies, swirling textures and deep rhythmic interplay into a sound that feels timeless yet unmistakably contemporary. Described as “one of the most innovative groups in Ethio-jazz today” (DistritoJazz), The Sorcerers craft immersive instrumental journeys that move between cosmic library funk, spiritual jazz and transportive soundtrack textures. Formed in Leeds and rooted in a deep appreciation for Ethiopian jazz and soundtrack culture, The Sorcerers have steadily built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading exponents of contemporary Ethio-jazz. Drawing inspiration from the pioneering sounds of Mulatu Astatke and the golden era documented on the Éthiopiques compilations, the band blend modal melodies, hypnotic grooves and layered textures into a sound that feels both archival and forward-looking. They have released four albums since 2015, all for the UK's number one analogue music label ATA Records - "The Sorcerers" (2015), "In Search Of The Lost City Of The Monkey God" (2020), "I Too Am A Stranger" (2024), and the latest one, "Other Worlds And Habits" (2025). Plus two vinyl 45s, again for ATA Records - "In Pursuit Of The Shai Hulud" (2018), and "Summoning The Monkey God/End Credits" (2019). The core Sorcerers band is bassist Neil Innes (ATA Records owner and producer), drummer Joost Hendrickx (Gotts Street Park, Kefaya, Eddie Chacon), reed/flute/vibes player Richard Ormrod, and Johnny Richards on analogue keys (Jen 73 piano, Mellotron and Farfisa Compact Duo). Their releases have been praised internationally for balancing authenticity with experimentation. Here's a few quotes from fans and reviews : “Who’s this? The Sorcerers? It’s cool! This is great. Give me the CD man! I like the grooves, and it is good to see The Sorcerers interpret Ethio jazz in their own unique way” - Mulatu Astatke “This sounds great! Love the way it’s recorded” - Nightmares On Wax “One of the most innovative groups in Ethio-jazz today” - DistritoJazz “Arguably their best full-length release to date” - BeatCaffeine “I love this, this is so good!” - Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 If you love this band and their music and want to see them live, then make sure you attend this show. Who knows the next time they'll be playing a gig again in their home city. Support act now added. It's legendary DJ and crate digger Andy Votel. He is primarily known as a DJ but is also musician, record producer, graphic designer and co-founder of Twisted Nerve Records and the reissue label Finders Keepers Records. His love of rare library music and East European horror movie soundtracks is renowned, which makes him the perfect person to set the tone for a Sorcerers set. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/the-sorcerers-ata-records-dj-andy-votel-exclusive-northern-show/200030527195612 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, fine-arts, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 41 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Brudenell Social Club - **lat**: 53.809901348686 - **long**: -1.5707266980089 - **full address**: Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NY, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel / exclusive northern show - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/43d1f7eb3bde9f459944098c9a7d95ecf7c2c4f3acc6cd4448bd4b0f3b87d19a-rimg-w1200-h676-dc082828-gmir?v=1786891404 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel / exclusive northern show being held? - **A:** The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel / exclusive northern show takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queens Road, Leeds, LS6 1NY, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel / exclusive northern show? - **A:** The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel / exclusive northern show is organized by Brudenell Social Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Sorcerers (ATA Records) + DJ Andy Votel / exclusive northern show is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. 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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