Exciting times ahead for city retail sector

MUSIC legend Sir Elton John is due to open Leeds Arena with a concert on September 4.

Leeds-based indie group Kaiser Chiefs will then play at the venue on September 13. Comic Micky Flanagan is appearing on September 27 while performance art group Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria show will be running from October 23 to 27.

Boy band JLS are set to hit the stage on December 20 and comedy favourite Miranda Hart will appear at the venue on March 22, 2014. The concert will be part of her first stand-up tour since she sprang to fame in 2009.