O/T Leeds Cockpit

Bit of a classic venue, closed as of today, seemingly for forever.


http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/breaking-leeds-music-venue-the-cockpit-closes-its-doors-after-20-years-1-6832664

 

That statement is odd, as it's been "closed" for well over a month now. All of the upcoming gigs were already moved to the much better Brudenell Social Club.

Edit: just actually read that it closed months ago "temporarily".

 

Bloody shame that, I've seen some great bands there. I've always much preferred a small venue where you can see the whites of the bands' eyes.

I had tickets for The Strokes first UK tour there but they cancelled shortly before and when they returned they were playing bigger venues. Gutted.

 

That's a shame. Played there back in the day on "Brighton Beach" night. One of my most memorable gigs.

 

Saw the Alabama 3 there, great little venue, sorry to see it close.

 

Trying to think of all the bands I saw there - The Libertines, Jamie T, Sparklehorse, 10,000 Things, The Young Knives, Ladytron. I'm sure there were others but it's a bit hazy.

 

Had a good few nights there in the 90s.

 

Cockpit was a great venue , though its accoustics may be a bit lacking

Brudenell is another great venue , with a bit more room .

I think my lads band is playing there in November

 

I was only at The Cockpit a few months ago. Cracking venue but the likes of Brudenell Social Club and Belgrave Music Hall are much better for both acoustics and general quality.