Etihad Campus, Stadium and Collar Site Development Thread

[Corky]

Looks like their idea of an upgrade is to add more areas to the arena which people can't afford?

Interesting to see which arena gets the top acts going forward. The Co-op Live is clearly built more with music in mind whereas the MEN is and always will be a sports arena that hosts concerts. The difference between the MEN and all of those similar arenas in America is that these all have sports tenants(or multiple) that ensure it is used for 3 or 4 nights a week before you consider music events. The MEN hasn't had that for 20 years and will now have a direct competitor for boxing events too because of the flexibility of the Co-op.

They needed 2k fans to keep sport viable the MEN, which they didn't get in the main so that is why it stopped being there, it was never a big earner.

It will come done to who can earn the act the most money, so it won't help ticket prices. The MEN has a much better location but that is about it. The COOP going for 180 days' worth of events a year could be aiming to wipe out the MEN, however the latter downsizes for some events and may start competing more with the Apollo etc and get smaller acts if forced.

 

[jrb]

Looks like their idea of an upgrade is to add more areas to the arena which people can't afford?

Interesting to see which arena gets the top acts going forward. The Co-op Live is clearly built more with music in mind whereas the MEN is and always will be a sports arena that hosts concerts. The difference between the MEN and all of those similar arenas in America is that these all have sports tenants(or multiple) that ensure it is used for 3 or 4 nights a week before you consider music events. The MEN hasn't had that for 20 years and will now have a direct competitor for boxing events too because of the flexibility of the Co-op.

It's an interesting mix of up and coming events in September. Boxing, Tennis, comedians, groups, individual singers.

Events | AO Arena

www.ao-arena.com

 

[MCFCTrick]

They needed 2k fans to keep sport viable the MEN, which they didn't get in the main so that is why it stopped being there, it was never a big earner.

It will come done to who can earn the act the most money, so it won't help ticket prices. The MEN has a much better location but that is about it. The COOP going for 180 days' worth of events a year could be aiming to wipe out the MEN, however the latter downsizes for some events and may start competing more with the Apollo etc and get smaller acts if forced.

Can you imagine how soulless and depressing it'd be seeing an Apollo size act in a mostly closed Arena? Not to mention the sound problems it already has as a music venue.

The Arena has been advised countless times on ways to improve acoustics, but they were happy to keep taking the dosh, and not invest any back into the place. Until suddenly they get a rival. As you say it's location is all it has going for it.

 

[jrb]

It's a possibility depending on booked dates. City could host cup final screening at the Coop Live Arena similar to the CL final Mayfield Depo event. 23,500 City fans. Players awards, where the fans can come along. Etc

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

The Arena should copy what the arena in Liverpool does.

No silly queuing up for food or drinks.

No issues with the toilets either.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

The Arena should copy what the arena in Liverpool does.

No silly queuing up for food or drinks.

No issues with the toilets either.

What does the arena in Liverpool do?

 

[Dodge]

The Arena should copy what the arena in Liverpool does.

No silly queuing up for food or drinks.

No issues with the toilets either.

Apart from pesky Everton fans scribing Kopites.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

What does the arena in Liverpool do?

No issues around using the toilet/getting food and drink.

This means not missing boxing or music events :-D

 

[cptaidan88]

I just don't see how the area can cope with an event on at the co-op live on the same day/night as a game.

Given how far in advance some acts like to book their tours, combined with how short notice some fixtures are arranged - I don't think it is avoidable.

Looking forward to going to an event, but just think it will be genuine chaos from time to time.

 

[Ducado]

I just don't see how the area can cope with an event on at the co-op live on the same day/night as a game.

Given how far in advance some acts like to book their tours, combined with how short notice some fixtures are arranged - I don't think it is avoidable.

Looking forward to going to an event, but just think it will be genuine chaos from time to time.

Neither do I, the transport infrastructure really needs looking into