Cardiff International Arena
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| Former names | Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre (1993–2000) Cardiff International Arena (2000–2011) |
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| Address | Mary Ann Street Cardiff CF10 2EQ Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°28′40″N 3°10′17″W / 51.4778°N 3.1715°WCoordinates: 51°28′40″N 3°10′17″W / 51.4778°N 3.1715°W |
| Owner | Live Nation UK |
| Operator | Live Nation UK |
| Capacity | 5,000 (seating) 7,500 (standing) |
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| Built | 1989–1993 |
| Opened | 10 September 1993 |
| Construction cost | £23 million |
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| http://www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk | |
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff (formerly known as Cardiff International Arena and also as The CIA) is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and was opened in September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey. Its current name is due to a five-year sponsorship agreement. It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility.
The arena was opened on 10 September 1993, by Shirley Bassey, in front of 5,500 fans. On 1 March 2011, the Cardiff International Arena was officially renamed Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, after the car sales company with a branch in Newport bought the naming rights to the Cardiff International Arena for five years in what was called "a seven-figure investment". Other names who have performed here are among Kylie Minogue, One Direction, Jessie J, Anastacia, JLS and Jason Derulo. The arena is owned by the US media giant Live Nation UK.
In March 2015 the venue's 3000th event was marked by a show headlined by singer Katherine Jenkins. In July 2016, Motorpoint extended its naming rights contract with the arena until at least 2021. This will include a complete re-branding of the building including installation of outdoor LED signage on the arena’s towers.
The Main Arena offers 4,500 square metres of exhibition space, and is very versatile, for the number of different events that take place at the Arena. Full capacity can reach 7,500, in a standing layout and 5,000, for a fully seated event.
There are over 30 additional areas, including a conference suite (groups of up to 460) and four executive boardrooms.
The arena contains a number of function areas, the largest being the Main Arena. Motorpoint Arena Cardiff has hosted many national and international events, such as concerts, sports and comedy performances.
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