Influential Harrogate rap act to 'champion up-and-coming talent' in his biggest-ever Leeds event
A former Harrogate rapper who began his journey at the Blues Bar but is now a major name in the Leeds spoken word scene is to present his most prestigious show yet.
Lence Presents... Blur the Lines promises to be a major showcase for grassroots creativity in Leeds with an atmosphere like no other.
Taking place at the prestigious and historic setting of City Varieties as part of Leeds Jazz Festival 2026, the event promises a blurring of the lines between jazz, hip hop and poetry.
Supported by the PRS Foundation, the event on Friday, May 22 represents a big step for Blur The Lines founder Lence, who grew up in Harrogate and cut his teeth as a fledgling rapper at Harrogate’s tiny but famous Blues Bar before moving to Leeds to pursue a career in music and production.
It also represents a significant milestone in the development of this increasingly influential platform established in Leeds by Lence to champion up-and-coming talent on stages across the city.
Tickets for Lence Presents... Blur the Lines are available from: leedsheritagetheatres.com/whats-on/blur-the-lines-2026.
The Blur the Lines show will also coincide with the release of a brand new track by this talented rapper called Explain It All Away.
Lence said: “The new song is all about preserving your creative spark in a world that's quick to explain it all away.
"Chills Myth produced the beat, creating a soundscape that brilliantly reflects the atmosphere of the lyrics."
To hear Lence's Explain It All Away, visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSvdSqzyMk.