Two of the leaders in the arena/live-events/venue worlds are joining forces, as Spectra and Oak View Group announced a definitive agreement to merge operations before the end of the year. (more…)
Archive | In the Arena
Rock and roll returns to Madison Square Garden
After an absence of 460 days, rock and roll in the form of the Foo Fighters returned in full force to Madison Square Garden with the first 100 percent capacity concert in a New York arena since March 2020. (more…)
Live from the Beacon: Trey Anastasio
Here’s one way to utilize a closed theater: Trey Anastasio and MSG Entertainment announced The Beacon Jams, an eight-week virtual residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre to be streamed for free exclusively on Twitch. (more…)
Coralville’s Xtream Arena opens
Xtream Arena, the Coralville arena that will host an ECHL team and some University of Iowa sports, has opened for business–mostly. (more…)
$20M Harris Blitzer social equality pledge unveiled
With a total pledge of $20 million, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) is unveiling a company-wide action plan to fight systemic racism and champion equality, centered on the cities hosting its flagship sports and entertainment properties, including the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). (more…)
MSG Sphere at The Venetian Reaches Latest Construction Milestone
MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas continues to take shape, as the upcoming venue reached a new construction milestone this week. (more…)
Live Nation and AEG Suspend Concert Tours Through at Least March
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, promoters Live Nation and AEG are suspending all concert tours through at least the end of March. (more…)
Concert Venue on Tap at Civic Arena Site
Upcoming redevelopment of the Civic Arena site will include a concert venue, planned as part of a partnership between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Live Nation. (more…)
Oak View Group Pitching New Manchester Arena
Oak View Group is proposing a new Manchester arena that would be the largest of its kind in the U.K., adding a venue to what project backers view as a burgeoning market. (more…)
Plant-Based Offerings on the Rise at Arenas
With the nation’s taste palate trending toward more plant-based offerings, arena operators and concessionaires are responding by upping their games with new vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian menu items. (more…)
KultureCity Partnerships Promote Sensory Inclusiveness in Sports
An NBA game can be an overwhelming experience, but several NBA teams and arena operators have turned to KultureCity for help in accommodating those with sensory needs, promoting environments that allow them to enjoy the sports and events they love. (more…)
New San Diego Sockers Arena Pitched for Oceanside
Indoor soccer’s San Diego Sockers (MASL) are pitching the construction of a new arena in Oceanside, with plans for the venue to host matches and other events. (more…)
