The Leisure Society

The story of The Leisure Society began in Burton-Upon-Trent when Nick Hemming formed a band with Shane Meadows, Paddy Considine and Rich Eaton. Meadows and Considine would later go on to successful careers in film while Nick, in his own words, would spend a few years ‘working to support a music habit.'

After having contributed a couple of scores for Meadows's films (A Room For Romeo Brass & Dead Man's Shoes) under The Leisure Society moniker and a stint in The Telescopes, Nick found himself in London where he ended up sharing a flat with fellow Burton exile Christian Hardy.

By the end of 2008 the pair had written and recorded almost 30 songs, 11 of which would end up on their debut album, The Sleeper. Produced and mixed by Christian and Nick, the record was initially self-released through the collective's own Willkommen Records.

The band are currently recording their second LP.