Leeds City Council wants to host larger events at Roundhay Park
The spokesperson said the change would apply to the entirety of the park, which covers more than 700 acres and is thought to be one of the biggest city parks in Europe.If the application is approved, Roundhay Park would become one of the largest outdoor venues in the UK.It previously held a licence to hold 79,999 people, but this was reduced due to a lack of demand in 2006.Capacity was temporarily raised in 2019 for the Ed Sheeran shows.The Rolling Stones played there in 1982 - one of only four British venues on their European tour that year.In 1987 the park hosted Genesis, six weeks before Madonna performed in front of 73,000 fans there when she opened her Who's That Girl World Tour in Leeds.A year later, Michael Jackson played at Roundhay Park on his 30th birthday, while Irish rockers U2 performed in front of 54,000 fans in the park as part of their PopMart tour in 1997.Robbie Williams also played two concerts there in 2006.A consultation on the council's application will run until 29 July before a decision is made at a later date.
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