The Leisure Society

 
The Leisure Society
Far Off Places
The Leisure Society was founded by Nick Hemming, who grew up in Burton-on-Trent. Over the years, the band have received high praise for their oustanding songwriting and production craft, winning two Ivor-Novello nominations and Rough Trade Albums of the Year.
As a teenager, Nick formed the indie band She Talks To Angels with his art college friend, director Shane Meadows plus the actor Paddy Considine.
Following the band’s split, Nick was scooped up by local indie hopes The Telescopes, who were signed to Creation Records. Shane Meadows remained a supporter, hiring Nick to score 1999’s A Room For Romeo Brass and 2004’s Dead Man’s Shoes, but Nick was losing his confidence.
Everything changed with the arrival of fellow Burton-on-Trent exile Christian Hardy, who worked with Nick to develop and record new songs and encouraged him to venture out on stage.
The Leisure Society was born and developed rapidly, with an initial landmark being the single ‘The Last Of The Melting Snow’, which was championed by Dermot O’Leary on Radio 2, and Radcliffe and Maconie, and Guy Garvey on 6Music.
They’ve collaborated and toured with artists including Ray Davies, Brian Eno, Laura Marling, Neil Hannon, Richard Thompson, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott.

- Main Reception: +44 (0)1392 667080
- Box Office: +44 (0)1392 493493

- Tickets can be collected 1 hour before event start time
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Online booking reference needed

- Limited on-site parking available
- Public parking nearby at Exeter City Centre
- Some street parking on Brandninch Place
- Disabled parking spaces provided

- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seats available
- Step-free access to main areas
- Audio description services for select events

- No outside food or drinks
- Photography/recording typically prohibited during performances
- Professional camera equipment requires prior permission
- No smoking on premises

- Age restrictions vary by event
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult
- Some events may have specific age recommendations
- Family-friendly performances clearly marked