Leeds Arena

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Tue 19 Feb, 2013 11:01 am

The Boss is coming http://www.morleyobserver.co.uk/news/lo ... -1-5423367

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Tue 19 Feb, 2013 11:19 am

According to wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_ArenaLeeds has been the largest city in the United Kingdom without a major venue to hold music or indoor sporting events. As of February 2010, Bristol and Leeds are the only major cities without an arena style venue. ............................That really doesn't surprise me, what does surprise me is we weren't the very last Sheffield's opened in 1991 and Manchester in 1995. Manchester can hold 23,000 people which makes Leeds 13,500 capacity look like a pub gig in comparison. Never mind though, the music industry is about dead these days lol

Mork of Ork · Post by **Mork of Ork** » Tue 19 Feb, 2013 12:15 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: According to wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_ArenaLeeds has been the largest city in the United Kingdom without a major venue to hold music or indoor sporting events. As of February 2010, Bristol and Leeds are the only major cities without an arena style venue. ............................That really doesn't surprise me, what does surprise me is we weren't the very last Sheffield's opened in 1991 and Manchester in 1995. Manchester can hold 23,000 people which makes Leeds 13,500 capacity look like a pub gig in comparison. Never mind though, the music industry is about dead these days lol The thing is the MEN was built as an ice hockey arena, all the seats point towards the ice area. In Leeds the arena is purpose built as a concert venue so the seats all face the stage.

loinerchris · Post by **loinerchris** » Wed 20 Feb, 2013 12:29 pm

Leodian wrote: Thanks drapesy and tyke bhoy. The casino is still above stick or twist, i think there was talk of stick or twist closing or been refurbished but not sure whats happening, considering the amount of wetherspoons in such close vicinity it wouldnt suprise me.

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Wed 20 Feb, 2013 2:07 pm

Mork of Ork wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: According to wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_ArenaLeeds has been the largest city in the United Kingdom without a major venue to hold music or indoor sporting events. As of February 2010, Bristol and Leeds are the only major cities without an arena style venue. ............................That really doesn't surprise me, what does surprise me is we weren't the very last Sheffield's opened in 1991 and Manchester in 1995. Manchester can hold 23,000 people which makes Leeds 13,500 capacity look like a pub gig in comparison. Never mind though, the music industry is about dead these days lol The thing is the MEN was built as an ice hockey arena, all the seats point towards the ice area. In Leeds the arena is purpose built as a concert venue so the seats all face the stage. You're right there Mork, when there is a concert I'd say 1/3 seats are not used because of the stage, though of course it depends on t he size of the stage!

Post by **cnosni** » Wed 20 Feb, 2013 2:08 pm

Im sure you all know im a huge supporter of the arena,if not the council whom i have been very critical of,with their lack ofg any drive or vision,but you have to say that the arena is the bees kneeshttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=1 ... nt=6518Its one of the best decisions they have ever taken,having said that,its not exactly a big playing field of decisions for it to be up against.

Post by **cnosni** » Wed 20 Feb, 2013 2:15 pm

loinerchris wrote: Leodian wrote: Thanks drapesy and tyke bhoy. The casino is still above stick or twist, i think there was talk of stick or twist closing or been refurbished but not sure whats happening, considering the amount of wetherspoons in such close vicinity it wouldnt suprise me. Not heard anything,there were some renders online but cant find them now.They will be mad not to capitalise on this

loinerchris · Post by **loinerchris** » Wed 20 Feb, 2013 2:33 pm

cnosni wrote: loinerchris wrote: Leodian wrote: Thanks drapesy and tyke bhoy. The casino is still above stick or twist, i think there was talk of stick or twist closing or been refurbished but not sure whats happening, considering the amount of wetherspoons in such close vicinity it wouldnt suprise me. Not heard anything,there were some renders online but cant find them now.They will be mad not to capitalise on this Yes well its a while back i heard the rumour of it closing, im sure something will happen soon though.

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Wed 20 Feb, 2013 2:52 pm

Arena newsJan Fletcher's £43.5M claim against Leeds Council was dismissed, with an order for costs against.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business ... -1-5386445

Post by **cnosni** » Wed 20 Feb, 2013 3:43 pm

Jogon wrote: Arena newsJan Fletcher's £43.5M claim against Leeds Council was dismissed, with an order for costs against.http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business ... -1-5386445 Thank god,wonder if she has that amount of money?