The capital is set to soon have a new super-venue to cater for larger gigs and events. The renovated and remodelled o2 arena is of course the Point under a new commercial banner. Due to open this month, it can cater for 9,500 people on padded seats or 14,000 in a different configuration through the use of retractable seats which allow standing space for 8,000 patrons. The pictures that have surfaced so far are very impressive. It is sure to ease the current difficulties securing tickets to gigs in the RDS etc, which have been the locations for larger gigs while the new arena was under going the renovations. The 02 will be operated by Live Nation who now represent the pre-eminent force in world-wide concert promotion. With Live Nation set to stake a giant foot in the the ticket selling market, they will have a massive influence on the music scene in this country. I hope they do not use their dominant market position to screw loyal fans for every last cent. While we will now have a world class venue to rival any other, we will have to wait and see if the public have the opportunity to enjoy the experience without undue cost and over branding.
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