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Milton Keynes is generally known for\u00a0having far too many roundabouts and generally being a bit bland, but there\u2019s more to\u00a0the\u00a0commuter\u00a0city than that. In fact, it has hopes\u00a0to become a hub for arts and culture, as a huge multi-purpose events venue has just been announced for the city.<\/p>\n
The capacity for the venue, which will be at the site of the Old Bus Station in Elder Gate, is set to be 4,000. Developers hope that it would attract more than 300,000 people a year, bringing in \u00a3158 million to the local economy and making the town more of a destination. It could also create up to 70 new jobs for residents.<\/p>\n
The \u00a376 million arena is being funded by the Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP), whose mission is to \u2018help the city become a better place to live, socialise and work\u2019. So far,\u00a0MKDP has primarily focused on professional and residential developments like a brand new city square, so this will be the partnership\u2019s first entertainment-based project. It has teamed up with ATG Entertainment \u2013 which operates venues like the Bristol Hippodrome and Manchester Opera House \u2013 to turn the vision into a reality.<\/p>\n
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Once it\u2019s ready to welcome visitors, the space will be able to host a variety of different acts, ranging from music to comedy to community events. At the moment, the\u00a0main large-scale performance space in\u00a0the city is the 1,400-cap Milton Keynes Theatre \u2013 also owned by ATG. The new arena will allow for a much wider range of \u2018live experiences\u2019 to play in MK, and there are hopes to host 100 headlining shows a year.<\/p>\n
A public consultation about the venue will be held later this year. If locals are on board, construction could start soon after, with a provisional opening date set for 2029.<\/p>\n
Nicola Sawford, MKDP\u2019s chairperson, said that the project is indicative of an ambitious \u2018vision\u2019 for the town. She added: \u2018The venue will not only bring incredible live entertainment to the heart of the city but also boost the local economy, create jobs, and strengthen Milton Keynes\u2019 reputation as a destination for music, culture, and events\u2019.<\/p>\n
Nick Potter, the COO for ATG Entertainment, also voiced excitement, saying that company is looking forward to developing \u2018a world-class destination that delivers lasting cultural and economic benefits for the city\u2019.<\/p>\n
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