Wembley Arena

Wembley Arena is a world famous live entertainment venue, located in Wembley, London. The building is opposite Wembley Stadium. It was built for the 1934 Empire Games and originally housed a swimming pool, as reflected by its former name, the Empire Pool.

Related Topics:
Wembley - London - Wembley Stadium - 1934 Empire Games

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The Arena has played host to many well known music artists over the past 70 years, such as The Beatles, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Blur, Queen, Oasis, Coldplay, Duran Duran and The Offspring.

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Music - The Beatles - Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Blur - Queen - Oasis - Coldplay - Duran Duran - The Offspring

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Indoor sporting events such as boxing and ice hockey have long been popular at the Arena, notably the World Championship bout between then champion Alan Minter and challenger Marvin Hagler, which the latter won.

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Boxing - Ice hockey - Alan Minter - Marvin Hagler

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The Arena also hosts highly successful comedy nights, with comedians such as David Baddiel having appeared. His appearance alongside Rob Newman in 1993 is widely regarded as being responsible for bringing alternative comedy into the mainstream.

Related Topics:
Comedy - David Baddiel - Rob Newman - 1993 - Alternative comedy

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Wembley Arena is being renovated along with Wembley Stadium as part of the Regeneration of the Wembley area.

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