Connexin Live Arena facts for kids
The Connexin Live Arena in August 2023
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| Former names | Hull Venue (planning/construction phase) Bonus Arena |
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| Address | Myton Street Kingston upon Hull HU1 2PS England |
| Coordinates | 53°44′30″N 00°20′31″W / 53.74167°N 0.34194°W |
| Owner | Hull City Council |
| Operator | ASM Global |
| Capacity | 3,500 (general admission) 2,900 (reserved) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 3 October 2016 |
| Opened | 30 August 2018 |
| Construction cost | £36 million (£36 million in 2021) |
| Architect | AFL Architects |
| Project manager | NPS Humber |
| Services engineer | Howard Civil Engineering |
| Main contractors | BAM Construct UK |
The Connexin Live is a cool indoor arena in Kingston upon Hull, England. It's a place where lots of exciting events happen, like music concerts, comedy shows, and sports competitions. It first opened its doors in August 2018.
This arena used to be called the Bonus Arena. It's located close to the Hull Marina, which is a lovely spot by the water.
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Building the Arena
The Connexin Live arena was built on a special kind of land called a brownfield site. This means it was land that had been used before, perhaps for factories, and was then cleaned up to build something new. It sits between the Humber Estuary and the city centre of Hull.
To make the building strong, steel from a nearby town called Scunthorpe was used. This helped support local businesses.
In 2018, a company called Bonus Group got the "naming rights" for the arena. This meant they paid money so the arena could be named after their company. Later, in August 2023, another local company called Connexin took over these naming rights. That's why the arena is now called Connexin Live!
Fun Events at the Arena
The Connexin Live arena is a busy place, hosting many different kinds of shows and events.
Music Concerts
Many famous musicians and bands have played at the arena. Imagine seeing your favourite artists perform live! Some of the popular acts that have visited include George Ezra, Westlife, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, and Bring Me the Horizon. It's a great place to experience live music.
Comedy Shows
If you love to laugh, the arena also hosts many top comedians. Funny people like Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre, and Russell Howard have performed their stand-up shows here, making audiences roar with laughter.
Other Exciting Events
Besides music and comedy, the Connexin Live arena has seen a wide range of other events.
- Dancing and Sports: Popular TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing Live! have brought their tours to the arena. Sports fans have enjoyed events like the Question of Sport Live Tour.
- Basketball Fun: The amazing Harlem Globetrotters basketball team visited the arena twice. They showed off their incredible tricks and skills in October 2022 and again in February 2024.
- Wrestling Action: In 2019, the arena hosted its first professional wrestling event with WWE NXT UK. It was a big deal, especially for local wrestler Luke Menzies, who returned to his hometown to compete.
- Snooker Championships: The arena has also been home to major snooker tournaments. In 2023, the World Snooker Tour Championship took place here, with Shaun Murphy winning the title. The World Seniors Snooker also held their UK Championship and 900 series events at the venue.
- Graduation Ceremonies: Since July 2019, students from the University of Hull have celebrated their graduation ceremonies at the Connexin Live arena. It's a special place for them to mark their achievements.
- Political Gatherings: The arena has also hosted political events. For example, in February 2025, the Reform UK party held a launch event for a local election campaign, with many supporters attending.
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