RØRY

As RØRY turns 40, she’s not just celebrating a milestone she once thought she'd never reach—she’s at the height of her creative powers. Recently crowned“Best UKBreakthrough Artist”at the Heavy Music Awards, she’s shattering every industry expectation and proving it’s never too late.Since the release...

As RØRY turns 40, she’s not just celebrating a milestone she once thought she'd never reach—she’s at the height of her creative powers. Recently crowned“Best UKBreakthrough Artist”at the Heavy Music Awards, she’s shattering every industry expectation and proving it’s never too late.Since the release of her debut EP GOOD DIE YOUNG in 2022, RØRY has amassed over30 million streams, built a fan base of over 1 million, and sold out two UK tours. 

Backed by heavyweights like Kerrang!, Rock Sound, and BBC Radio 1, she’s proving that authenticity and raw storytelling resonate on a massive scale.As the leader of the #37club, RØRY is determined to make recovery as iconic as the tragic #27club. She writes for those who’ve been told they’re too old, too broken, or too late to chase their dreams. Her explosive sets at Download and Slam Dunk 2024 left tents overflowing with fans hungry for more.Now gearing up for her biggest UK tour to date, RØRY is set to take the stage at iconic venues, including London’s Kentish Town Forum, to celebrate her highly anticipated debut album RESTORATION, due for release in early 2025. With her fearless energy and deeply personal lyrics, this tour promises to be a defining moment for both her and her fans, cementing her place as an icon in the alternative music scene.

Venue Info

Bringing everyone together through legendary nights in Leeds since 1967: it’s what we do.

Leeds Union Events is your official box office for gigs, club nights and festivals happening in the middle of campus at Leeds University Union.

Our stages have hosted some of the most unforgettable bands and singers across the decades, including Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, The Clash, The Killers and Queens of the Stone Age. We continue to bring legendary nights to Leeds with the latest artists, and up-and-coming performers.

Our venues continue to be award-winning. We’ve got 100% in Best Bar None and the Refectory is marked with a blue plaque as a legendary gig venue. Not bad for a not-for-profit where all the money we make goes straight back into making sure our students love their time at Leeds!

Whether you’re a student, live in Leeds or further away, you’re welcome to join us in coming together over our love of great music and unforgettable experiences.

Access Information

The Union building – although challenging, is accessible with lift access across all floors of the venue and accessible gender-neutral WC’s available in each venue.

The Union building is set-out on six levels but there is either ramped or lift access to every level with the distance from the main entrance to the furthest part of the venues approximately 200 metres.

We have drop-down bars in all of our venues. 

Getting Here

Parking:

Parking is very limited close to the Union building and is on-street only, however, provision is available close to the Union entrance – between 10 and 40 metres, for up to six blue-badge holders.

Please note – additional Blue Badge parking is available on Campus – around 500 metres away, within the Leeds University Multi-storey car park should the spaces by the Union be unavailable. Additional spaces are also provided off-Campus at the Woodhouse Lane Multi-storey. All parking options are listed here.

Other Transport:

Walking: The University campus is approximately one mile from Leeds city station. Download the University walking and cycling map of the surrounding area.

By train, bike or bus: Leeds station connects us with all major UK cities and has a fast and efficient London service. For train information and timetables visit the National Rail Enquiries website. There are a number of excellent bus services in Leeds. Visit the West Yorkshire Metro website and First Leeds for timetables and general information. There is also a city bus which stops at the bus and train stations and the southern end of campus (near the back of Leeds General Infirmary A&E) every 10 minutes from 06:30 – 19:30 Monday to Saturday.

Visit the National Express website for details.

Customers With Medical Needs:

We welcome attendees who need to bring medicines, food or drink to manage medical conditions, or medical equipment. Please contact our access team if you have any concerns.

Assistance Dogs: We are proactive on the use of assistance dogs and can provide water and other facilities should you require them.

Strobe Lighting: The venues do include strobe lighting and other ‘flash-based’ effects as standard. In addition, as many of our events include aspects of ‘toured production’ – which are outside of the venue’s control, we urge you to contact us for more information on an event-specific basis at the earliest opportunity.

Toilets:

We have an access toilet on almost every floor of the building.

All of our toilets are accessible by lifts, which means whichever venue you’re in, you’re never far from your nearest accessible toilet.

Baby Changing Facilities: Our accessible toilets are equipped with baby changing facilities. We also have a dedicated changing place.

Booking Access Facilities:

Please email us at access@leedsunionevents.com to arrange booking any access facilities.

Accessible Ticketing: Every accessible customer is entitled to one free companion ticket with their purchased ticket. Please email us at access@leedsunionevents.com to arrange. 

Accessible Viewing Platform: All of our venues have a designated accessible viewing area.

Please note: there is limited space in this area, and it is reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Wheelchairs: We have space for 4 wheelchairs per event in our venues. Please note: there is limited space in this area, and it is reserved on a first come, first served basis. Please email us at access@leedsunionevents.com to arrange a space.

Priority Entry: This will allow you access 15 minutes early entry prior to doors, so you can find a suitable position that is comfortable for you. We also provide this for all seated and wheelchair spaces. 

Seated Spaces: We can provide seated spaces for anyone who needs them. These are booked on a first come, first-serve basis so sometimes they are not always available. Please let us know in good time if you require a seated space and we will confirm this with you. Please note that any companions will not automatically be provided a seated ticket, as these are of limited availability, we always reserve these for those with accessibility needs. Companions are however welcome to stand in the seated area.