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An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s at The Backroom, Leeds

An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s

At The Backroom. Saturday 16 January 2027. Starts 15:00. Price not listed.

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Date	Saturday, 16 January 2027
Starts	15:00
Entry	Price not listed
Ages	Not listed
Listing	Being verified

01 — The gig

Rock

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An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s plays The Backroom in Leeds on Saturday, 16 January 2027.

RockIndie RockAlternative Rock

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02 — The details

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Venue	The Backroom
Area	Hunslet & Riverside LS16DT
Genre	Rock / Indie Rock

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Hunslet & Riverside

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Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds LS16DT

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An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s at The Backroom, Leeds

Saturday, 16 January 2027 · starts 15:00 · The Backroom, Leeds

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An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s — Quick Facts

An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s live at The Backroom, Leeds on Saturday, 16 January 2027.

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The gigSaturday 16 Jan 2027 · 15:00Starts in 75d 05h 24m

Starts15:00start time

Line-up1actHeadline set

GenreRock+2 more

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The gig Saturday 16 Jan Starts 15:00 · The Backroom, Leeds

An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s are playing The Backroom in Leeds on Saturday, 16 January 2027. It starts at 15:00. Expect Rock / Indie Rock / Alternative Rock. This listing is part of the Leeds grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Leeds gigs there.

HeadlinerAn Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s

GenreRock · Indie Rock · Alternative Rock

PricePrice not listed

AgeNot listed

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Leeds has 282 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 24 venues — 21 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:55. The Backroom has 1 other upcoming gig listed.

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The artist — An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s

An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s headlines this Leeds gig on Saturday, 16 January 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Rock / Indie Rock / Alternative Rock across the set.

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The venue — The Backroom

The Backroom is in the Leeds gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.

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Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds, LS16DT

AreaHunslet & Riverside, Leeds

PostcodeLS16DT

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Getting there

The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Backroom is in Hunslet & Riverside, Leeds — use LS16DT for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 15:00.

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An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s is at The Backroom, Leeds LS16DT.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 15:00 on Saturday, 16 January 2027.

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What's the nearest station to The Backroom?

The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS16DT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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