242. OnRoundhay: Roundhay Park, Leeds [17.9.16]

242a_OnRoundhay [170916]Artists: James / Primal Scream / Wolf Alice

Venue: Roundhay Park, Leeds

Date: 17.9.16

With sponsorship from John Lewis and Puffin Books, and an emphasis on being family friendly, the inaugural OnRounday event had a somewhat middle-class feel, but proved to be a rather pleasant one-day festival.

It was nice to see so many kids enjoying their first experience of live music, from an excellent selection of bands. The family-friendly vibe (or possibly the expensive drinks) seemed to ensure that the event was devoid of the usual herds of drunken knobheads – always a plus-point!

OnRoundhay would be a welcome annual event, so long as they can match the high standards of its first year.

242b_OnRoundhay [170916]242c_OnRoundhay [170916]

001. Madonna: Roundhay Park, Leeds [15.8.87]

001_Madonna [150887]Artist: Madonna

Support: Hue & Cry

Venue: Roundhay Park, Leeds

Date: 15.8.87

My first ever concert. In years to come my gigography would expand to include an eclectic collection of artists, in venues of all shapes and sizes – but a world tour by the ‘Queen of Pop’ seems an appropriate start.

Setlist: Open Your Heart / Lucky Star / True Blue / Papa Don’t Preach / White Heat / Causing a Commotion / The Look of Love / Dress You Up / Material Girl / Like a Virgin / Where’s the Party? / Live to Tell / Into the Groove / La Isla Bonita / Who’s That Girl? / Holiday