Leeds University

Leeds is a city located in the North of England. On February the 14th 1970 The Who played in the refectory of the city's University, an event immortalised upon the 'Live At Leeds' album.

The refectory has a capacity of just under 2000. In 1970 The cost of hire for the venue was £16.10. The Student Union who organised the gig spent just £7.00 on publicity - a single advert in the Student newspaper. The band's fee was £1000 but they didn't cash the cheque. The organisers had to give them a replacement when they played again at the University in November of that same year.

Pictured below is a roadie setting up the Who's equipment at the University in 1970.












36 years later The Who returned to the venue. On the 17th of June 2006 it served as the launchpad for their UK tour, tickets this time costing £37.50. In the afternoon prior to the gig Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey unvelied a plaque on the building commemorating their 1970 appearance.















Both the unveiling and the performance were given widespread media coverage, including a special report on the BBC's respected political news show, Newsnight. The first few songs were also webcast.

Shown below, The Who live at Leeds, 2006.












The University's refectory still regularly hosts live performances at night, and during the day is still used as the dining hall.














The main entrance to Leeds University can be found on Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. The nearest train station is Leeds.