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The Metro Radio Arena Newcastle is the largest concert and exhibition venue in the North East of England and was recently acquired by SMG Facility Management Worldwide. The Metro Radio Arena´s commitment to the North East as a region, is more than capable of supporting the very best in entertainment in this superb 40,000sq metre site. The 11,000+ seater purpose built Metro Radio Arena Newcastle (formerly the Newcastle Arena) was the brainchild of former Animals stars, late Chas Chandler and his partner in Park Arena Nigel Stanger. It opened in November 1995 with Basketball, and the first concert was on Thursday December 7th featuring David Bowie. Since its opening in November '95, the Metro Radio Arena has quickly established itself as a superb venue and major North East landmark, alongside the Tyne Bridge and Hadrian's Wall. It has already played host to millions of visitors to concerts, exhibitions, conferences and Premier League Basketball. Some of the biggest names in the entertainment world have paraded their talents, featuring the likes of: Oasis, Shirley Bassey, Wet Wet Wet, Phil Collins, Simply Red, Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, AC/DC, Elton John, Michael Flately's Lord of the Dance and the internationally acclaimed Riverdance, Disney on Ice, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Cher. The 40,000 square feet of exhibition and conference space is the largest under one roof in the North East and has hosted many prestigious events, including the BT annual general meeting and the Northern Rock Building Society's Special meeting proposing their change to a plc.