Chesney Hawkes in conversation with Alex Cann

photoILKLEY's Young Photographer of the Year competition

photoILKLEY founder Andreea Chitan talks to Alex Cann about this year’s Young Photographer Competition and why the festival is passionate about giving young creatives a platform to share their work. She explains the open-ended “Human Nature” theme, why storytelling matters more than expensive camera equipment, and how photographers aged 19 and under from across the UK can enter. Plus, hear how the winning images will be showcased at Ilkley Manor House as part of the festival celebrations.

Dementia Action Week with Dementia Forward

Your Ilkley's Ricky Durkin is chatting to various members of staff at Dementia Forward about tips and advice if you think you or family members have symptoms, the services they offer and about fundraising too.

Graeme Clark - Wet Wet Wet

Wet Wet Wet bass player Graeme Clark talks to Alex Cann about the band's upcoming gig in Ilkley as part of their Acoustic Tour and the new album 'Strings Attached'. Graeme also talks about how the charts have changed since Wet Wet Wet's epic stint at number one in the 1990s and how much he still loves playing live after more than 40 years. An Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet comes to the Kings Hall, Ilkley on 26th May 2026. Interview first aired on Your Ilkley Breakfast, Friday 1st May 2026.

Andy Couzens - Leeds Legends

A must for any Leeds United fan; "Leeds Legends" is set to be a fantastic night at Leeds Grand Theatre. Hear stories from former players Dom Matteo, Ian Harte, Nigel Martyn, Michael Bridges and special guest, Eddie Gray. The evening will be hosted by their friend and former player, Andy Couzens, who has been catching up with Pete Egerton.

International soprano Alexandra Lowe

International soprano Alexandra Lowe has been speaking to Your Ilkley's Alex Cann about a charity lunchtime opera gala that's coming to the King's Hall in Ilkley on Sunday 26th April. You could be enjoying a two-course lunch and a chat with the stars of the show, if you snap up VIP tickets before the deadline. Have a listen to hear all about what's lined up, and it's all for a great charity called TeleEEG. Tickets are available from https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on [https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on]