Echo Arena Liverpool

This brand new arena, completed in 2008 for the European Capital of Culture is, in my opinion one of the best in the country (and not just because I'm a biased scouser!) I've been to this arena 3 times (once to see Pink, once to see Gloria Estefan and once to reluctantly watch the darts) each time was a totally different experience. When I went to see Pink I was seated in the upper tier not that it was much of a problem we had a great view because the arena only seats 10,000 (much much smaller than MEN or 02) so you never feel as though you're 'up in the Gods' It was a sell out with a great atmosphere and you're never too far away from the stage. During ...  Read the complete review

The Echo Arena, in my hometown of Liverpool has been long awaited in the City. The Arena, which houses 10,000 seats for gigs, and a seperate conference centre, sits on the banks of the River Mersey and next to the Albert Dock with its many bars, shops and restaurants. The Arena is bright, vibrant and has already hosted the likes of Pink, Queen & Paul Rodgers, Elton John and the MTV awards to name but a few. I had the pleasure of going to the Queen & Paul Rodgers gig and will see Muse in November. Prior to this arena, Liverpool had a yearly Summer Pops which was hosted in giant Marquees along the Dock Road. Although the Arena doesn't ...  Read the complete review

For a city that produced the biggest band ever to grace this planet (The Beatles, obviously), Liverpool has historically not been well served with a plethora of decent venues to host concerts, and I can remember seeing The Who perform in a large tent on the docks for the Summer Pops festival a few years ago, such was the lack of an appropriate venue at the time for such a large band. Liverpool need stand in the shadow of Manchester no longer. Whilst Manchester has always had its Evening News arena, and has been able to attract the biggest names in music through its doors, Liverpool has been forced to watch with an envious glare - not many of the biggest bands ...  Read the complete review

This year, 2008, Liverpool is the European Capital of Culture. So having this arena open on the 12th of January was a major coup for this special year. I was at this event and have been to many others since then. I have also been to many other arenas and stadia all over the country so was keen to see how this one would stand up. It is a welcome addition to Liverpool's skyline, and very modern and minimalist, but attractive looking in its design. The views from around it are great, sitting by the river Mersey on a summer's evening is highly recommended and there are hotels, bars and restaurants nearby for both before and after the show. It was ...  Read the complete review