Rival scheme could threaten hopes for Bristol concert arena
BRISTOL’S hopes of building an large-scale concert arena could be harmed by plans for a rival venue in the region.
Support for the idea of building an arena with up to 10,000 seats has been rising in the city. All of the mayoral candidates who were asked about the issue by The Post in September, both party representatives and independents, said they were in favour.
But no definite plans have been drawn up and now Bristol faces being beaten to the punch by Swindon. The new owners of the Wiltshire town’s Oasis leisure centre has unveiled plans for a 7,500-seat indoor venue at the site, which would become the biggest of its kind in the south of England, outside London.
Morai Capital Investments took over the centre, which inspired the name of Manchester rock stars Oasis, earlier this year. Successful gigs by artists including singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran in its sports hall have persuaded the firm to increase the size of the planned permanent venue from 5,000 to 7,500 seats.
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Comments
by Tim_M
Sunday, November 11 2012, 3:33PM
“If anything, it underscores that an arena of the size planned (10,000-12,000 IIRC) should be more than viable in Bristol, seeing that it not only has more than three times the population within half an hours drive, but is also better connected by rail and a centre of employment for people living as far away as Newport or Cardiff.”
by Lone_Ranger
Saturday, November 10 2012, 7:53PM
“How on earth would a currently non-existent venue roughly 40 miles away along the M4(E) have any greater or lesser effect on a currently non-existent Bristol venue than more than one existing venues roughly 40 miles away along the M4(W)?”
by ChazzaB
Saturday, November 10 2012, 6:50PM
“Bristol City fans backing George?
Think he'll get you off the bottom of the league?”
by harryreg_uk
Saturday, November 10 2012, 6:18PM
“oh no, the Arean they're gonna squander £1000s talking about then scrap has competition!”
by Brizz_Tony
Saturday, November 10 2012, 5:53PM
“Romanovich,
In simple terms: Bristol City Council.”
by Bristolexpat
Saturday, November 10 2012, 4:31PM
“The Bristol arena is only pie in the sky.
You can't harm the chances of something that will not exist.”
by DockLobster
Saturday, November 10 2012, 1:08PM
“Swindon is 45 miles away, so is Cardiff, why should this impact on building an arena in Bristol?”
by Romanovich
Saturday, November 10 2012, 10:07AM
“Well at least we can still give Trumpton a run for their money.
Can someone please explain in simple terms why an arena has not been built and the reason for this inertia.
I bet all parties would say they were in favour but stopped by the others.
This to me highlights why we need an independent mayor, someone who can sort out this cross party infighting and actually make things happen.”