Manchester Arena Archives

AO Arena set for £50m revamp

ASM Global has unveiled a £50m (€60m/$63m) plan to transform Manchester’s AO Arena, with work set to begin this summer….

AO Arena granted updated licence by Manchester City Council

Manchester’s AO Arena has been granted a renewed licence by Manchester City Council’s Licencing Authority following initial concerns surrounding counter-terrorism…

SMG called on to revise AO Arena licence application

AO Arena operator SMG has said it is “continuing to work with all parties” to confirm the terms of a…

Manchester Arena inquiry highlights security shortcomings

A public inquiry into the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing has criticised venue operator SMG and security provider Showsec for the…

Co-op Live engages Elevate for premium hospitality marketing

Sports and entertainment consulting firm Elevate Sports Ventures has partnered with Co-op Live to support premium hospitality marketing and sales…

2020 In Review – September

September saw two major venue openings in the shape of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California….

Manchester Arena chief defends security decisions

Manchester Arena’s general manager has denied putting cost-saving ahead of audience safety at the inquest into the terrorism attack that…

Manchester Arena security guards were alerted to bomber’s presence

Concerns have been raised about security training and communications in the continuing inquiry into the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in…

SMG and Showsec provide opening statements at Manchester Arena inquiry

AO Arena operator SMG and security and stewarding contractor Showsec were among those who provided opening statements as the public…

OVG’s Manchester arena to be named Co-op Live

UK consumer co-operative Co-op has acquired naming rights to the planned new 23,500-seat arena in the English city of Manchester…

OVG’s Manchester arena plans gain council approval

Manchester City Council has today (Thursday) given the green light for a new 23,500-seat arena developed by Oak View Group,…

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