Evening News Arena

Description: Victoria Staion Manchester M31AR

Newest Review: ... the acoustics largely depend on the success of the soundcheck and the audiophiles that work the sound desk. No worse than any other modern arena though in my opinion. As a Manchester local, the MEN is a great venue, as most big name acts that do arena tours will play here, and in addition to some of the names I've mentioned above, Lionel Richie, George Michael, AC/DC and Madonna have all ... more

... played at the MEN in the past couple of years. It's not a unique concert experience, but you should have a good time at the Evening News Arena if you ever take a visit there....more

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Evening News Arena: Europe's largest indoor arena largely comes up to scratch (863 words)
by - written on 13/07/09 (Very useful, 79 readings)
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The Manchester Evening News Arena (MEN for short) is currently the largest indoor arena in Europe, able to seat up to 22,000 patrons for sporting events and concerts, with the full capacity being achieved for U2's 'Elevation Tour' in 2001. Situated in the centre of the city, the arena is adjacent to Victoria station and tram stop, providing excellent transport links into the city, directly to the venue from destinations across the north west. As tends to be standard with modern arenas, the concourses around the outside of the venue are completely open, allowing you full access to have a wander round and get a feel for what the venue has to offer ... Read the complete review

The MEN Arena (380 words)
by - written on 31/01/08 (Very useful, 67 readings)
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The Manchester Evening news arena located in Manchester is the city's biggest venue for live acts, sports events and more. It is known as the MEN for short and for those that have been a resident of Manchester long enough will remember it being called the NYNEX. I can't remember what the NYNEX stood for but it was when Cable and wireless used to sponsor it. The Manchester Evening news now sponsor it and originally just decided to name the place after the newspaper!! The arena is pretty big and can hold thousands of people up to about 15,000 sometimes up to 15,500 depending on the seat layout and stage size. The MEN can be accessed by various ... Read the complete review

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