CBS Arena welcomes over 966,000 visitors in 2022

Despite a difficult year, Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena welcomed more than 966,000 visitors in 2022. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group secured ownership of CBS Arena in November, after the previous operating companies – Arena Coventry Limited (ACL), Arena Coventry (2006) Limited and IEC Experience Limited – confirmed that they had applied to be placed into …

Connect Festival has curfew extension refused

Connect Festival organisers have been refused permission for acts to play later, after this year’s edition in Edinburgh (pictured) garnered more noise complaints than any other event.  The festival is presented by DF Concerts and is set to take place August 25 – 27 next year, in the grounds of the Royal Highland Centre.  City …

Research demonstrates economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford major events

Research from not-for-profit agency Marketing Manchester has revealed that the estimated impact of Emirates Old Trafford’s major events in 2022 equates to a £27m ($32m/€31m) boost to the local economy. Marketing Manchester’s aim is to promote Greater Manchester in the UK and on the international stage. The agency has worked with Emirates Old Trafford to …