Leeds remains an essential stop-off for touring acts both upcoming and established and is known for its feverish crowds and terrific venues.
1. Leeds venues
There's no shortage of choice when looking for somewhere to watch live music in Leeds Photo: National World
2. Brudenell Social Club
Where else could we start? The Brudenell Social Club has become legendary on the local music scene and has been the recipient of many an award, with it being crowned the Grassroots Music Venue of the Year most recently. It was the most selected venue by our readers, with Photo: Steve Riding
3. The Wardrobe
The Wardrobe on St Peter's Square, which hosts live music, comedy sets and club nights, was another favourite among our readers, with Louise Pearson saying it is "awesome". Photo: anthony longstaff
4. First Direct Arena
The First Direct Arena, which has attracted the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Prince and Elton John since it opened 10 years ago, split opinion among the readership, with a couple saying it was "shocking" and plenty of others praising it. One of those was Neil Chapman, who found it was "way ahead of lots of arenas". Photo: Simon Hulme
5. Stylus
The Stylus that forms part of Leeds University Union is another venue that has attracted many big names over the years and has created many a memory for our readership Photo: anthony longstaff
6. Leeds Irish Centre
Since opening as the first purpose built Irish centre in the country in 1970, Leeds Irish Centre has become a staple for many in the community but it is for its eclectic range of gigs that it has become known to many. Many famous faces have performed at the centre, with Paul Sutton reminiscing about "Oasis in their embryonic stages and the brilliant Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel and many more". Photo: National World