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Leeds' Natural Selection presents new day festival Adaptations

Confirmed artists include Daniel Avery, HAAi, Loraine James and Actress

Leeds-based promoter and event series Natural Selection recently announced a new day festival, Adaptations. It will take place on Saturday 13 November 2021, Coronavirus restrictions permitting, from midday onwards.

Taking place across two of the city’s best loved venues, Belgrave Music Hall and Headrow House, Adaptations promises sixteen straight hours of no-nonsense dancing.

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Confirmed acts include late night headliners Daniel Avery, HAAi, Loraine James and Actress. Other highlights are Afrodeutsche, India Jordan, Giant Swan and Laurel Halo.

There is a healthy balance between big name draws and homegrown local talent, with DJs like Love Muscle’s Michael Upson, Tañ, Stretchy Dance Supply mainstay Dubrunner, Kessie and Sayang.

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Tickets are now on sale for the event.

Check out the full lineup poster below.

Jemima Skala is Mixmag’s Weekend Editor. Follow her on Twitter

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