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London Sphere last gasp at ‘political’ altar

The Sphere in London is dead

The US company behind a proposed huge Las Vegas-style Sphere entertainment venue in East London (UK) has withdrawn its plans. ‘The Guardian’ stated that the Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSG) said it could not continue to participate in a process that was “merely a political football... » Read more


South Korea K-culture entertainment district

Hanam in South Korea to develop a new entertainment district

The Hanam City (South Korea) Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae announced recently at a ceremony held at the Hanam City Hall that he has struck a win-win cooperation business agreement with Seoul’s Gangdong-gu District Mayor Lee Soo-hee for the “creation of K-Star World, including a K-POP concert hall, and... » Read more


Villa Park expansion plans on hold

Aston Villa stadium update January 2024

Aston Villa have put plans to redevelop Villa Park on hold, despite being granted planning permission to redevelop the historic stadium. Villa last year unveiled the vision to expand the ground’s capacity by adding an additional 10,000 seats to the 42,640-seat stadium. The proposals had... » Read more


Pavel Tykač takes helm at Slavia Prague

Pavel Tykač to take over Slavia Prague

Chinese investment group CITIC Europe Holdings have sold Slavia Prague and the club’s Fortuna Arena stadium to Czech investor, entrepreneur and lifelong Slavist Pavlo Tykač. Slavia Prague play in the Czech First League, the top division in Czech Republic football. Their home stadium is the... » Read more


South Korea YOG fan engagement in Metaverse

IOC launches first virtual world

Fans around the world are now able to engage, for the first time ever, with the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) like never before through a Metaverse. ‘IOC’ stated that the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Gangwon 2024 Organising Committee (YOGOC) and the Gangwon-do Province (South... » Read more


Funding deal for Memphis stadium revamp

Ownership of Univ of Memphis stadium transferred

Memphis City Council (US) has given the green light to a deal which allocates $120 million to the University of Memphis for renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Commercial Appeal said the deal also hands over ownership of the stadium, home of the Memphis Tiger football program, to the... » Read more


Contingency plans for Paris 2024 opening

Backup plan for Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have revealed contingency plans are in place for the opening ceremony to be moved from the River Seine in case of a major security alert. Reuters said that French President Emmanuel Macron revealed the event could be moved when asked if... » Read more


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