First Direct Leeds Arena

The first direct arena is well known for hosting the biggest names in music, whether that’s Bruce Springsteen, Prince or Elton John. It has also been gaining a reputation as an outstanding venue for private events and functions. Whether you are looking for a meeting for 60, a conference for 150, to a banquet for over a 1000, the arena can help. With its unique super-theatre configuration, the first direct arena can also accommodate up to 12,000 people making it one of the most spectacular conference venues in the market place.

Capacity

Name	Banqueting	Boardroom	Theatre	Cabaret	Reception
Auditorium	1200	x	12000	1200	3800
Boardroom	20	20	x	x	30
Fd Bar	100	50	200	100	200
Black and White Lounge	100	40	100	80	350
Production Office	x	30	30	x	x
Promoter Office	x	30	30	x	x
Concourses	x	x	800	x	x

Venue Safety Policy

ASM Global’s VenueShield Task Force will be implementing new protocols and procedures at its facilities, in accordance with international health care guidelines from the CDC, NHS, PHAA and WHO, among others. These extensive measures will explore the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), food safety measures, air quality control, surface cleaning, physical/social distancing, temperature checks, thermal cameras, hand sanitizers, reduced touch points, contactless transactions, daily monitoring systems, and more. The VenueShield protocol relies on the Task Force to build unique and customized programs, while monitoring data on a daily basis. Additionally, ASM has proactively partnered with and will further consult with leading subject matter experts, health officials and industry leaders in the areas of industrial hygiene, sanitization and fulfillment to consult on all facets of the VenueShield program. Specific consultants have been hired to assist with more technical aspects of the protocol like air purification, filtering and the maximization of fresh air exchange.

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