Tag: NEC Group

NEC Group new-look commercial team

Article posted by Coliseum, January 18^th, 2023

The NEC Group Ticketing and Arenas (UK) have announced its new senior commercial team, following a strong end to Q3 for the business. ‘NEC Group’ stated that responsible for the programing of the world-class entertainment venues – the Utilita Arena Birmingham and the Resorts World Arena,... » Read more

NEC Group set sights on Coventry Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, October 21^st, 2022

A familiar name to Midlanders (a native or inhabitant of the Midlands of England) has reportedly lodged a bid to buy the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, England, UK. ‘Coventry Live’ stated that the stadium, which is home to both the Gallagher Premiership rugby side Wasps RFC and... » Read more

Pink slips for COVID-bruised NEC Group staff

Article posted by Coliseum, October 27^th, 2020

UK’s NEC Group has outlined plans to give the pink slips to more than half its permanent employees due to the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations. NEC Group is the UK’s leading live events business operating in exhibitions, conferences, music, sports, family... » Read more

Resorts World Arena set to wear smart look

Article posted by Coliseum, June 9^th, 2020

The local authorities have given its thumbs-up to plans to modify the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham into the UK’s biggest indoor venue. The arena, which forms part of the National Exhibition Centre and is owned by the NEC Group, has a present capacity of 15,600 but the redevelopment will see... » Read more

Ambitious plan unlocked to upgrade NEC arena

Article posted by Coliseum, March 20^th, 2020

A multi-million pound plan has been unveiled to increase the capacity of Solihull’s Resorts World Arena in England by around 6,000 in run-up to Birmingham hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022. The extension will see up to £45 million ploughed into the construction. The Resorts World Arena is a... » Read more

Majestic indoor arena planned in Edinburgh

Article posted by Coliseum, December 12^th, 2019

An £40m indoor arena has been planned for Scotland’s capital – Edinburgh – which will be able to pack in 8,000 supporters. The UK-based entertainment, leisure and sports venue consultancy – Lothian Leisure Development – has collaborated with Birmingham-based NEC Group – to deliver the... » Read more