Izzy Hegarty

Freelance journalist at Leeds Beckett. Covering Sports, Media, Music and Current Affairs.

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

@LotteryWinners interview with NME came out today, we really should highlight the lack of support for Working Class artists in the UK, who knows - we could be sitting on the next greatest Liam Fray or Thom Rylance.

We are all human first, KOKO 🩷 x

[The Leadmill @Leadmill]

Here's an update on our eviction battle.

Thanks for all your continued support, it means the world to us ❤️

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

@OfficialRandL are set to announce their first wave of artists tonight on BBCOne. Given their track records over the last couple of years, is the 1975 once again on the cards to top the bill?

#music #randl25 #bbc #BringitOn #summer25ishere

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here! From viral hits to hidden gems, users are sharing their top tracks, artists, and playlists of the year. What did your Wrapped reveal? #SpotifyWrapped #YearInReview

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

Sam Fender (@samfendermusic) announces his UK tour after his highly anticipated returned to the music scene.

Check out the full article here with @sceneofindie

https://t.co/tBTBYAF1Gd

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

Parklife Festival just dropped its 2024 lineup, and it's stacked! Headliners include Charlie XCX, Confidence Man and Simone, plus an incredible mix of rising stars. Who are you most excited to see this year? #Parklife2024 #FestivalAnnouncement #LiveMusic

[Sonia Koren @soniakoren]

West Leeds artists are celebrating a new creative hub with the opening of The Mill Gallery in Bramley! Check out more information here.

https://t.co/LJWLUshXR1

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If you’re still on the fence about voting in this election, think about what really matters – about the values we were taught, the kind of country we want to be, and how this is a moment when your vote really does count. 

Your vote could determine the fate of our republic – the world that our children and grandchildren will inherit. It’s an awesome responsibility. But what an extraordinary privilege it is to live in a democracy that gives each of us the opportunity to make our voices heard.

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

Every vote counts as the 2024 US general election dawns closer to us. As a world community, let’s stay informed, engaged, and make sure our voices and the voices of US citizens are heard freely. Democracy thrives when we all participate.
#Election2024

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

Amid rising costs and limited support, grassroots venues are struggling to survive. What does this mean for emerging artists and local culture?

#LiveMusicCrisis #GrassrootVenues #localmusic

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

The closure of grassroots venues will put a tremendous divide between those who go to see artists because they have the money and those who go to see music for the passion

#saveourvenues #musicweek #music #independent #grassroot #grassrootvenues #grassrootartists

[Music Week @MusicWeek]

Grassroots venues at 'immediate risk of closure' following Budget decision on business rates relief https://t.co/mJLp9YuvMA

[Music Week @MusicWeek]

Grassroots venues at 'immediate risk of closure' following Budget decision on business rates relief https://t.co/mJLp9YuvMA

[abumuttai @abumuttai]

People who hit ‘Reply All’ on emails are the true villains of modern society. #UnpopularOpinion

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

This brings back the point of the negativity that circulated social media in the previous weeks.

Was Liam Payne really being looked after since the slander that he received online?

[Narinder Kaur @narindertweets]

Liam Payne was 16yo when he was selected and thrust into worldwide fame.
SIXTEEN.
Simon Cowell and Co need to take responsibility...was he looked after? Where was the DUTY OF CARE?

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

Deeply saddened by the lost of former One Direction star, Liam Payne. Is this another celebrity that has fallen victim to the power of Social Media?

#wordshurt #rip #Liam_Payne #OneDirection #music

[Kay Burley @KayBurley]

BREAKING:

Come quickly, a guest is breaking up his room and we can’t get in

The emergency call made from the manager at the hotel where Liam Payne was staying at has been released

We've translated it into English for you

Tune into @SkyNews for more updates

#KayBurley SS

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

Currently loving working with such an amazing artist in a rising genre in the uk 🤟🏼

[Robin Cooper @robincooperuk]

Hearing Melvyn Benn mention how country music is an upcoming force in the UK music industry along with pop and rock’s continued success has left me in a fantastic mood #ymf2024 #countrymusicuk

[Lisa Nandy MP @lisanandy]

From Trainspotting to Rye Lane, the UK has a rich history of creating award-winning independent films.

Our new Indpendent Film Tax Credit will help to inspire the next generation of film makers, unlock new opportunities and drive investment into our creative industries 🎬

[Louis Chapman-Coombe @LCCJournalist]

Sorry, I have to say something on this.

Why is rugby union SO determined to ruin the scrum?

I might be biased as a front-rower, but to me the scrum is one of the best bits of the sport. A 5m scrum in the 79th minute with the game on the line is peak code!

#Donttouchthescrum

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

The creative industries is a fundamental in the day to day life of school. I wouldn’t be were I am today without the people advocating and fighting to keep the course running

#music #industry #careerdriven

[UK Music @UK_Music]

"The arts & the creative industries are not a nice to have...I want this for every single kid in this country."

@DCMS Minister @RhonddaBryant on the importance of a creative education.

Find out more about how UK Music supports music education here: https://t.co/Pc2A59SNhJ

[Izzy Hegarty @izzyhegartyxox]

@seandodson Finding this book so insightful recently 👏🏼