PLANS have been unveiled for a brand new 8,500-capacity music venue in a Scots metropolis.
AEG, the agency behind London’s iconic O2 Area, have submitted proposals for a web site within the Edinburgh Park space.
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If authorized, it is hoped the undertaking will convey “world-class” dwell music and leisure to the capital.
The agency has earmarked an space north of the Edinburgh Park tram cease and prepare station.
Builders Parabola have agreed to promote the land for the brand new venue to AEG.
Alex Hill, President and CEO of AEG Europe stated: “AEG is thrilled to announce this spectacular new area for Edinburgh.
“It’s a location with immense potential, amplified by Parabola’s transformative improvement and regeneration of Edinburgh Park.
“The a lot wanted 8,500-capacity area will convey world-class dwell music and leisure to Edinburgh, additional cementing its popularity as a vacation spot for tradition and world tourism.
“We sit up for this improvement changing into an integral a part of the local people and complementing among the best cities on the planet for the humanities and dwell leisure.”
Peter Millican OBE, Chairman and Founding father of Parabola added: ”Parabola is delighted to be working with AEG within the supply of such an iconic venue for the town.
“This funding will complement all that’s on provide at Edinburgh Park and make sure that the humanities and tradition has an impressive dwell efficiency facility.
“The brand new Edinburgh area will put west Edinburgh on the map as a brand new cultural vacation spot.”
A planning utility for AEG’s Edinburgh area can be submitted to Metropolis of Edinburgh Council within the coming weeks.
The result is anticipated to be decided inside six months.
Work is anticipated to start in early 2025, with the primary dwell acts taking to the stage in 2027.
As a part of the planning course of, public session exhibitions can be held at Edinburgh Park.
Elsewhere, we advised how a significant Scottish music has introduced a brand new location for subsequent yr.
