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Breaking News 🚨 We are beyond delighted to announce the recipient of our ‘Outstanding Contribution To Sport Award’ is the renowned manager of Manchester City F.C. Pep Guardiola. Regarded as one of the BEST global football coaches of all time. “His 16 major titles since 2016 makes him the most successful manager in Europe’s major leagues during that period.” With the historic treble lifting the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in 2022/2023, Pep is described as “A visionary with an unmitigated managerial success.” As of 2024, Pep had won six Premier League titles aswell the UEFA Champions League. We are beyond thrilled to bring to you this very ‘Special Announcement.’ We cannot wait to welcome you all to this years, This Is Manchester Awards taking place on 14th November AO Arena Please join us and show your support for the coolest and brightest awards across Manchester. #thisismcr #thisismanchester #mancity #mcfc #pepguardiola #sportspersonality #football

As part of our commitment to supporting the future Music of Manchester ( & beyond ) we’re thrilled to announce Corella to the This is Manchester Stage. 🐝

The AO Arena is proud to reveal our new Tap2Donate device in partnership with Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity. Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity raises vital funds to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester. All proceeds from the Tap2Donate device will go towards the pioneering scheme, A Bed Every Night, which provides a bed and vital personal support for people facing a night on the streets of Greater Manchester. It’s more than just a place to sleep. It’s the start of a journey to stability and security, helping people get back on their feet and into a home of their own.

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Come with us on a journey to Our Farm. ⛅🍃 Starting the day the right way, we refreshed ourselves with a unique Shisho spritz, before stepping into the world of regenerative farming. We were guided through the farm in the heart of Cartmel, exploring seasonal crops and snacks before sitting down to indulge in an Al Fresco lunch. The AO Arena were lucky enough to enjoy this day as part of ASM Global - Europe's partnership with Simon Rogan, cumulating in the development of our restaurant and bar, The Mezz. With dishes curated by Simon and chef Tom Barnes of SKOF, The Mezz delivers a first-of-its-kind dining experience. Whether you're a Mezz member or enjoying the space as a one-off treat, The Mezz is open for a full range of shows across our unmissable events calendar. Talk about taking your gig-going experience to a whole new level! Mezz members can also enjoy priority access across the UMBEL Restaurant Group, including Michelin-starred destinations like L’Enclume, Aulis, and Rogan & Co. Curious to learn more? Reach out to us at hospitality@ao-arena.com

🏆 Meet the #TDA24 Hospitality & Premium Award Finalists! 🏆 Congratulations to all the finalists in the Hospitality & Premium category! 🎉 This award recognises the best in design for #hospitality, #VIP, #sponsor, or premium spaces within a venue. We consider design innovation, functionality, sustainability, purpose, and the overall ‘wow’ factor. Our 2024 shortlisted finalists are: - Porsche Tunnel Club at MHPArena (VfB Stuttgart) - Roof Deck hospitality at M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore Ravens) - The Mezz at AO Arena - The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways at The O2 - Tynecastle Park Hotel (Heart of Midlothian FC) - Yas Marina Circuit - The Meeting Place of Champions Paddock Club (Ethara/BDP Pattern) To see the full list of Design & Development Awards finalists, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFwF5JUY MHP – A Porsche Company Susanne Klein Hannes Herterich Richard Lintker Brad Downs Ellice Eadie Josh Paterson Hannah Stennett James Brosnan Graeme Pacitti Derek Paterson Quinn Mitruka Sophia McCallum BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) Emma Neve Thomas Smith #TDA24 #HospitalityPremiumAward #VenueDesign #SportsVenues #EntertainmentVenues #Finalists #PremiumSpaces #DesignInnovation #Sustainability

Something spooky is coming... 👻 Monsters by Designs In Air Ltd 📸: The Vain Photography Thanks to CityCo & Manchester City Centre BID for yet another year of Monster magic! Catch our latest star, Wobbly Williams, as he resides on our roof this weekend! 🤘🎤

News just in! 🌟 We're delighted to announce that AXS Europe is the brand-new Official Ticketing Partner for the AO Arena ! The AO Arena will now join many venues across the UK in having access to the AXS digital ticketing system – AXS Mobile ID, which gives customers the opportunity to easily transfer tickets to friends. AXS continues to reach new audiences and gain momentum in the UK as a trusted ticketing partner for a host of major UK event venues, such as The O2 Arena, BST Hyde Park, All Points East and Dreamland Margate, amongst others. 🎟️ Tickets now available for an incredible lineup of events! Grab yours at AXS.com/Manchester

Today marks #worldmentalhealthday - one of the biggest & busiest days in the global mental calendar. To the end, we’re absolutely delighted to announce Behind the Scenes - a new peer support group initiative in partnership with our friends at Music Support. The sessions kick off in Manchester this November and are specifically for people that work within the music industry. The purpose of the group sessions is for people within the industry to connect, share experiences and offer mutual support. A huge THANK YOU 🙏 to AO Arena for supporting this important initiative. For more info, see images below - or you can apply to come to one of our sessions via the link 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXjMmy56

Sparkle season is coming ✨ Whether you're looking for a stylish, sophisticated yet intimate space for your next event, or want to give the gift of a lifetime, our Restaurant and Bar at The Mezz has something for everyone. 💫 Unmissable events calendar through to December 2025 💫 Flexible multi-show packages 💫 Seasonal menu curated by Michelin-star chefs 💫 Private hire options Make your next music moment memorable with The Mezz. Reach out to the team at hospitality@ao-arena.com and book your experience today!