Tankus Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 IndependentThe Millennium Dome is to be renamed The O2 after the mobile phone company today joined forces with the American entertainment group that is turning the south London facility into a major events arena. The O2 deal with the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) will be worth £6 million a year, with the new-look dome in Greenwich due to open in April 2007. The dome, which enjoyed a torrid year of public opening in 2000, will be turned into a 23,000-capacity indoor arena that will host up to 150 music, entertainment and sports events in its first year. There will be special concessions for O2 users, including fast-track entry, special VIP areas and even massage areas. Work has already started on the inside of the dome and AEG is confident that the April 2007 opening date - a much later start than was originally envisaged - can be met.5 years and its been flogged ...(possibly)...... looks like the £1b is a write off , but this seems like quite a good idea ....... The lands a bit iffy for housing as it was not properly decontaminated ... as the use was designated as commercial brownfield , to keep (huh....?) the costs down ...!I hope this idea doesnt fall flat on its face ....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie2 Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Nice to see someone doing something with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Nice to see someone doing something with it!I know what I'd like to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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