LEEDS ARENA PINNACLE SUITES 11 and 12
The Club have now purchased two Pinnacle VIP Suite at the Arena which holds 14 in each , 28 people and all previous Black and White Lounge tickets are now valid for our Suite at the arena. We are guaranteed 28 tickets for every event at Leeds Arena. If you are aware of an event at Leeds Arena please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to request VIP Suite tickets. We do not have any seats in the Black and White lounge anymore.
If you attend a concert then all I ask is that you take a photograph of your time at the event and send to Davinder Bhuller. We intend to create a monthly photo board to decorate the Suite .
See newsletter for current availability
PLEASE NOTE TICKETS FOR THE SUITE DO NOT GET SENT OUT AND ARE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE NIGHT FROM THE VIP RECEPTION AT THE ARENA.
THERE HAS RECENTLY BEEN INCIDENTS OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR IN THE SUITES. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND YOURSELF, YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE TICKET HOLDER.
Information below of current shows, with price and number of remaining tickets
JAMES TAYLOR AND BONNIE RAITT -12TH JULY
Legendary singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy award winner, James Taylor & His All-Star band, has teamed up with Bonnie Raitt (and her band) to announce a special show at the first direct arena in July 2018. James Taylor released his 17th studio album, ‘Before This World’, in 2015. Bonnie Raitt released her 20th album , ‘Dig In Deep’ in 2016.
£25
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SEAN PAUL – 16TH AUGUST
Dancehall legend, Grammy Award winner and much loved hit maker extraordinaire Sean Paul will be appearing, one night only, at First Direct Arena Leeds on 16th August 2018 Sean Paul is without doubt one of the most instantly recognisable voices in music and he has continued his remarkable strike rate over the last year with a string of hits including Cheap Thrills: 76 Million Streams On Spotify + over 1.3m Sales on iTunes, Cheap Thrills – No. 1 on the US Chart.
£50
9
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - 22ND AUGUST -19.00 WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, is back for the last time! The dazzling £20 million production has been seen by over 9 million people in more than 250 counties around the world. Watch them walk, hear them roar, and see their fight for survival and supremacy depicted in almost cinematic realism. It’s the must-see live arena experience for audiences of all ages, so book your tickets now... before they become extinct!
£ 25.00
8
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - 23RD AUGUST -11.00
£ 25.00
1
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – 23rd AUGUST -19.00
£ 25.00
10
PAW PATROL LIVE – 29TH AUGUST 2018 – 10.00
X barks the spot in the new tour PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure! It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a secret pirate treasure map! The PAW Patrol set out over land and sea to find the treasure for Mayor Goodway’s celebration before Mayor Humdinger finds it first! The pups will need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including some help from the newest pup … Tracker!
£20
2
PAW PATROL LIVE – 29TH AUGUST 2018 – 13.30
£20
1
PAW PATROL LIVE – 29TH AUGUST 2018 – 16.30
£20
2
LEAGUE OF GENTLEMAN – 31ST AUGUST -19.30
The League of Gentlemen will return to the stage in 2018 for their first UK tour in over 12 years with their brand new live show ‘The League of Gentlemen Live Again!’. Visting the first direct arena in September 2018, the tour will see BAFTA Award winning comedy legends Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson bring their dark and unhinged fictional village of Royston Vasey to theatres and arenas across the country.
