Cardiff International Arena

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and was opened on 10 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. HistoryThe 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.

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and was opened on 10 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. HistoryThe 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.