Watch: The Cure frontman Robert Smith receives deafening ovation after stunning set at Leeds First Direct Arena
and live on Freeview channel 276
Footage that you can view above shows the 13,000-strong crowd clapping, shouting and whistling for an extended period for the iconic goth band after they finished their 27-song set on Tuesday evening.
Lead singer Smith takes in the adulation after his bandmates have left, thanking the crowd for attending.
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Hide AdThe show was the group’s first in Leeds for 10 years and saw them delve deep into their back catalogue before finishing with classics including Friday I’m In Love, Just Like Heaven and Boys Don’t Cry.
The Yorkshire Evening Post was able to enjoy the show from The Mixer – a newly opened 40-capacity exclusive area that can be booked out by groups to mingle and enjoy performances with all-inclusive drinks and dishes of food.
Read our full review of the show by clicking here.