£40.00
17
BARRY MANILOW – 1ST SEPTEMBER – 19.30
Due to overwhelming demand, GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning pop superstar Barry Manilow has announced a return to the first direct arena in Septermber 2018. Manilow is known for his classic hits such as ‘Mandy’, ‘Copacabana’, ‘Can’t Smile Without You’, ‘Could It Be Magic’, and many more.With worldwide record sales exceeding 85 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with over 50 Top 40 hits
£70
3
ARIJIT SINGH – 14TH SEPTEMBER
Arijit Singh is a globally celebrated artiste, his music prowess extends to being a Singer, Music Producer and Live Performer. Cited as one of the most talented singers in India, his songs are considered iconic worldwide. In the extremely competitive and ever-changing world of Bollywood he continues to stand at the apex with his consistently successful songs which now have a distinct vibe of their own. His voice is soothing, soulful and melodious with his singing abilities unmatched
£40
22
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - OVO - 20TH SEPTEMBER 19.30
Cirque du Soleil is delighted to announce a brand-new UK arena tour with OVO. Next summer OVO, a celebration of nature and co-existence will bring its fun-filled production for the whole family to arenas around the country. Having thrilled more than 5 million people worldwide since the show premiered in Montreal in 2009 as a Big Top show, OVO embarks on a journey, offering the same captivating production as the Big Top performances, but on a larger scale now
£ 30.00
1
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - OVO - 21ST SEPTEMBER 19.30
£ 30.00
1
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - OVO - 22ND SEPTEMBER 19.30
£ 30.00
1
JASON DURELO – 30TH SEPTEMBER
Making his first direct arena debut American superstar Jason Derulo visits us in March 2018. Jason Derulo is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Since the start of his solo recording career in 2009, Derulo has sold over 30 million singles and has achieved eleven Platinum singles, including "Wiggle", "Talk Dirty", "In My Head", and "Whatcha Say". REARRANGED DATE
£ 50.00
3
EARLY DOORS – 5TH OCTOBER – 19.30
EARLY DOORS, Britain’s best loved pub sitcom is to tour the country this year for the very first time. The live incarnation of the BBC TV favourite.Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 16 March. Commissioned by leading West End producer Philip McIntyre to adapt their award winning television series for the stage, Craig Cash and Phil Mealey have written a brand new story featuring the same hilarious characters from the TV show
£30.00
1
WHOOPI GOLDBERG – 13TH OCTOBER
World-renowned Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Whoopi Goldberg announces she will perform a very special show at the first direct arena in October. Whoopi will perform an evening of unique observations on current events and a wide variety of topics that are on her mind, followed by a question and answer session with the audience in the UK. Stand Up and TV Star Gina Yashere will be the special guest at the shows
£35
17
SUPERVET – 19TH OCTOBER
following the huge success of his Channel 4 show, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, The Supervet, is delighted to be bringing his first ever live stage show Welcome to My World to major arenas and theatres across the UK & Ireland next year.This groundbreaking new show - a must for all animal lovers and fans of the TV show alike - will see Noel enlighten audiences with his incredible life story and explain how he became The Supervet we know and love.
£20
8
DAVID BYRNE – 21ST OCTOBER
Talking Heads icon David Byrne has announced a date at the first direct arena in October 2018 and will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed album American Utopia, as well as classics from his solo career and his days with Talking Heads. A twelve-piece band will also join Byrne on stage for an Annie-B Parson choreographed concert that he has called “The most ambitious show I’ve done since the shows that were filmed for Stop Making Sense.”
£40
26
JOANNA LUMLEY - 26TH OCTOBER
The legendary Joanna Lumley will embark on her first ever live tour, IT’S ALL ABOUT ME, in autumn 2018. Joanna will take audiences through her hilarious and interesting adventures from her incredible career spanning more than four decades, recounting some never heard before stories. She will also be joined on stage by friend and producer Clive Tulloh, who will put to Joanna questions from the audience that they’ve always wanted to ask, making the show a unique and hilarious night to remember.
£ 30.00
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FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE – 15TH NOVEMBER
Florence + the Machine have announced details of their first direct arena show as part of the ‘High As Hope Tour'.This follows the news of Florence + the Machine’s hugely-anticipated new album, ‘High As Hope’, which will be released on June 29th on Virgin EMI. The record was officially launched with the striking video for first single ‘Hunger'.
£65
2
RICK ASTLEY – 16TH NOVEMBER
Two years ago Rick Astley returned with an album that surprised everyone, even himself. His number 1 album ‘50’ sold over 300,000 copies and was one of the biggest selling albums of 2016. What was even more incredible was that Rick wrote, produced and played every instrument on that comeback disc. After selling over 100,000 tickets on his 2017 tour, Rick and his band play the first direct arena in 2018 joined by very special guest Gabrielle
£60
2
CULTURE CLUB – 23RD NOVEMBER
Since their inception in 1981 Culture Club have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, with a stream of classic hits including; ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’, ‘Karma Chameleon’, ‘Church Of The Poison Mind’, ‘Victims’, ‘It’s A Miracle’ and ‘The War Song’ The group is fronted by singer/songwriter Boy George, universally recognized as one of music's most iconic artists. . The Life Tour: starring Boy George & Culture Club will also feature 80’s pop sweetheart Belinda Carlisle and new wave, synth pop artist Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey
£65
2
JESS GLYNNE – 25TH NOVEMBER
Jess Glynne is returning to the first direct arena in 2018. Celebrated for her intimate yet universally appealing themes, Jess has connected with millions of people across the globe – demonstrating her peerless ability to tell the truths young women want to hear; about the loves that build them up and let them down; the aspirations and dreams that might turn sour but you’ll smile through them anyway.
