Huddersfield
All the latest happenings in the town we call home
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¡Viva La Revolución!
Say goodbye to cheap cocktails and a giant pink gorilla as Tuesday 27 January marks the end of one of Huddersfield’s most cherished and iconic cocktail bars, Revolution, or Revs, as we all know it. The official Instagram account for the bar posted that they were permanently closing sending partygoers and students into a frenzy,…
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TOP 5 SPOTS IN HUDDERSFIELD
I turned 18 during the first Covid-19 lockdown, so for me, going out drinking was out of the question. When I moved to Huddersfield that September, my ‘Freshers’ week was plagued by the ‘rule of six’ and a looming second lockdown. To no surprise, I took full advantage of Freshers Week heading into my second…
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Should we save our high streets?
Marks and Spencer’s closure on the 4th May continued the exodus of Huddersfield’s high street, while many other business’ precariously cling on during these challenging times. BHS was the first major casualty closing its doors back in August 2016, taking with it 60 jobs. Since then it has remained unoccupied, a ghostly relic to times…
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University Student Bringing Eclectic Concerts To Town
University of Huddersfield student Sam Hopkins is bringing a diverse line-up of music to the town, with a series of eclectic gigs. Hopkins, a third year student, has organised the events as part of his final year project, with proceeds from the gigs going towards an accompanying series of lectures from industry figures. “For the…
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The Huddersfield Gay Scene – Where is it?
The hub of the gay student life is coming from the continuous work from the LGBT society. President of the LGBT society, Emma Kearl, has done a lot with the group and her opinion on the gay scene in Huddersfield is one of disappointment. Recently the biggest gay bar in Huddersfield, Chads (pictured), closed down…
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T’HUD Gig Guide: hcmf// Special (15/11 – 24/11)
What’s this? A gig guide on a Friday? This is not the norm! by Alex Nelson Fitting that you should say that really, because today’s gig guide is anything but the norm. Today we present to you a Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (or ‘hcmf//’ for short) special. “A festival?” you say, “in November?” Indeed, for…
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Listings – 26/09 ‘Floorplan Presents DJ Oneman’ @ The Zetland
by Kevin Lawson After their success of last year’s parties which saw Floorplan bring the likes of Jackmaster, Krystal Klear, Huxley, Eliphino and XXXY to town, the students behind Huddersfield premier club night wanted to continue bringing quality underground acts to the best venues the town has to offer. This academic year they are starting with…