The Refec and Stylus: Yesterday and Today
The Refec and Stylus: Yesterday and Today
06 September 2022
Leeds Student Union has an amazing music history, dating back to 1967, with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Queen and Fleetwood Mac having stormed the Refec stage. Our very own union bar Terrace hosted a young Amy Winehouse in the early days of her music career; and not to mention we have the longest running student club night in Leeds – Fruity! So many more have performed here – you just have to look at the posters on the Refectory walls to see the venue’s rich history. And we’re not planning on stopping adding to it any time soon!
With so much history to celebrate we spoke to our Head of Operations of 21 years, Steve Keeble, about how Stylus and the Refec came to be the legendary venues they are today, and what’s next for them…
Steve explained that the venue really came back into play in the 90s with performances from The Strokes, and the NME Tour (with Franz Ferdinand, The Rapture, The Von Bondies, and Funeral for a Friend) propelling The Refec back to its former glory of the sixties and seventies. By 2003, the venue was back to its heights, with the addition of Stylus and its dual nature as both a club and gig venue drawing in both promoters and punters.
The venue today works with promoters such as Brudenell Presents, Superfriendz, Slam Dunk, Futuresound, Live Nation, and SJM to bring you the best music.
We’ve got so many more acts to look forward to: Confidence Man, Muna, Pete and Bas, and Alex G to just name a few…
For all upcoming shows, be sure to check our website’s ‘What’s On’ section, and follow our Instagram for all of our latest news: @leedsunionevents_
Join the legacy and get your tickets today!
Older posts
LSR meet Kitty-Scott Claus and Ella Vaday
07 November 2022
Leeds Student Radio (LSR) met with Kitty Scott-Claus and Ella Vaday to get all the latest ahead of their upcoming show at Stylus! They chat about their upcoming tour ‘Kitty and Ella’s Christmas Cracker’ (coming to Stylus on December 17th!)…
Backstage Pass with Kitty Scott Claus
03 October 2022
Kitty Scott Claus from season three Drag Race UK tells us all ahead of Kitty and Ella’s Christmas Cracker coming up at Stylus this December! Q: What can we expect from your upcoming show? A: You can expect the…
Backstage Pass with Pip Millett
15 September 2022
We caught up with Pip Millett to hear all the latest from her ahead of her upcoming show at Stylus on 3 November! Q: What can we expect from your upcoming show at Stylus? A: A creatively compiled…
Calling all Clubs and Societies: Discount, deals, and more!
06 September 2022
Clubs and Societies can reserve discounted tickets for Freshers’ Week and Fruity, as well as secure a maximum of three FREE GUESTLIST places with every 10 tickets sold. Just fill out the request form here ahead of the Fruity you wish to…
The Refec and Stylus: Yesterday and Today
06 September 2022
Leeds Student Union has an amazing music history, dating back to 1967, with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Queen and Fleetwood Mac having stormed the Refec stage. Our very own union bar Terrace hosted a young Amy Winehouse in the early days of her music career; and not…
