About This Event
Talk Is Cheap Proving Grounds takes place at ULTRA, 11-13 Hirst's Yard, Leeds, LS1 6NJ, on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 5:00 pm. Presented by talk is cheap entertainment, the event returns to Leeds with grime clashes and live performances.
The night features emerging MCs going head-to-head in grime clashes, alongside a lineup of live sets from both established and rising artists. The format combines battle performances with live music, giving artists a platform to perform in front of an audience.
Set in Leeds, the event is organised around grime and live performance, with a focus on lyricism and competition. Entry is free, and the event is listed as 18+.
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