{"id":19293,"date":"2026-08-07T00:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T22:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/07\/leeds-venue-testbed-unveils-major-renovations-for-september-relaunch\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T00:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T22:35:54","slug":"testbed-leeds-set-for-massive-relaunch-following-major-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/07\/testbed-leeds-set-for-massive-relaunch-following-major-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"TESTBED Leeds Set for Massive Relaunch Following Major Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"

# Leeds\u2019 TESTBED Venue Set for Massive September Relaunch Following Major Expansion<\/p>\n

The industrial landscape of Leeds is set for a significant shift this September as the Butterley Street venue, TESTBED<\/a>, prepares to unveil a comprehensive transformation. Since its inception in 2021, the warehouse space has served as a cornerstone for the city\u2019s creative events, but the upcoming relaunch marks a transition into a much larger, more technologically advanced powerhouse.<\/p>\n

## Scaling Up: A New Era for Leeds Nightlife
\nThe most striking change to the venue is its physical footprint. By more than doubling its operational area-growing from a 10,000 sq ft footprint to an expansive 23,000 sq ft-the venue is positioning itself to accommodate larger crowds, with a new total capacity of 2,500. <\/p>\n

This ambitious project is the result of a strategic partnership between TESTBED founders Laura Wellington and James Abbott-Donnelly and the industry heavyweights at AMAAD. The collaboration brings together the expertise behind high-profile projects such as London\u2019s Junction 2 Festival, the LWE events brand, and the Ironworks venue, ensuring that the relaunch meets the highest standards of modern event production.<\/p>\n

Read this next: New venue Quarters to launch within former home of Brighton’s The Zap nightclub<\/a><\/p>\n

## Cutting-Edge Audio and Visual Integration
\nBeyond the structural expansion, the venue has undergone a complete technical overhaul designed to heighten sensory immersion. The centerpiece of the audio upgrade is the installation of a custom L-Acoustics L2 sound system. This addition is particularly notable, as it establishes TESTBED as the exclusive venue in Leeds to host this specific high-fidelity audio technology, which is currently setting the benchmark for clarity and power in global touring and festival circuits.<\/p>\n

The visual experience has received equal attention. The venue has integrated a sophisticated Chauvet lighting rig, featuring high-intensity strobes, alongside dynamic LED ceiling arrays and a massive video wall. These elements are designed to work in tandem, creating a cohesive, high-energy atmosphere that responds to the nuances of live performances.<\/p>\n

## Redefining the Crowd Experience
\nThe interior layout has been reimagined to prioritize audience engagement. The main room now boasts a bespoke stage configuration engineered to facilitate a 360-degree perspective, allowing for a more intimate connection between performers and the crowd. <\/p>\n

Furthermore, the addition of a 5,000 sq ft mezzanine level provides a new vantage point for attendees, effectively adding depth to the venue\u2019s architecture. Looking ahead, the management team has also confirmed that development is already underway for a secondary room, signaling that this September relaunch is merely the first phase of a long-term vision for the site.<\/p>\n

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Leeds’ TESTBED has shared details of major renovations to the multi-purpose venue as it prepares to relaunch in September.\u00a0 Located on Butterley Street, Leeds, TESTBED launched as a warehouse events space in 2021 and will now reopen with a string of structural improvements, including an expansion of its space from 10,000 sq ft to 23,000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":19294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[36],"class_list":["post-19293","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-djzone","tag-mixtv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19293","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19293"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19293\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19293"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19293"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19293"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}