COMMENT: Arena is at last in touching distance
After today's news that Bristol could get its long-awaited arena by 2016, here Post editor Mike Norton says it's about time - and the arena could really put Bristol on the map.
WE have been talking about a Bristol arena for more than a decade. And now, at last, it is within touching distance. Make no mistake the proposed arena for Temple Meads will not only put Bristol on the map it will put us ahead of the vast majority.
For too long we have been a cultural backwater with many of the big name acts and groups passing us by and performing in venues at city's smaller than ours because there is no where in Bristol which can host their concerts.
People living here have had no choice other than to travel to Cardiff, Birmingham or London to see their favourite performers.
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But come 2016 we will be able to stage the biggest shows in the country.
And audiences will be able to see a concert and travel home in a matter of minutes afterwards especially if we can develop our local rail network.
For those travelling further afield they will face only a short walk to Temple Meads station.
From a public transport point of view the former Bath Road diesel depot is a perfect site for the arena.
And on top of that it will begin the regeneration of an area which has stood embarrassingly neglected and derelict for many years.
Comments
by Samtron2000
Thursday, October 04 2012, 12:54PM
“" Make no mistake the proposed arena for Temple Meads will not only put Bristol on the map it will put us ahead of the vast majority."
Erm no. The vast majority already have arenas and have so for many years!!”
by bril_lil
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 2:33PM
“Arenas are not just for music events, but ice skating shows, caravan/motorhome, boat/yacht, car, crafts, wedding exhibitions, sports events and more. Birmingham hosts over 160 events a year. Bristol is never used for political conferences (maybe a good thing) or any other major events that would bring people from all over the country to the City. I think it was ex-boxer Jane Couch that said we don't have any venues large enough for a major boxing match; same could be said about snooker or tennis event. Because of the lack of facilities, the City just doesn't get a look in.”
by A_Mushroom
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 1:25PM
“Look at Manchester with its MEN (Manchester Evening News) Arena. I wonder who sponsored that? Hint, hint.”
by ben_s_2010
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 9:53AM
“Hahahaha - full reverse ferret from the Post then!
(Wiki: Reverse ferret is a phrase used predominantly within the British media to describe a sudden volte-face in an organisation's editorial line on a certain issue. Generally, this will involve no acknowledgement of the previous position.)”
by PJB_1972
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 9:08AM
“Deja vu!”