Plans to make Roundhay Park one of the UK’s biggest outdoor venues have been approved
Plans to increase the crowd capacity to 69,999 at Roundhay Park have been approved.
It would make Roundhay Park one of the biggest outdoor venues in the UK.
Councillors voted on whether or not to increase the capacity of the park from its current limit of 19,999 to 69,999 at a recent Leeds City Council meeting.
The plans have been approved, although for just two weekends of events throughout the year. But hey, it’s better than nothing right?
Roundhay Park has seen some incredible music events in the past, welcoming huge names such as Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and The Rolling Stones.
Most recently, the capacity was raised for the Ed Sheeran gigs back in 2019.
A spokesperson for Leeds City Council told the Yorkshire Evening Post that the announcement stands as an “important boost to the local economy.”
They said: They said: “We can confirm that our application for a variation of the premises licence for Roundhay Park has been successful.
“As a result, the maximum capacity for outdoor events at the park – which has been set at 19,999 since 2019 – now stands at 69,999. The application was approved by members of the council’s licensing committee following a meeting held on August 18.
“The increased capacity means the council can once again potentially facilitate larger-scale entertainment events at Roundhay, which has in the past played host to concerts by legendary music names such as the Rolling Stones, Madonna and U2.
“Any similar events in the future would provide an important boost to the local economy while also raising Leeds’s profile, both nationally and internationally. We will continue to liaise closely with residents and stakeholders on matters relating to the use of the park, and are fully committed to ensuring that it remains a wonderful place to visit all year round.”
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