Tag: London

The O2 and Wembley enjoy bumper 2023

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2024

Two of London’s leading sports and entertainment venues – The O2 and Wembley Stadium – both had years to remember in 2023. Wembley Stadium connected by EE continued to deliver more unforgettable moments throughout 2023 – the year of its 100th anniversary. Over the past 12 months,... » Read more

London Stadium poised for major capacity rise

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2024

The Premier League club West Ham United F.C. are gearing up for an impressive leap in their matchday experience. The club, in collaboration with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), is set to elevate their residence – the London Stadium in London, England (UK) – capacity to... » Read more

O’Sullivan take over Olympia London reins

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2024

International venue operator ASM Global has appointed Andy O’Sullivan as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Olympia London in London, England (UK). ‘Access All Areas’ stated that previously Vice-President for the International Management Group’s (IMG’s) European Stadium and Arena... » Read more

Everyone Active helm London Aquatics Centre

Article posted by Coliseum, January 3^rd, 2024

More than 10 years on since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has appointed Everyone Active, the longest-established leisure contractor in the United Kingdom, as the new operator for the London Aquatics Centre at the Queen Elizabeth... » Read more

‘Lights’ issue blight London MSG Sphere plans

Article posted by Coliseum, November 23^rd, 2023

It might be good enough for Las Vegas (US), but the Sphere – a dazzling orb-shaped 90 meter-high music venue that doubles as a giant digital billboard – is unlikely to be coming to London (UK) after the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, rejected a planning application. ‘The Guardian’... » Read more

Ares $500mn capital injection to Chelsea F.C.

Article posted by Coliseum, October 3^rd, 2023

The Premier League team Chelsea F.C. (UK) has raised about $500mn in fresh investment from the global alternative investment manager Ares Management as the Premier League side’s US owners look for ways to fund expensive stadium improvements and build stakes in more football clubs. ‘FINANCIAL... » Read more

Boylan bow out as Wembley Stadium Director

Article posted by Coliseum, September 28^th, 2023

Ending a nine-year management tenure at the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London (UK), the Stadium Director Liam Boylan is vacating the role. ‘Access All Areas’ stated that the above announcement comes at the end of a Summer season that has seen the stadium, which is celebrating its 100th... » Read more