Tag: OAK View Group

Iain Campbell new innings as OVG top honcho

Article posted by Coliseum, March 25^th, 2024

Iain Campbell has started a new role as the Executive Vice-President in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the Oak View Group (OVG). Campbell joins the OVG from the leading venue management company ASM Global, where he served as a Group Director of Venue Operation Services and as the... » Read more

Co-op Live premium offerings snapped up

Article posted by Coliseum, March 20^th, 2024

Premium offerings at the stunning new Co-op Live arena in Manchester are selling out fast, according to the venue. With just over a month to go until the arena opens its doors to up to 23,500 fans per show, premium clients continue to be attracted to the UK’s newest and largest live entertainment... » Read more

OVG eyes London for new ‘great’ arena

Article posted by Coliseum, March 4^th, 2024

Oak View Group (OVG) has identified London as a city it is targeting for development of “the greatest arena in the world.” IQ Mag said Tim Leiweke told delegates at the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) that the venue developer has its eyes on England’s capital city for a possible... » Read more

New arena breaks ground in Nigeria

Article posted by Coliseum, February 28^th, 2024

A ground-breaking ceremony has been held for Africa’s first purpose-built arena which is set to open in Lagos, Nigeria, at the end of 2025. IQ-mag said the $100 million arena will have capacity for 12,000 and is projected to host events including concerts, family entertainment, basketball games,... » Read more

Co-op Live April opening with Peter Kay act

Article posted by Coliseum, February 26^th, 2024

The Oak View Group’s (OVG’s) Co-op Live, the United Kingdom’s largest live entertainment arena, has announced that comedian Peter Kay will open the Manchester venue in April. ‘Access All Areas’ stated that Kay, who is from Greater Manchester, will perform at the 23,500-seat arena on April... » Read more

Oak View Group vital tech, hospitality hires

Article posted by Coliseum, February 22^nd, 2024

The Oak View Group (OVG) (US) has announced the appointments of Katee LaPoff as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Josh Pell as President of Premium Experiences and Global Strategy. ‘SVG NEWS’ stated that in her new role, LaPoff will continue to report to Steve Collins, President, Global... » Read more

Birmingham City FC team up with OVG

Article posted by Coliseum, January 17^th, 2024

Birmingham City Football Club has agreed a multi-year partnership with Oak View Group (OVG) as it looks to maximise the commercial value of St. Andrew’s Stadium and the club’s training grounds. Leading global sports and entertainment company OVG will work with the Club to develop a long-term... » Read more