National Exhibition Centre
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Who owns NEC Birmingham?
The Blackstone Group
National Exhibition Centre/Owners
What does NEC stand for Birmingham?
National Exhibition Centre (NEC) North Avenue. Marston Green. Solihull. West Midlands.
What is the NEC Arena called?
Genting Arena
Resorts World Arena
| Former names | Hall 7 (planning/construction) Birmingham International Arena (1980–83) NEC Arena (1983–2008) LG Arena (2008–14) Genting Arena (2014–18) |
| Address | Perimeter Rd Birmingham B40 1NT England |
| Location | Marston Green |
| Coordinates | 52°27′12″N 1°43′10″WCoordinates: 52°27′12″N 1°43′10″W |
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Is Arena Birmingham the old NEC?
Utilita Arena Birmingham (previously known as Arena Birmingham, The Barclaycard Arena and originally as the National Indoor Arena) is an indoor arena and sporting venue in central Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is owned by parent company the NEC Group.
When was NEC built?
February 1976
National Exhibition Centre/Opened
What is the NEC arena called?
When was NEC opened?
National Exhibition Centre/Opened
The NEC’s first seven exhibition halls were opened by the Queen on 2 February 1976. The NEC Group now covers a 182,000 sq m site between Birmingham and Solihull, including the 16,000-seat Genting Arena and runs venues in central Birmingham.
What is NEC in UK?
NEC Enterprise Solutions (UK) NEC creates the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world. Products. & Solutions. Support. & Downloads.
What is the NIA called now?
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Utilita Arena Birmingham (formerly known as the Barclaycard Arena, Arena Birmingham & NIA) is a 15,800 capacity, seated and standing venue situated on the banks of Birmingham’s canal hub.
What happened to the NEC Arena in Birmingham?
From 1 September 2008, the NEC Arena was officially renamed as the LG Arena, following a naming-rights sponsorship deal with global electronics company LG. The arena then underwent a £29 million overhaul of its facilities, paid for by loans from Birmingham City Council and regional development agency Advantage West Midlands.
What is the history of the LG Arena in Birmingham?
LG Arena logo used from 2009 to 2014. The venue was known as Birmingham International Arena until 1 September 1983, then as NEC Arena from 5 September 1983 to 31 August 2008. From 1 September 2008, the NEC Arena was officially renamed as the LG Arena, following a naming-rights sponsorship deal with global electronics company LG.
How did NEC Group’s 2018 results compare with NEC Birmingham?
The decision follows NEC Group’s results for the year to March 31, 2018 announced in July, highlighting how attendance at the Group’s two arenas – including Arena Birmingham off Broad Street – grew by 17% against the previous year to more than 1.6 million.
