Manchester Evening News Arena
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The Manchester Evening News Arena or MEN Arena is a large indoor arena situated in Manchester, England. It is currently sponsored by the Manchester Evening News and has a capacity of 19,000.
It was opened in 1995 and initially known as the Nynex Arena as it was first sponsored by Nynex.
Today, it plays host to many international performing artists and shows.
The arena has been the home of three sports teams, the Manchester Storm and Manchester Phoenix ice hockey teams and the Manchester Giants basketball team. However, the arena is not currently the home of any sports teams.
Events in 2004
A selection of artists it has hosted in 2004 include
- Avril Lavigne
- Madonna
- Anastacia
- Bryan Adams
- Deep Purple
- Diana Krall
- Lee Evans
- Lionel Richie
- Ronan Keating
- Slipknot & Slayer
- Sting
- The Corrs
- Wet Wet Wet
- Will Young
- Blink 182
- The Manic Street Preachers
It has been voted as the Best Concert Venue/Arena in Europe.
External link
- Manchester Evening News Arena website (http://www.men-arena.com/)