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Musician Questions Brit School's Impact on Local Talent

2/21/2026

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Josh Booth, a guitarist and singer from the Leeds/Bradford band Character Actors, says he would have eagerly attended the Brit School as a teen but now has reservations.
Booth acknowledges the Brit School's success.
He emphasizes that feedback in music is important.
He notes Bradford struggles to provide enough venues for musicians to showcase their work, while Leeds attracts talent from the wider West Yorkshire area.

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Josh Booth, a guitarist and singer from the Leeds/Bradford band Character Actors, says he would have eagerly attended the Brit School as a teen but now has reservations.
Booth acknowledges the Brit School's success.
He emphasizes that feedback in music is important.
He notes Bradford struggles to provide enough venues for musicians to showcase their work, while Leeds attracts talent from the wider West Yorkshire area.