Ahead of the opening night of British Airways ARC, AEG Presents UK has appointed Robbie Powell as the venue’s first general manager.
You can read all about AEG Presents UK’s new mid-sized flagship venue in London’s Olympia in the new edition of Music Week. We speak exclusively to Lucy Noble, SVP UK venues, about their plans for British Airways ARC, which launches on June 16.
Powell has more than 15 years’ experience in large-scale venue and festival operations.
“As a senior venue leader, he has been responsible for delivering both commercial and operational success across major UK venues,” said a statement.
Powell was most recently theatre director at New Wimbledon Theatre. Prior to that he served as general manager at the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End, and he held senior positions at Pleasance Theatre Trust and the Barbican Centre.
Robbie has the track record and the love of the live experience that makes him perfect for this role
Lucy Noble
Powell will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of British Airways ARC, overseeing and setting booking strategy. He will report to Lucy Noble.
Robbie Powell said: “We are hugely excited to be opening this incredible venue. At British Airways ARC our ambition is to elevate the live music experience for both artists and audiences, creating a truly inclusive and thrilling environment for every person who comes to a show.”
Lucy Noble, SVP UK Venues, AEG Presents, said: “Robbie has the track record and the love of the live experience that makes him perfect for this role. We all welcome him as we move closer to opening and I’m proud of the team we have been building that Robbie now joins.”
The 3,800-capacity purpose-built live music and events venue is part of the £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia, London.
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