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CraigDS:
Liverpool ask City Council for permission to host concerts
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11397278/liverpool-ask-city-council-for-permission-to-host-concerts
Liverpool have submitted two applications to Liverpool City Council allowing them to host a range of concerts and non-football sporting events at Anfield.
The club hope the two applications will make the stadium "a year-round destination by offering more cultural and sporting events to supporters and those visiting the area."
Events could include boxing, GAA, American Football or music concerts, and fit with the City Council's vision to use music and sport to attract more visitors to the city.
The proposal will see an increase of up to 10 concerts or sporting events a year from May 2019, taking place mainly outside of the football season.
If approved, Liverpool will be also be permitted to screen more away fixtures and international games, similar to the beam-backs seen in the Champions League, where a sell-out 30,000 watched the final on large video screens.
Liverpool Chief Operating Officer, Andy Hughes, said: "The plans we are bringing forward would provide the city's residents with increased entertainment opportunities for music and sporting events whilst at the same time supporting Liverpool's vision to attract more visitors to the city.
"Our proposals not only support the city's ambitions, but showcase Anfield as a destination and will support local businesses and jobs in the area."
Anfield has previously hosted non-football events, such as the Paul McCartney 2008 European City of Culture concert, the 2016 Four Nations Rugby League Final, and could see a further variety of events such as boxing matches take place.
sms1986:
--- Quote ---If approved, Liverpool will be also be permitted to screen more away fixtures and international games, similar to the beam-backs seen in the Champions League, where a sell-out 30,000 watched the final on large video screens.
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That would be a great idea and the plans overall would probably bring in a lot of money for the club and the local area as well.
WidnesJon:
Interested at the mention of American Football - the standard NFL pitch is 120 yards long - I didn't think Anfield was that long.
Cheers
Jon
CraigDS:
--- Quote from: WidnesJon on June 7, 2018, 12:20:18 pm ---Interested at the mention of American Football - the standard NFL pitch is 120 yards long - I didn't think Anfield was that long.
Cheers
Jon
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20 yards of that are the end zones though, so maybe there is some way for the ends to be rejigged to fit it in.
WidnesJon:
--- Quote from: CraigDS on June 7, 2018, 12:22:43 pm ---20 yards of that are the end zones though, so maybe there is some way for the ends to be rejigged to fit it in.
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You'd probably need some run-off space at the back of the endzone too, but I'm sure people much more experienced than me have worked it all out and think it's a go-er...so as long as the Broncos turn up I'd be more than happy!!
Cheers
Jon
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