Taking place between 22nd – 29th September in Leeds and Bradford Recon will showcase pioneering Music, Art and Film. RECON, it will take place across multiple sites and venues across the two cities. Venues include The Brudenell Social Club, Howard Assembly Rooms, Hyde Park Picture House, The New Bradford Playhouse, Delius Arts and Cultural Centre, Wharf Chambers and the public domain.

Gang of Four, Vibracathedral Orchestra, Hookworms, Cut Hands, Black Pus and Oneohtrix Point Never lead the Musical highlights announced with others including Film Screenings with live soundtracks. Full details will be announced over the coming weeks. Gang of Four return to Leeds and will play a special show at The Brudenell, where they will share a stage with Bilge Pump and Cowtown. That Fucking Tank will play with Black Pus (Lightning Bolt). The Brudenell will also host in association with Now Wave the event MONO, featuring White Manna, Hookworms, Cold Pumas and many others in an all dayer to close the festival.

RECON will emphasis on bringing pioneering artists to the city as well as shining a light on the local underground, prompting new collaborations and work in the expanded fields of music, sonic art and film. Showcasing and bringing together innovators, experimenters, risk-takers, mavericks and outsiders working creatively with music, sonic arts, performance and film.

The festival is run in collaboration between Lumen, M@BU and Room 237 in partnership with Leeds Film, The Brudenell Social Club, Cops and Robbers, Now Wave, Sheepscar Light Industrial, Leeds City Council, Opera North, Hyde Park Picture House and with generous support from Leeds Inspired, University of Bradford and Arts Council England.

Tickets will be available from Crash Records, Jumbo Records and online