Utah Saints announce the full line-up for Club Classical Ibiza Show
Leeds’ electronic music pioneers Utah Saints recently announced they have curated a headline Ibiza-inspired outdoor summer dance party in Leeds next year, as Club Classical Ibiza takes over Leeds Millennium Square on Friday 26 June 2026.
The one-night event will open with a high-energy multi‑DJ celebration of classic 90s and Ibiza club culture, headlined by Utah Saints themselves and featuring live sets by UK rave legends Shades Of Rhythm and resident DJ Andi Durrant. This will set the tone for a spectacular evening that brings together live electronic performances and new orchestral arrangements of classic dance tracks.
Utah Saints will then play host to the 50‑piece Orchestra of Opera North, delivering powerful orchestral renditions of iconic 90s dance anthems and club classics. Newly announced feature vocalist Rozalla and special guests Shades Of Rhythm will also take to the stage, joining dance anthem royalty Janice Robinson (from Livin’ Joy) alongside a powerhouse ensemble of backing vocalists.
Rozalla, best known for her global dance anthem “Everybody’s Free” (To Feel Good), will perform live with the orchestra, giving her iconic hits a fresh orchestral twist. She said:
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of this incredible night. Performing my songs with a live orchestra brings a whole new life and emotion to them, and I can’t wait to share that moment with everyone in Leeds!”
Recognised for their long-standing influence on the UK dance and club scene, Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt of Utah Saints have continued DJing, remixing, and releasing music while maintaining a strong presence in UK club culture and festivals.
Having previously performed twice alongside the Orchestra of Opera North, this is the first time the duo will present their own spin on the Club vs Classical phenomenon, showcasing both their DJing heritage and orchestral interpretations of their early-90s singles “Something Good” and “What Can You Do For Me”.
Utah Saints said: “We’re really excited to bring this show back to Leeds. We’ve played with the Orchestra of Opera North before and it’s always an incredible experience, but being able to curate our own full summer event in our hometown makes it even more special. Leeds has been at the heart of everything we’ve done, and we can’t wait to share this huge night of dance music and orchestral power with everyone.”
Joining Utah Saints on the bill as resident DJ is Leeds-based radio presenter, DJ, and record producer Andi Durrant, co-founder and chief librarian of The Dance Music Archive, a multi-media digital platform celebrating the rich history of dance and electronic music. Through his long-running work as a dance radio show presenter, Andi has helped champion classic dance and electronic music to a new generation of listeners.
The event also marks the return of dance music royalty Janice Robinson, who will deliver a powerful orchestral rendition of her Livin’ Joy classic “Dreamer”. She says: “I am thrilled to be returning to the stage with the incredible Opera North! The way Cliff and Steve arranged Dreamer is simply breathtaking. I can’t wait for next summer’s performance; it’s going to be unforgettable.”
Club Classical Ibiza is the latest collaboration between Leeds City Council, Opera North, and the producers of 80s Classical, which takes place the following evening on Millennium Square. Musical arrangements are by renowned composer and arranger Cliff Masterson (whose credits include Ella Henderson and Labrinth), with Steve Anderson as Musical Director, known as one half of Brothers in Rhythm and for his work as Musical Director for Kylie Minogue.
Cliff Masterson said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be working closely with Jez and Tim from Utah Saints alongside the Orchestra of Opera North to create yet another fresh and thrilling show in Millennium Square.”
Steve Anderson added: “The existing structure of dance music provides such a great platform where we can recreate and amplify the existing scores for the orchestra, adding a truly epic dimension to how they are performed live.”
TICKETS AND EVENT DETAILS
Tickets for the event are priced at £35.00 general admission or £32.50 for groups of four or more, available on our website, by telephone (0113 376 0318) or in person from Leeds Ticket Hub at the Carriageworks Theatre overlooking the venue.
Doors open at 6pm on Friday 26 June 2026, with DJs from 6.15pm and the main Orchestral performance beginning at 9.15pm. The specially created outdoor arena will feature a range of street-food traders together with a fully licenced festival style bar Millennium Square is also fully accessible with a raised viewing platform, disabled toilets and a Changing Places high dependency unit. Full accessibility information and companion ticket details are available from the venue website or by calling Leeds Ticket Hub.
