Arena & Convention Centre Liverpool News Feed

GRAND Designs presenter Kevin McCloud Hosts Stirling Prize at ACC Liverpool

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0

GRAND Designs presenter Kevin McCloud will run the rule over one of the grandest designs in the conference industry when he presents this year's Stirling Prize from the Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool.

P!NK, DUFFY, THE KILLERS AND KID ROCK TO PERFORM AT 2008 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0

Debut performance for Duffy who leads with four nominations at Europe's most prestigious live music event.

Museums Association Annual Conference takes place in BT Convention Centre Liverpool, October 2008

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0

The Museums Association (MA) is holding its annual conference and exhibition in Liverpool, at the new BT Convention Centre. The conference runs 6-8 October and the exhibition 6-7 October.

2008 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS "RICKROLLED" FOR BEST ACT EVER

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 0

Best Act Ever reveals surprise nomination as fans take Rick Astley's hit single - "Never Gonna Give You Up" - to heart. Madonna receives only nomination in Video Star Category.

Beyonce to Perform at 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards as Nominations Revealed

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0

Beyonce returns to perform at the most prestigious live music event in Europe as finalist nominations reveal that Britney Spears, Coldplay and newcomer Welsh soul-singer Duffy lead nominations across categories

Retail property event brings £1.5M spending power to Liverpool

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0

One of the biggest trade shows to be held in Liverpool - BCSC's (formerly British Council of Shopping Centres) annual Conference and Showcase - will inject thousands of pounds into the city's economy over its three-day event this November.

Ticket ballot for 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards launched

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0

Music fans in North West England to have greatest opportunity to buy tickets for Europe's most prestigious live music event.

£1.8m event casts its web at ACC Liverpool

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0

LIVERPOOL'S Arena and Convention Centre hosted a £1.8million outdoor theatre performance which brought tens of thousands of spectators to the city.

Prime Minister makes Surprise Visit to Liverpool

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0

The Prime Minister chose Liverpool's BT Convention Centre as the location for a surprise speech on the British economy today (Thursday September 4).

Organisers of the World Firefighter Games at the Echo Arena Liverpool have hailed the event as one of the "best ever".

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 00:00:00 0

Thousands of firefighters from across the globe descended on the venue to take part in events such as the Toughest Firefighter Alive, the Firehouse cook-off as well as more traditional pursuits such as boxing and football.

MTV Fans warned of ticket scam

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 0

Bogus tickets for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool are being touted for thousands of pounds on the internet.

Ticket Supernova for Oasis Comeback Tour

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 0

Oasis's comeback gig has become one of the fastest selling concerts ever at the Echo Arena Liverpool.

Supermarket Bosses Check Out Liverpool

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 0

The UK's leading frozen food store Iceland, is to host its annual managers' conference in Liverpool.

ACC Liverpool appoints Britvic as its official drinks supplier

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 0

Britvic has been named as the official drinks supplier to the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool.

UK's top police officers head for BT Convention Centre

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 0

The UK's most senior police officers and police authorities are heading for Liverpool tomorrow (Tuesday June 24, 2008) as the BT Convention Centre hosts the annual ACPO-APA summer conference.

ACC Liverpool wins major architectural award

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 0

ACC Liverpool has won a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award, it was announced last night.

The Queen formally opens ACC Liverpool, home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 0

The Queen formally opened the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACC Liverpool) today. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were given a tour of the ACC Liverpool, home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre, before The Queen unveiled a plaque marking its final completion and opening.

The Queen to visit ACC Liverpool, home of the Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 0

The Queen is to tour the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACC Liverpool) and unveil a plaque marking its completion and formal opening, it is announced today.

Final element of ACC Liverpool is completed as captains of industry arrive in the city

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 0

A major event is to be held in the final part of ACC Liverpool to open this week, marking the total completion of the new facility.

BT Convention Centre's dynamic Head of Sales is named in UK's "Power 50"

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 0

The BT Convention Centre's Head of Sales Kerrin MacPhie has been named as one of the most powerful people in the UK's events and conference industry.

From Liverpool with Love

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 0

The UK's newest convention centre will create a James Bond-inspired wonderland in partnership with Visit Britain at IMEX, Frankfurt 22-24th April.

Liberal Democrats hail Spring conference in Liverpool as an enormous success

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 0

The chairman of the Liberal Democrats, Lord Rennard, has hailed the party's Spring Conference at ACC Liverpool as an enormous success, adding that delegates were 'determined' to return to the city in the future.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0

The BBC announced today that the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event will be held at The Echo Arena Liverpool and will be covered live on BBC ONE on Sunday 14 December.

ACC Liverpool welcomes its first conference delegates

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0

Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre is to welcome its first-ever conference delegates next week. Over 1,000 social entrepreneurs are arriving at ACC Liverpool on Tuesday, 26th February for the two-day Voice 08 conference.

ACC Liverpool is named Best UK Venue

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0

Judges at International Confex, held each February at Earl's Court in London, bestowed the accolade on the brand-new £164million waterfront venue, adding: "This is a venue worthy of the claim: Capital of Conference."

