Launched in March 2007, Dare is a ground-breaking collaboration between the University of Leeds and Opera North.

As two of the UK’s leading institutions of culture and education we fuse the artistic with the academic, combining the very best of both organisations to inspire and stimulate new ways of thinking and working.

A range of innovative projects aims to enhance creative and intellectual life regionally, nationally and internationally.

‘Winning the South Bank Show Award for Opera is a fitting testament to Opera North for their innovative and creative contribution to the arts. As Chancellor of the University of Leeds I have seen the dynamism and creative strength of the University. By uniting these two organisations exciting and pioneering projects are emerging. This promises an exciting future.’
Melvyn Bragg
Chancellor, University of Leeds