£50
24
MARIAH CAREY – 10TH DECEMBER
Christmas has indeed come early, global superstar, vocal phenomenon and international icon Mariah Carey announces the return of the hugely successful and critically allaciamed All I Want For Christmas Is You Tour to the first direct arena this December. A breathtaking performance dovetailing Mariah Carey’s most celebrated and adored festive anthems and classic catalogue, All I Want For Christmas Is You Tour is the perfect gift for Christmas
£75 includes free welcome drink (alcoholic / soft drink)
2
BLACK STONE CHERRY – 13TH DECEMBER
BLACK STONE CHERRY are excited to announce a date at the first direct arena this December. The Kentucky boys tell us, "As many people know, the UK holds a special place in the hearts of BSC. The culture, the history, the music, and most importantly THE FANS! We absolutely cannot wait to come back to what we consider our second home this winter to play some music for y’all! Joining us on this tour are our buddies in The Cadillac Three and Monster Truck. So, needless to say it’s gonna be a southern fried, rock n' roll revival! See ya soon!"
£50
8
JOOLS HOLLAND – 14TH DECEMBER
Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his acclaimed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced their annual musical excursion around the UK and Ireland for 2018. Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond will be accompanying Jools for the 2018 autumn/winter UK tour as a special guestIn his 36-year career, Marc has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, ‘Touch’ and, of course, ‘Tainted Love’. Marc has also collaborated with the likes of Gene Pitney, Tony Visconti and Burt Bacharach, as well as Jools who Marc previously toured with in 2014.Also performing with Jools will be the supremely talented vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall as well as original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis on drums with the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.
£50
5
PETER PAN– 21ST DECEMBER – 19.00
This Christmas will see J.M. Barrie’s magical story of Peter Pan brought to life in gigantic proportions on some of the biggest stages in the country. Starring Martin Kemp and Milton Jones, Peter Pan – The Arena Adventure will play Leeds' first direct arena between 21-23 December .Reprising his role as the ultimate baddie Captain Hook is acclaimed actor and Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp. Playing Hook’s simple-minded right-hand man Mr Smee, the pun-tastic hilarious comedian and star of BBC Two’s Mock The Week, Milton JonesPeter pan
£30
22
PETER PAN– 22ND DECEMBER – 19.00
£30
10
PETER PAN– 23RD DECEMBER – 13.00
£30
13
FRANK TURNER AND THE SLEEPING SOULS – 27TH JANUARY 2019
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls have announced they will be visiting the first direct arena in support of his upcoming seventh album Be More Kind. Be More Kind represents a thematic and sonic line in the sand for 36-year-old Turner. “I wanted to try and get out of my comfort zone and do something different,” he says. After the stripped-down, live-sounding previous album Positive Songs…, Turner wanted to try a new approach.
£35
17
SNOW PATROL 29TH JANUARY
Snow Patrol have announced they will be visiting the first direct arena for the first time in January 2019. Since their 1998 debut, Songs for Polarbears, Snow Patrol have racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades, including 15 million global album sales, 1+ billion global track streams, five UK Platinum Albums, and are Grammy, BRIT Award and Mercury Music Prize nominated.
£85
6
BLUE PLANET II – 19TH MARCH 2019
Following the incredible success of the BAFTA award-winning BBC One television series Blue Planet II, presented by Sir David Attenborough, BBC Studios, and FKP Scorpio , will bring the wonders and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and wildlife to the first direct arena stage. Blue Planet II – Live In Concert – will present a selection of stunning visuals from the television series, highlighting the incredible natural wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a state of the art 200 square metre 4K Ultra HD LED screen, the concert will be performed live by a full symphony orchestra
£30
26
STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS 29th MAY 2019
Direct from BBC One’s award-winning prime time TV show Strictly Come Dancing, the Professionals will take to the stage at first direct arena! Audiences will enjoy the incredible talent of these world-class dancers as they perform exquisitely choreographed Ballroom and Latin routines with all the sequins, sparkle and stunning production values we have come to know and love!
£ 30.00
9
Bill BAILEY – 7TH JUNE 2019
Bill Bailey returns to the first direct arena after a triumphant 2018 performance. is a compendium of travellers’ tales and the general shenanigans of twenty years as a travelling comedian. With musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, he fashions a symphony from a ringtone, tells the real story of Old MacDonald and re-imagines the Stars and Stripes. Two decades of touring larks from a comic described by The Telegraph as “the brainiest comic of his generation.”
£40
22
FASTLOVE – GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE -21ST JUNE 2019
Direct from London's West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael tribute show.This show will take you on a musical journey from the moving Jesus To A Child, to the celebration of Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, to everyone’s favourites I’m Your Man and Wake Me Up. Join us as we present our respectful tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time with our stunning stage show that’s taking the globe by storm.Relive the passion, the flare and the unique sensitivity of George Michael with Fastlove!
£30
3
MAGIC OF MOTOWN – 22ND JUNE 2019
Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a million people, With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more. This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Dancing In The Streets, My Cherie Amor, Heatwave and many more
£30
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