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
Leeds Festival 2026 is officially underway and we've rounded up drinks prices at the bars on the festival site.
While many of us will be sipping on warm cans of cider and boxes of wine at the camp sites, you can't take any of your own alcohol into the arena (where all the stages are) itself.
So you'll need to budget for drinks over the course of the weekend if you want to watch the headliners with a pint in hand.
And with headline performances from the likes of Fontaines D.C., Raye, Florence and the Machine and Dave, there's masses of amazing live music on the horizon at Leeds Festival 2026.
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We're already on site at Leeds Festival ready to bring you all the action and updates from this massive weekend - staring with, importantly, drinks prices.
So, let's get into it...
This year you're looking at paying around £7 of beer and £7.50 £7.50 for a pint of cider.
Different for this year, is you'll get 10% off if paying with a Paypal debit card which you can get for free - which we think is pretty class and well worth your time.
You can take your own empty water bottles in to refill at water stations around the festival site.
You're also allowed to bring in sealed water/soft drinks which are 500ml or less.
And if you're taking your own booze into the campsites, remember that there's no glass allowed, so you'll need to decant anything into plastic bottles.
Here are all your drinks prices for Leeds Festival 2026
Beer and cider
Budweiser - £7 (£6.30 with Paypal discount)
Corona Extra - £7.50 (£6.75 with Paypal discount)
Kopparberg Crisp Apple - £7.50 (£6.75 with Paypal discount)
Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime - £7.70 (£6.93 with Paypal discount)
Rose - 175ml £10 / btl £35 (£9/£31.5 with Paypal discount)
Italian sparkling - 200ml £10 (£9 with Paypal discount)
No and Low
Budweiser Zero - £5.80 (£5.22 with Paypal discount)
Water - £2.50 (£2.25 with Paypal discount)
And that should just about do you in terms of booze - as always, please drink responsibly and look after each other.
For all the other important information, you can consult our complete 2026 Leeds Festival guide down below.
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Leeds Festival warning issued as police announce speed cameras and traffic restrictions
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Leeds Fest is almost here, but festival-goers heading to Bramham Park by car have been warned to take extra care on the roads.
Driving to Leeds Festival has never been particularly easy, but West Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to those driving by car in an attempt to make it somewhat easier.
Ahead of Leeds Festival 2026, temporary traffic management measures will be in place from Wednesday 26 August until Monday 31 August.
The measures are designed to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and help ensure the safe movement of the tens of thousands of people expected to attend the event.
Speed camera enforcement vans will be operating throughout the festival period alongside clearways surrounding the festival site.
Police have warned that drivers caught breaking the temporary restrictions could face prosecution, so it's definitely worth keeping an eye out for the signage as you approach the festival.
Superintendent Dan Wood said: “Leeds Festival is one of the largest events in West Yorkshire and attracts a significant increase in traffic to the local road network.
"The temporary speed restrictions and clearways are being introduced to help keep everyone safe, including festival-goers, local residents and road users.
"We would ask all motorists to pay close attention to the temporary signage in place and allow extra time for their journeys. Speed enforcement will be carried out during the event, and we encourage drivers to comply with all restrictions for their own safety and that of others."
Festival attendees are also being urged to follow the event signage rather than relying solely on their sat nav. Dedicated routes will direct different categories of visitors to the correct locations, including:
Camping entrances
Day / Non-camping ticket parking areas
Drop-off and pick-up points
Staff and authorised vehicle access routes
Motorists who follow sat nav directions alone may be directed to unsuitable routes, causing unnecessary delays for themselves and other road users.
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