Martin Dickson

Director of Brand & Innovation at LeedsBID, Festival Director of Leeds International Festival, formerly promo Mgr for EMI/Virgin,Dad, husband, happy man!

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📽️ We caught up with Andrew Cooper, Chief Executive of @LeedsBID, to hear more about #TrivialPursuitLeeds 🎲

From 25 July to 30 August, the game takes over Leeds city centre in a real-life experience across some of the city’s best-known locations.

#Leeds #TrivialPursuitLeeds

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Before the stage, before the spotlight.

LIFITV caught up with William Hanson backstage at #LIFI25 to talk Leeds, northern roots and why manners still matter at home and around the world.

🎥 Watch & read: https://t.co/0AVRzlMTqX 
#LIFITV #LIFI25 #MannersCostNowt #Etiquette

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Before the stage. Before the debate.

In this LIFITV backstage chat, David talks about atheism and why he wanted to be part of this event. not a book tour, not a literary festival, but a bigger conversation.

🎥 https://t.co/eDMbjn38Ou 
#LIFITV #LIFI25 #ReligionAndSociety

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What happens after the applause fades?
LIFITV caught up with Sally, Tamsin and Gaynor moments after I Predict a Riot at #LIFI25.

Watch the full backstage conversation 👇
🔗 https://t.co/USh9jnAKWt

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What a week. What a festival 💫

Thank you to our incredible speakers, @LeedsPlayhouse, the curious minds who filled every seat, and the team who brought #LIFI25 to life. We’re done for a year, but the ideas live on. More coming soon…

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🎥 Highlights from the penultimate day at #LIFI25...

From being sold lies as mums, to belly laughs, powerful conversations, and a gentle nudge to join the queue, it was a day to remember!

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Leeds is winning in food and feels 🍽️ Big wins, bold openings & sweet expansions. See what’s putting Leeds hospitality on the map 🗺️
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Brilliant listen! 🎧 Nick Ahad’s new Sunday @BBCLeeds show featured @MsGfaye chatting about #LIFI25 (and more!)

Listen back (1 hour 8 minutes in) 👇 https://t.co/DU4HsrHY2C

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What does resilience mean in sport? Stevie Ward & Kruise Leeming share their stories at the 'Beyond The Game' talk as part of the 'Inspire to Inspire' exhibition. A must-read 🧠 https://t.co/wKuT4tza4b #MentalHealthInSporth

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#LIFI25 authors. In Rebel Ideas, @matthewsyed argues that he ability to think differently is our greatest tool for tackling complex challenges. From unravelling the CIA’s thinking before 9/11 to Everest’s tragic miscommunications, are powerful, real‑world insight.

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✨ Conversations from LIFI25 ✨

Joeli Brearley MBE joins us to talk about motherhood, equality, and her campaign to end maternity discrimination. 

Tap the link to watch the full interview
https://t.co/r0QcY5wKDa 

#LIFI25 #IdeasThatChange #ConversationsFromLIFI25

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#LIFI25 takes on brave subjects. The content of this video discusses themes that are emotionally challenging around abuse and personal experience of abuse, violence and suicide. 

Watch this powerful chat in full 👉 https://t.co/iyZoMp1yfR

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#LIFI25 speakers who do good books. How to Be a Woman by @caitlinmoran delivers razor‑sharp humour. As The Guardian puts it: “A book that might as well have been subtitled ‘common sense, with some very good jokes.’”

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The countdown is ON ⏳

Just ONE MONTH until #LIFI25 kicks off!
🎤 Big voices.
💡 Big ideas.
👉 Watch the film + join us: https://t.co/pt1ZKEMa3H

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#LIFI25 doesn’t shy away from society’s most challenging conversations.

This year, the focus turns to one of the most urgent: domestic abuse.

Read more about the bold programming and why these conversations matter 👉 https://t.co/TNVhaC6QNW

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Wonderland Awaits is here. The wait is over—explore the magic unfolding throughout Leeds city centre this summer🤩

🎟️ Free family fun across Leeds
📆 26 July – 31 August

Read more about it here👇🏼
https://t.co/pyYsNDrK3y

⏳Don't be late
📲#WonderlandLeeds

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Marking the eve of Wonderland Awaits which launches across the city centre tomorrow. Thank you to all our partners for supporting our summer animation 🎉

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It's been a month of ticket sales🤩

@LeedsIntFest returns this October from the 14–18 October at @LeedsPlayhouse

Explore the programme and book your tickets here👇🏼
https://t.co/NDdvxg6Ucx
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🍻 Something exciting is brewing at Brewery Wharf… 👀

We popped by to chat with the team behind Brewery Wharf Tavern, opening soon!

🎥 Watch the interview and get a sneak peek inside before doors open.

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Sunshine & samba, it's all happening in Leeds this August! From Wonderland-Awaits street trails and Leeds West Indian Carnival to the iconic Leeds Festival (Aug 21–25).

A calendar full of magic, music & memories. #LeedsEvents #AugustInLeeds 🌞

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