Development of the £146m Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) – dubbed the Echo – in Liverpool is on schedule to open in January 2008 to host the opening ceremony to mark the city’s year as European Capital of Culture.
The 10,600-seat arena aims to attract major entertainment and sporting events, while the adjacent 1,350-capacity convention centre and 7,000sq ft (650sq m) of exhibition space will be housed under the same roof at the Kings Waterfront development.
Two hotels with a total of 452 bedrooms will provide onsite accommodation for visitors.
Bovis Lend Lease has completed the project’s main structure, according to a design by architects Wilkinson Eyre.
Chef Paul Heathcote’s company, Heathcotes Outside, has been appointed venue caterer.
In addition, 83 events have been booked in advance of the ACC’s opening next year, including the seven-day Winter Pops music festival, the World Firefighter Games and conferences for the Royal College of Nursing and the British Chambers of Commerce.
Design specialist Balance is currently running an advertising poster campaign at all rail stations in Merseyside and on the side of the city’s black cabs to attract interest in the Echo’s forthcoming opening.
Development of the £146m Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) – dubbed the Echo – in Liverpool is on schedule to open in January 2008 to host the opening ceremony to mark the city’s year as European Capital of Culture.
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing
exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity
has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of
the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Development of the £146m Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) – dubbed the Echo – in Liverpool is on schedule to open in January 2008 to host the opening ceremony to mark the city’s year as European Capital of Culture.
The 10,600-seat arena aims to attract major entertainment and sporting events, while the adjacent 1,350-capacity convention centre and 7,000sq ft (650sq m) of exhibition space will be housed under the same roof at the Kings Waterfront development.
Two hotels with a total of 452 bedrooms will provide onsite accommodation for visitors.
Bovis Lend Lease has completed the project’s main structure, according to a design by architects Wilkinson Eyre.
Chef Paul Heathcote’s company, Heathcotes Outside, has been appointed venue caterer.
In addition, 83 events have been booked in advance of the ACC’s opening next year, including the seven-day Winter Pops music festival, the World Firefighter Games and conferences for the Royal College of Nursing and the British Chambers of Commerce.
Design specialist Balance is currently running an advertising poster campaign at all rail stations in Merseyside and on the side of the city’s black cabs to attract interest in the Echo’s forthcoming opening.
Development of the £146m Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) – dubbed the Echo – in Liverpool is on schedule to open in January 2008 to host the opening ceremony to mark the city’s year as European Capital of Culture.
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
When a hefty round of investment
coincided with the pandemic, the
CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs
feared the company – founded by
his grandfather – would go down
on his watch. He talks to Kath
Hudson about the pressure to
keep the business afloat
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing
exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity
has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of
the UK’s poorest health outcomes.