Visited AFAS arena for the first time, to see the fabulous Keane on their K20 tour. Sound was amazing, staff all very friendly and the scheme with tokens to stop people dumping empty drinks containers a master stroke! Already hoping to come back again and see some more live music. Only niggle was the exiting was very chaotic and not organised at all!

I was here for Pulp concert and wow what a great arena to see them. Security were great, I was in early so was near front but the sound and set up were outstanding. When entering I got served straight away. I wouldn’t hesitate to return here if there was someone I wanted to see. Spot on

Newcastle is a place that has always been very close to my heart. My first English friend was from Newcastle and she had given me a very positive impression about the place and its culture. Straightforward and quiet direct people but in the meanwhile very loving, compassionate and supportive in many ways as true friends who equally value directness, honesty and mostly a good sense of humor. I was happy to recently discover that the Pet Shop Boys, a band I grew up with as a teenager and continue to be a big fan of, is originally from Newcastle. The Pet Shop Boys always represented for me a 'progressive band' in terms of their music and songs, and this same impression continues up until today regardless of how things have changed, equally progressed and developed in the Pop music arena. Watching the Pet Shop Boys live for the first time at the AFAS Live concert hall in Amsterdam was definitely an experience that I will always remember. A functional and modern hall that can accommodate a large number of people with a smaller hall also available for after parties. Good acoustics and a cool and pleasant atmosphere. The always progressive, relevant, yet essentially intellectual songs of this very English and international band were able to spread very positive vibes throughout the concert. The audience enjoyed every moment of the concert in response to the impressive performance and show that the Pet Shop Boys delivered and further reflected and communicated their genuine talent and the 'quiet power' they possess and have personified over the years. Highly recommended for the loyal fans of the good, classic, and timeless!

Went to watch the darts which were very good however the bar staff were refusing to give out tap water which personally I think is absolutely disgusting because in a venue where so much alcohol is promoted and consumed it should be available! Wasn’t also overly impressed about the lady touching the inside of my waistband while’s completing security checks. It would also help if the staff had a rough idea of were table number are this would avoid confusion and conflict between views I had several people shout at me because they thought I was in their seats when I wasn’t.