Tag: UK

AEG Presents in saddle of Wolverhampton halls

Article posted by Coliseum, March 25^th, 2021

Following a multi-million-pound rehabilitation program that saw the venue closed for seven years, Wolverhampton Council-owned Wolverhampton Civic Halls (UK) will reopen doors next year with AEG Presents running the show. ‘Access All Areas’ stated that the Wolverhampton Civic Halls, which... » Read more

‘Cityzen’s’ ‘Token’ of love for fans

Article posted by Coliseum, March 25^th, 2021

English Premier League leaders, Manchester City (UK), has collaborated with Socios.com to launch the Manchester City $CITY Fan Token. ‘Manchester City’ stated that Socios.com is a fan engagement and rewards mobile app built on the Chiliz blockchain. Manchester City fans around the globe will be... » Read more

Eagles to ‘speed’ through Vertu Motors Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, March 22^nd, 2021

In a five-year deal struck, Vertu Motors plc, the Gateshead (UK)-based motor retail group, has acquired the naming rights to the Eagles Community Arena in Newcastle. ‘Vertu Motors plc’ stated that the purpose-built community, events and sports arena in England, which is home to the Newcastle... » Read more

UK Govt cash infusion for spectator sports

Article posted by Coliseum, March 19^th, 2021

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed in his budget speech recently that major spectator sports in England will be provided with £300m (€347m/$419m) in funding as clubs and governing bodies prepare to reopen stadia. Gov.UK quoted Sunak as stating, “We’re making available £700 million to... » Read more

The FA pitch for a level playing field

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2021

The Football Association (FA) (UK) recently launched a central careers platform to create greater transparency of roles available to individuals across English football, and to support organizations and clubs to reach a larger and more diverse audience of candidates. ‘The FA’ stated, “Any... » Read more

O2 Arena swear by clean electricity

Article posted by Coliseum, March 17^th, 2021

The O2 Arena (UK) will soon use a new breed of “vertical wind turbine” to generate its own clean electricity following a deal with a startup firm that claims its turbines will generate power even when the wind is not blowing. ‘The Guardian’ reported that the London landmark – once... » Read more

‘Seagulls’ nest Amex capacity to go up

Article posted by Coliseum, March 15^th, 2021

Premier League team Brighton & Hove Albion (UK) fans will benefit from an expanded capacity at the American Express Community Stadium after the club received the thumbs-up from Brighton & Hove City Council for uplift to a total capacity of 32,500. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club,... » Read more