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With its new direction firmly established and an exciting year ahead, the LIFI team have revealed the first details of this year’s festival. Running from September 22nd until 25th, the 2022 events will take place in the Howard Assembly Room and Howard Opera Centre, with the New Briggate location forming a central hub for all festival goings-on. What better way to celebrate ideas than in Leeds’ new premier venue.
The festival’s first three guests have been announced as British-Nigerian historian and broadcaster David Olusoga OBE; acclaimed chef, restaurateur and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi; and TV presenter and journalist Lara Lewington.
These initial speakers offer a glimpse into the diverse perspectives set to be showcased throughout the festival. Working in partnership with Opera North, Bruntwood and Weightmans, LIFI’s organisers are planning a programme filled with today’s most pressing topics, questions and opinions.
With themes ranging from mental health, sports & social justice and climate inequality to comedy, the metaverse and what’s acceptable to laugh about, there’ll be no shortage of thought-provoking discussions and healthy debate.
The full programme is set to be released as tickets go on sale on April 26th, making this a really exciting moment for LIFI, as it prepares to come back bigger than ever for 2022. You’ll be able to explore the line-up and buy your tickets here.
As one of the showcase events which LeedsBID brings to the city, we strive to provide something special to shine the spotlight on Leeds, enhancing the cultural offering and providing that added appeal for audiences to come and enjoy.Martin Dickson