AEG slams MSG Sphere planning application and requests its withdrawal 6th November 2020 Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), owner and operator of The O2 in North Greenwich, has written to the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) requesting that the application for the MSG Sphere is...
Gateshead Quays: Further details and imagery revealed 29th June 2020 New details have been revealed about the international conference and exhibition centre due to open in winter 2023 on Gateshead Quays. New imagery shows that the UK’s newest international conference and...
NHS Nightingale officially opens at ExCeL London 3rd April 2020 The first NHS Nightingale hospital, at ExCeL London, was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles earlier today (April 3). The new hospital, established in under a fortnight, will be available as soon as...
Bath and West’s Debbie Howarth talks lockdown, a venue’s perspective 3rd April 2020 Debbie Howarth, head of commercial enterprise at Royal Bath and West of England Society, and Bath and West Showground, talks candidly about the impact of coronavirus on the venue Who would have thought...
Bloomsbury Ballroom revitalised by new management 31st January 2020 The Bloomsbury Ballroom, a 1920’s Art Deco auditorium, is refreshing its event offer by hiring two new hospitality managers, who plan to diversify the range of hire options within the space. Now...
Lincolnshire Showground reveals plans for EXO Centre 20th January 2020 Lincolnshire Showground has announced an investment of more than £800,000 in the renovation of its Exhibition Hall – now known as the EXO Centre – to create an events facility for all. The investment...
ExCeL celebrates 20th year with more than 20 new shows 14th January 2020 Twenty-four relocated or new shows are coming to ExCeL London for the first-time this year, meaning 2020 is going to be the venue’s best year on record for exhibitions. The arrival of these shows...
ICC Birmingham completes latest development phase 11th December 2019 ICC Birmingham is pleased to present the latest phase of its multi-million-pound venue refurbishment programme, with a key focus on the venue’s smaller hall offering. Halls 6 and 7 – with maximum...
Battersea Power Station appoints Camm and Hooper 22nd October 2019 Battersea Power Station (BPS) has selected events company Camm and Hooper as its partner for the event spaces being created inside the Grade II listed Power Station, which is due to open to the public in...
AEG Facilities and SMG merge to create ASM Global 2nd October 2019 AEG Facilities and SMG, both multiple venue operators, have merged to create a standalone facilities management and venue services company called ASM Global. ASM Global now operates a portfolio of arenas,...