Three weeks ago , I went to the Liverpool Echo Arena to see Leona Lewis in concert. I had never visited the arena before and neither had I seen Leona Lewis live before and so it was all a new experience for me. The arena first opened in 2008 and so is fairly new. The arena is situated on the Liverpool Docks , and holds many events including concerts and sport events. The venue can seat over 10,000 people. We drove by car to the arena , and will admit that we did find getting to the arena quite difficult. We had been given instructions to follow the Liverpool 'brown tourist signs' , although I don't know if we had taken a wrong turning or what , but we were ...  Read the complete review

I was lucky enough to be taken to the Liverpool Echo Arena last night as a suprise birthday present. We went to see Cirque Du Soleil who were superb. I had never been in the Arena before but I have watched it being built as well as the development of the surrounding area, on what was the car park for the Albert Dock. That area now looks wonderful with the exception of the new multi storey carpark which is an eyesore compared to the other buildings. I hope it looks more in keeping when it's finished! I mention the new car park because it couldn't be more convenient for the arena. It's about a two minute walk from your car to the doors ...  Read the complete review

With the musical history that Liverpool as a city has (when I tell people from around the world that I'm from Liverpool, the first thing they mention are The Beatles) it was almost criminal that the city didn't have a music venue in place to attract the biggest stars. The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, whilst it produces excellent sound quality and great service (review coming soon) the limited capacity was never going to attract music's most popular stars, so at least now with The Echo Arena Liverpool has a platform to host music's biggest acts, but also a variety of other events for the people of Liverpool and further. To start with, the layout of the Arena ...  Read the complete review

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