Roxy Ballroom on Merrion Street is your one stop venue for an all singing, all dancing night out.
Concerts may have returned to their former glory in Leeds, but with new gig dates now falling into 2022 and beyond, the city needs a new way to bring us the best singing-and-dancing night out.
That's where Roxy Lanes on Merrion Street come in.
It's time to become your best mates groupies and join them on your own private stage for an evening where no songs are off limits.
Three intimate karaoke booths are available for hire every day at the Merrion Street venue and thanks to their innovative Singa system, every song imaginable is available for a sing-a-long.
For Christmas-enthusiasts, the range of best hits and festive chart toppers will have you covered until the early hours of the morning.
But, if you're not quite in the Christmas spirit, no need to miss out. You can choose from quite literally any other tune to mix up the sing-a-long playlist.
There's plenty to do at Roxy's, karaoke is just the beginning of it. / Image: Roxy Ballroom
Can you think of a better night out?
Whether you're using the space as an excuse to catch up with old friends between cheesy classics or the karaoke bar is the ice breaker you need for the work Christmas party, the endless choices of music is what makes this the perfect evening for everyone.
The popular bar and games venue has had a whirlwind of a year. Having renovated only this year, the Merrion Street location has every drink and classic game imaginable: the karaoke booths at Roxy's is just one of the options available.
Choose between classic or crazy pool, arcade machines, duckpin bowling, ping pong, shuffleboarding, beer pong and more: we're talking about a serious night of entertainment.
Of course, you can grab all your boozy favourites like Roxy's own lager, shots and signature cocktails.
Roxy's have bars situated throughout their huge venue so you'll never be emptyhanded. / Image: Roxy Ballroom
If you need our recommendation: grab a Shuffle Hustle from the cocktail menu before performing your first hit on the karaoke machine and then keep the concoction of Captain Morgan Rum, Chambord, lime, gomme, cranberry juice and fresh raspberries flowing long afterwards.
All karaoke experiences are charged by the hour, ranging from £24 Sunday - Wednesday and a peak rate of £30 per hour every Thursday - Saturday.
For more information on how you can kickstart your night with your favourite tunes, check out the Roxy Ballroom website.
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Leeds city centre crowned one of the best places to live in the north by The Sunday Times
Clementine Hall
Today, Leeds city centre earned itself a coveted spot in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.
What brilliant news to end the week on, hey?
Leeds city centre was amongst eight other locations across the north and the north east to be featured on the list.
The market town of Skipton took home the dazzling first prize, but it's still nice to be included isn't it.
Here's what the judges had to say about Leeds city centre: “Leeds has five universities, the fourth largest urban economy in the UK (with job opportunities in finance, insurance and big business), a youthful vibe and a relatively affordable average house price (£285,100).
Image: Unsplash
“Stay close to the centre, where you won’t have to worry about the patchy public transport, and it all adds up to a fun-filled, fulfilled life within walking distance of stylish shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. There’s a good choice of riverside homes, where you may spot kingfishers and otters, and even the schools are good.”
In total, 72 places across the UK were selected by The Sunday Times to showcase the very best of Britain, with Norwich named the overall national winner.
The full list of locations in the north and northeast include:
Skipton
Howardian Hills, North Yorkshire
Leeds city centre
Morpeth, Northumberland
Newcastle: Gosforth
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire
York
Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, said: “This guide is a great opportunity to highlight the best places in Britain.
“It is full of places that show that our village, town and city centres can still be full of life, as well as places bursting with natural beauty, culture, connectivity and most importantly a sense of community.
“Our expert team of judges visit every location on the list and talk to the locals to find out what they love about the place they live."
Sophie Smith -
11th November 2021 
