Peter Lee

Review of first direct arena

A new arena, situated in the centre of Leeds. Unli...

A new arena, situated in the centre of Leeds. Unlike other such venues this is arranged more like a "D" than an "O", and as a result all of the seats face more or less straight on to the stage - like an oversized theatre. There are three tiers of seating but it should be noted that unless you're on the first tier or the lowest few rows of the second you'll be looking down at the stage and feel as though you're very high up. I was on row O of the second tier and was higher than the lighting rig. Sound is OK, not great. Plenty of bars inside the building. Staff are helpful but some do seem rather abrupt. All in all its not a bad venue for a gig. I'd go again if an act I liked was playing there and nowhere closer to home.