Manchester Evening News Arena

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Average Arena 31st October 2008

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A venue built to host popular, well known bands. Obviously a lot of money has been spent to build a venue this big so as expected the sound / acoustics are fantastic and fill the arena. It's also impossible to get a seat where you can't see. My main dislikes against the arena are the stairs leading down to standing level / main seating level from entrance level - it's almost impossible to see the stairs when going down them in the dark - couldn't lights or better reflected strips be put on each step?! The stairs are also fairly steep and you do have to watch your balance (more of a problem when a concert ends and everyone is trying to leave at the same time - pushing occurs). Also I wish the MEN would sell water on the standing floor and not just alcohol. I've seen many people faint through dehydration which could be avoided. Yes you can buy water at the food / drink stalls on entrance level but when you're stood at the stage barrier it's hard to push your way out and it's a fair walk as well!

whitey

Big 30th September 2008

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One of the biggest arenas there is, however big doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the best. Don’t get me wrong the acoustics are really good and no matter where you sit you always have a decent view of the stage, but I just don’t feel that I enjoy the gig that much when I am here. I think it’s because it is so big it doesn’t have the same effect as it does when you are in a much smaller and intimate venue. Also it’s worth knowing that if you are scared of heights then don’t get a seat on the top floor because it is very high! Drinks are priced as you expect them to be and there are a lot of toilets available. Overall a great venue but everybody has their preference.

olionion

Best arena 23rd September 2008

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The MEN has got to be the best arena I have ever been too, and I have been to quite a few. The arena is situated in central Manchester and is easily accessible from Victoria station or Piccadilly (with a short walk). The arena itself is huge and hosts hundreds of concerts all year round, but not only is it a music venue but it is used for a whole load of events such as dancing on ice, football, boxing etc. I have been here several times and I have never been disappointed. However be aware that prices are expensive once your inside and the queue for the toilets are about a mile long but I think that its quite understandable when you’re at a venue which holds thousands of people.

Alexxx

Huge! 28th August 2008

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This place is absolutely huge!
I went watchnig Kylie there with my mum last month and it was great!
We were sat right at thr top thought and it was realyl stuffy...get some air conditioning!

lovinglife

A very big venue 26th August 2008

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This is one of the biggest indoor arena's around cheshire and north wales. There has been loads of big names play this arena!

This venue is very easy to find,its situated in the victoria train station and theres car parking underneath! Please make sure you do use this as some carparks have been locked when people go back to their cars!It may be more expensive but very worth it.

The stage and sound is massive! This is the best sounding venue in manchester!

Inside theres around 5bars and lots of different entrances to your seats!its very well signposted! I Would say stand at this arena if you want to get close to the bands,or be very quick at buying you seated tickets to get near the front! This arena is very big and the atmosphere is great, espically when you all sing along!

A great venue for live music!

maximusmanc

One of the biggest venues in the world 27th November 2007

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A couple of years ago (and maybe even now) the M E N arena beat New York's Madison Sq. Gardens to the top concert venue in the world in terms of ticket sales.

Madonna, Kylie, Bowie, Scissor Sisters, you name it .. have performed here.

The venue is spacious, easy to access and the staff are very professional and helpful.