NQ64 is on the hunt for local gamers and cocktail enthusiasts to test their games and drinks ahead of their public launch.
If you’re a fan of all things gaming, then you’re going to be excited about this new opening.
NQ64 specialises in retro arcade games, fun cocktails and a fantastic late night atmosphere.
And before they open their doors to the public on Thursday 29 August, they need your help to test out the venue's new drinks and games - how class is that.
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The dream role will gain you exclusive first access to the Leeds venue as well as invitations to all future NQ64 launches, and unlimited gaming across all their venues.
Recruitment is set to take place on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 August at the Merrion Street venue, where over the two days 250 applicants will have free reign to try out retro arcade games and classic consoles from the 90s and 00s, including Mario Kart, Time Crisis, the dance mats and Point Blank.
Each day features a retro gaming competition, and the top leaderboard scorer across both days wins the job.
The successful applicant will enjoy unlimited games at all NQ64 venues across the country for the rest of the year as well as the opportunity to suggest new games for the Leeds venue.
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Participants will also be able to review the delicious drinks on offer including specially selected beers from local brewers and game-themed signature cocktails such as the Kong Island Iced Tea and the Lemmingade.
"We take boozing and gaming seriously at NQ64, and genuinely need your help in testing our games and our new staff's bar skills," said NQ64 owner Matt Robson.
"The venue is shaping up nicely, with our decorators starting to transform the space. We think NQ64 will add something to Leeds' already stellar entertainment scene, and I personally can't wait for the launch party! If you want to help with game testing, check out our Instagram for more details."
To apply for a chance to become an NQ64 games tester, head to this link. Testers will be selected and invited to bring a guest to the testing day to enjoy a sneak peek of the arcade bar.Â
Nestled in Armley, Assembly House is an independent creative hub bringing artists together.
Assembly House, based on Canal Road in Armley inside a historic Victorian mill, has become a home for creatives across Leeds since launching in 2013.
The artist-led organisation combines working studios with an independent gallery and project space, hosting everything from exhibitions and workshops to community events and live music.
The space is currently home to 80 creatives who make up their community, comprising of professional practitioners including educators, performers, painters, sculptors, illustrators, video artists and designers.
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Their aim is simple - to offer affordable studios to emerging artists alongside technical support, producing support along with access to workshops, internal film screenings and events.
Assembly House offer a yearly program of exhibitions designed to showcase the studio holders and get their work out there. It's all aimed at helping the artists, whether it's their first show or tenth. Â
It has also helped bring art into the wider neighbourhood through community murals, public sculptures and activities for local people.
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They believe art has the power to bring people together and to evoke emotion and thought, and we've got to say that we absolutely agree.
The space can also be hired by students and independent creatives looking to put on their own exhibitions or bring a project to life.
The fabulous venue is generally open to visitors during exhibitions, workshops and events, with visits by appointment at other times, so it's worth checking its website before heading over.
To have a look at their current programme and to find out more about what Assembly House are doing for Leeds and the community, you can take a look at their website here.
Clubland to celebrate 25 years with huge Leeds arena show
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Clubland is heading to Leeds for a special arena-sized anniversary celebration next year.
The Clubland Arena Tour promises a night of the biggest artists and biggest anthems, giving fans the chance to come together for a celebration of the dance music brand.
Celebrating 25 years of Clubland, the tour will stop off at arenas in Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, and of course Leeds.
With the event set to take over one of Leeds' biggest live entertainment venues, anticipation is already building for what promises to be a nostalgic night of club classics and dancefloor favourites – even before the lineup is announced.
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The full line-up is expected to be announced very soon, with fans encouraged to keep an eye out for further details.
Previous headliners at Clubland Live have included Cascada, Basshunter, Scooter, Ultrabeat, and Vengaboys, always guaranteeing a night of non-stop anthems.
For many dance music fans, Clubland has become synonymous with the sounds that dominated clubs, radio playlists and party nights throughout the 2000s.
Over the years, Clubland has continued to celebrate the artists and songs that helped define an era of dance music, giving fans the chance to experience their favourite tracks live alongside thousands of like-minded clubbers.
From infectious pop-dance hits to harder-hitting electronic anthems, its events tap into a sense of nostalgia while keeping the energy of a night out firmly at the centre of the experience.
The 25th anniversary tour looks set to build on that legacy, bringing a quarter-century of club classics to arenas across the UK.
The Clubland Arena Tour will be at the First Direct Bank Arena on Saturday 1 May 2027.
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