Tag: AO Arena

First Direct Arena connectivity smooth sail

Article posted by Coliseum, February 10^th, 2025

Lauren Tones always wears a smile on her face. A person with a very jovial nature she is the UK Partnerships Director at the leading venue management company ASM Global.Full presentation available exclusively for Coliseum members LOGIN ... » Read more

AO Arena frictionless bar raise the ‘bar’

Article posted by Coliseum, January 28^th, 2025

The AO Arena in Manchester, England (UK) has launched its first-ever frictionless bar which is completely self-service and includes a contactless payment system. ‘Retail Systems’ stated that Natasha Skelton, Senior Sales Manager at the 21,000-capacity indoor arena announced the launch recently... » Read more

Gemma Vaughan steps up at AO Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, September 24^th, 2024

ASM Global has promoted Gemma Vaughan to acting general manager of AO Arena in Manchester, UK. IQ Magazine said Vaughan, who takes on the role with immediate effect, joined ASM Global in 2023 as sales and marketing director at AO Arena. The 23,000 capacity Manchester Arena (currently known as the... » Read more

Co-op Live face tech music; acts move to AO

Article posted by Coliseum, May 7^th, 2024

The English pop group ‘Take That’ have become the latest act to move shows from the troubled Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England (UK) amid a series of “technical issues”. ‘BBC’ stated that the rival venue the AO Arena in Manchester confirmed it would now host the band’s five dates... » Read more

À la mode AO Arena capacity increase

Article posted by Coliseum, February 13^th, 2024

The AO Arena in Manchester, England (UK) announced that through its redevelopment, its total capacity will increase to 23,000, including a 100 percent increase in the standing floor capacity, to 6,200. ‘tpimagazine.com’ stated that this is supported by a brand-new lower concourse designed to... » Read more

AO Arena ‘electrifying’ AO partnership

Article posted by Coliseum, February 5^th, 2024

Manchester’s (UK) AO Arena has completed its £50 million (€59m) redevelopment and has announced an extension of its naming rights partnership. ‘IQ’ stated that the ASM Global-operated UK venue, which opened in 1995, has been supported by the electrical retailer AO since 2020 on an initial... » Read more

AO Arena unveils mesmerizing suite ‘The Mezz’

Article posted by Coliseum, May 15^th, 2023

Manchester’s (UK) AO Arena has unveiled how its new VIP mezzanine level will look ahead of its formal launch. The new luxury suite, ‘The Mezz’, is now available to book for shows in 2024. ‘Manchester Evening News’ stated that the new development is part of the multimillion pound expansion... » Read more