Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
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| Former names | Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre (1993–2000) Cardiff International Arena (2000–2011) |
| Location | Motorpoint Arena Cardiff Mary Ann Street Cardiff CF10 2EQ Wales |
| Opened | 10 September 1993 |
| Owner | Live Nation UK |
| Operator | Live Nation UK |
| Capacity | 5,000 (Seating) 7,500 (Standing) |
| Website | livenation.co.uk/cardiff |
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff (formerly known as Cardiff International Arena) is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena, located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales and was opened on 10 September 1993, by Shirley Bassey, in front of 5,500 fans.[1] It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility.
The arena contains a number of function areas, the largest being the Main Arena. Motorpoint Arena Cardiff has hosted many national and international events, such as concerts, sports and comedy performances.
The arena has hosted many concerts and music events including:
Avril Lavigne's The Best Damn World Tour - 31 May 2008
Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour - 3 March 2010
Madness' Charge of The Mad Brigade Tour - 30 November 2012
Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour - 7 November 2012
Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour - 1 April 2011 and 19 October 2011
Jessie J's Heartbeat Tour - 29 October 2011
Lionel Richie Tuskegee Tour - 14 November 2012
One Direction Take Me Home Tour (One Direction) - 26, 27 February 2013
Paloma Faith Fall To Grace Tour - 9 February 2013
Kelly Clarkson All I Ever Wanted Tour - 17 February 2010
History, facilities and management [edit]
The Cardiff International Arena was opened on 10 September 1993, by Shirley Bassey, in front of 5,500 fans.[1] On 1 March 2011, the Cardiff International Arena was officially renamed Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, after the car sales company with a branch in Newport bought the naming rights to the Cardiff International Arena for five years in what was called a "a seven-figure investment".[2]
The Main Arena offers 4,500 square metres of exhibition space, and is very versatile, for the number of different events that take place at the Arena. Full capacity can reach 7,500, in a standing layout and 5,000, for a fully seated event.
There are over thirty additional areas, including a conference suite (groups of up to 460) and 4 executive boardrooms.[citation needed]
The arena is owned by the US media giant Live Nation UK.
- Security: Showsec
- Catering: In House
- Stewarding: In House/ Showsec
- Medical: FAST Ambulance Ltd
- Merchandise: CMI Continental Merchandisers
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