Bristol's Aviva Arena Confirmed as New 20,000-Capacity Live Events Venue in Former Concorde Hangar

Bristol's former Concorde hangar is set to become the Aviva Arena, a 20,000-capacity live events venue expected to contribute £1 billion to the local economy in its first decade.

20 Feb, 11:51 — 20 Feb, 12:41

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets confirm the Aviva Arena in Bristol as a new 20,000-capacity live events venue located in a former Concorde hangar. While largely aligned on the core facts, the coverage diverges on the primary focus, with one outlet emphasizing its ambition in the music industry and the other highlighting its economic impact. The articles provide complementary details about the project's timeline and financial contributions.

What sources agree on

The new venue is named Aviva Arena.
It will be located in Bristol.
It will be a 20,000-capacity live events venue.
The venue will be situated in a former Concorde hangar.

Where they diverge

The primary ambition or impact of the new arena

billboard

This outlet frames the arena as aiming to disrupt the U.K.’s live music scene and eventually host the BRIT Awards.

The Independent

This outlet frames the arena in terms of its expected £1bn contribution to the local economy in its first decade.

Notable gaps

The venue's opening timeline and planning process duration.

Covered by billboard · Not in independent

The expected economic contribution of the complex to the local economy.

Covered by independent · Not in billboard

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Coverage Timeline

The Independent20 Feb, 11:51First to report

Aviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar

billboard20 Feb, 12:41

Bristol’s Aviva Arena Wants to Disrupt the U.K.’s Live Music Scene – And Eventually Host the BRIT Awards

Read at source (2 outlets)

billboard2h ago

Bristol’s Aviva Arena Wants to Disrupt the U.K.’s Live Music Scene – And Eventually Host the BRIT Awards

The 20,000-capacity venue will open in late 2028 following a decades-long planning process

By Thomas Smith

Read full article →

The Independent3h ago

Aviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar

The complex is expected to contribute £1bn to the local economy in its first decade

By Karl Matchett

Read full article →

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Bristol's Aviva Arena Confirmed as New 20,000-Capacity Live Events Venue in Former Concorde Hangar

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

Aviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar

Bristol’s Aviva Arena Wants to Disrupt the U.K.’s Live Music Scene – And Eventually Host the BRIT Awards

Read at source (2 outlets)

Bristol’s Aviva Arena Wants to Disrupt the U.K.’s Live Music Scene – And Eventually Host the BRIT Awards

Aviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar

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