Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla and more took African pop global. So why don’t they tour Africa itself?

Due to many obstacles – from security to air fares – local fans lose out as African artists tour overseas instead. But as western corporations invest, there are more worries besides ...
Metro

Man arrested for sexually assaulting fan during Gunna’s O2 Arena concert

A man was arrested after assaulting a woman during a concert (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A 26-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the middle of the ...
London Evening Standard

Laufey at the O2 Arena review: playful whimsy from Gen Z's jazz queen

Any doubts she could pull it off were dashed the moment you walked into the venue and made your way past the community book exchange. Fans wore handmade felt crowns as part of the “Laufeycore” dress ...
City A.M.

Exclusive: O2 Arena open to hosting NBA Europe after record-breaking year

O2 Arena could host NBA Europe after owners day they have the space The owners of London’s O2 Arena have insisted they have enough days in their calendar to host a NBA Europe franchise in the capital ...
Ghanaweb.com

Black Sherif can sell out the O2 Arena – Afronation founder

Entertainment venue O2 Arena in London, often discussed in relation to which Ghanaian artiste could fill its 20,000-capacity, has been tipped for Black Sherif by Afronation founder King Smade. In an ...
Mixmag

O2 Arena pledges to donate to grassroots music each time a new headliner performs

London’s O2 Arena has pledged to donate to Music Venue Trust (MVT) each time a new artist headlines the venue in an effort to support grassroots music. The initiative was announced over the weekend, ...
The Guardian

London’s O2 Arena announces funding for UK grassroots gig venues

The 20,000-capacity venue will feed revenue back into smaller venues to ‘nurture the next generation of breakthrough artists’ London’s O2 Arena, the UK’s second-largest indoor concert venue, has ...
Billboard

Radiohead Breaks Metallica’s Attendance Record at London’s O2 Arena

The iconic U.K. band played four sold-out shows at the venue in November. By Mitchell Peters Radiohead is making history at London’s O2 Arena. Following four sold-out shows earlier this month, the ...
Music Week

Radiohead break O2 Arena attendance record with in-the-round performances

Radiohead have made history with the highest ever attendance within the O2 Arena. The band have returned for their first live dates in seven years, including four sold-out shows at The O2. Metallica ...
The Sun

Michael Jackson biopic bosses plot emotional return to London’s O2 for premiere 16 years after icon’s untimely death

The biopic will look at his life from his teenage years in The Jackson 5 to his death MICHAEL JACKSON’S This Is It residency at London’s O2 Arena was to be a career pinnacle – with 50 sold-out shows ...
Business Green

O2 Arena-owner inks industry first deal to power UK venues with 'deep green' energy

AEG Europe and Ecotricity announce supply agreement to power venues such as the O2 and Eventim Apollo with renewable electricity The owner of London's O2 Arena and Eventim Apollo has today announced a ...
The Sun

O2 Arena announce name change for first time in 20 years in tribute to ‘national icons’

One sports star is a big fan of the move THE O2 Arena has changed its name to honour England Women’s Rugby World Cup success. It is the first time the iconic venue has changed name since O2 bought the ...