About First Direct Bank Arena
The First Direct Arena in Leeds stands as one of the UK’s premier live event venues, renowned for hosting top-tier concerts, sporting events, and large-scale conferences. With a seating capacity of over 13,000, it offers a versatile and dynamic space that demands exceptional AV and production standards. AYRE Events is proud to deliver expert audio-visual solutions, staging, lighting, and technical support to ensure every event at the First Direct Arena runs flawlessly and leaves a lasting impression.
We offer a full range of AV and event production services at First Direct Bank Arena, including sound system hire, professional lighting rigs, staging solutions, video production, and on-site technical support – ensuring every event runs smoothly and impresses audiences.
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Photo-realistic visuals
The First Direct Bank Arena offers a dynamic and spacious venue -but visualizing your event layout can be challenging. That’s why we provide fully photo-realistic 3D visuals for every event, letting you preview the setup before any equipment arrives. Make adjustments with confidence and perfect every detail to ensure your event looks exactly as you envision.
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Equipment rental
Looking to hire a screen or sound system for your stand at the First Direct Arena? We provide hassle-free AV equipment rental for exhibitors, including LED screens, TVs, speakers, and laptops — all delivered and professionally set up on-site. Ideal for trade shows, product demonstrations, and branded displays within the venue.
Equipment rental
Planning a conference or awards night at the First Direct Arena? We provide full event production services tailored to the venue – including staging, lighting, sound, visuals, and dedicated on-site technical support. Whether you’re hosting a high-profile gala or a multi-day convention, we manage the technical details so you can focus on delivering an unforgettable experience.