Liverpool to host TUC Annual Congress 2009

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0

One of the highest profile political events in the UK - the TUC annual Congress - is to be held in Liverpool for the first time, it is announced today.

ACC Liverpool announces its ethical approach to food

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0

Europe's newest convention centre has introduced stringent new policies to ensure all food served at the facility is as eco-friendly as possible.

A Magical Beginning for the BT Convention Centre

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 0

The UK's newest convention centre is to celebrate its recent opening with a combination of magic and martinis at this year's Confex.

Wind turbines installed

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0

The installation of five 20-metre wind turbines has begun on the site of Liverpool's new Echo Arena and BT Convention Centre. The low-noise turbines are being introduced as part of ACC Liverpool's mission to be the most environmentally-friendly facility of its kind in Europe.

Echo Arena Liverpool Opening Extravaganza

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0

Former Beatle Ringo Starr was the star of the show as Liverpool's European Capital of Culture year kicked off in style in the UK's newest music and entertainment venue.

E.ON named as the official energy supplier to Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0

E.ON, one of the UK's leading power and gas companies, has been appointed as official supplier to Liverpool's showpiece arena and convention centre to supply all the complex's energy needs.

ACC Liverpool to boost Merseyside economy by 100 million in 2008

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:00:00 0

The Echo Arena Liverpool and the BT Convention Centre are set to inject a phenomenal 100 million into Merseyside's economy in 2008, bosses have revealed today.

BT Convention Centre

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 0

LIVERPOOL'S showpiece conference centre on the Kings Waterfront is to be named the BT Convention Centre as part of a five-year sponsorship deal.

ACC Liverpool Gears up to Open

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 0

Preparations for Europe's newest purpose built convention centre are stepping up a gear as the facility approaches its official opening in January 2008.

ACC Liverpool to welcome retail chiefs for one of its biggest ever conferences

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 0

More than 3,300 people are expected for the annual conference of retail property organisation BCSC (formerly British Council of Shopping Centres) at the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool next November.

Liverpool to host 15th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards in 2008

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 0

MTV Networks International (MTVNI) today announced that Liverpool will be the host city for the fifteenth annual MTV Europe Music Awards in 2008. This will be the third time that the UK has hosted the Awards. Previously the event has been held in London (1996) and Edinburgh (2003).

Liberal Democrats to hold Spring conference in Liverpool

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 0

The Liberal Democrats are to hold their next Spring conference in Liverpool, it is announced today. The party has chosen the city's new £146m Arena and Convention Centre as the venue, citing its green credentials as one of the key attractions.

Construction Update

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 0

The latest update on the construction progress for ACC Liverpool.

Winter Pops launches culture year

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 0

A Winter Pops music festival at Liverpool's new waterfront arena will be one of the first events of the city's European Capital of Culture celebrations.

Five Year Arena sponsorship deal for Liverpool Echo

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 0

Liverpool's new waterfront arena is to be named the Echo Arena Liverpool as part of a five-year sponsorship deal.

Success at Confex

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 0

Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool has been overwhelmed with enquiries from conference organisers who want to bring their meetings and events to the city during 2008.

A new top team for Liverpool’s arena

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 0

A new top team has been recruited to Liverpool's arena as it prepares for opening in January next year.

RCN to hold first AGM in Liverpool

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 0

The Royal College of Nursing is to hold its annual general meeting in Liverpool for the first time ever. The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool will host the event in October 2008.

Topping out ceremony

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 0

Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre has already taken bookings for 83 events ahead of its opening next year, it was revealed today.

National Association of Head Teachers annual conference

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:00:00 0

The National Association of Head Teachers is to hold its high-profile annual conference in Liverpool for the first time in May next year.

Supercross first on sale!

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 0

One of the most spectacular sporting events in the world is coming to the ECHO Arena Liverpool.

ACC Liverpool Go Green at National Venue Show

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0

The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool team will be offering visitors to their stand a chance to dedicate a tree and to support a green approach to events at National Venue show this year.

X Factor Tour comes to Echo Arena Liverpool

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0

Tickets have gone on sale to see this year's X-factor stars play live at the Echo Arena Liverpool.

Ringo to perform at Echo Arena Liverpool

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0

THE legendary Ringo Starr will be the first ever performer at the new ECHO Arena Liverpool

ACC Liverpool ranked at number two in UK

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 0

ACC Liverpool has come second in a major survey of UK convention centres - despite not being open yet.

100 days to go until Echo Arena Liverpool opens

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 0

There are now just 100 days to go until the spectacular 10,600 seat Echo Arena Liverpool opens for business.

A Magical History Tour

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:00:00 0

The team at Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre is decamping to London to host a 'magical history tour' for event organisers, agents and media.

ACC Liverpool to host joint police conference

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 0

Liverpool has secured one of the UK's most high profile conferences for 2008.

Arena Box Office gets off to a flying start

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 0

The first concert to go on sale at the new Echo Arena Liverpool box office sold almost 1,000 tickets within an hour of trading through its contact centre and web sales portal.

The Business Convention

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 0

The British Chambers of Commerce has found that moving its annual conference from London, has re-invigorated the event.

Liberal Democrats head for ACC Liverpool for spring conference

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 0

Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre will host its first political party conference this week.