Adelaide Entertainment Centre

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Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Type	Incorporated body reporting to a Government board
Founded	20 July 1991
Headquarters	Adelaide, South Australia
Key people	Anthony Kircher - Chief Executive Officer
Industry	Entertainment and Functions
Revenue	Unknown
Employees	Unknown
Website	www.theaec.net.au

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC) is an indoor arena located in the South Australian capital of Adelaide used for sporting and entertainment. It is the principal venue for concerts, events and attractions for audiences between 2,000 and 12,000. It is located in the suburb of Hindmarsh.

Contents 1 History 2 Centre Features 3 Attractions 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

The AEC was established by the Government of South Australia in response to the demand from the people of South Australia for a suitable venue for international and local popular entertainment. Apollo Stadium, which had been Adelaide's primary venue for indoor attractions since 1969, was increasingly considered to be too small to meet this need. The AEC was built at a cost of approximately $50 million, and was officially opened on July 20, 1991 ^[1] by John Bannon, Premier of South Australia.

The South Australian Government assigned responsibility for the management of the AEC to the Grand Prix Board in 1989. In August 1998, the Government established the Adelaide Entertainments Corporation. The first Board of Directors for the AEC was formally appointed on February 9, 1999. The current Board consists of seven Directors.

[edit] Centre Features

The footprint of the site is 28,900 square metres and includes a large foyer area, a 2,680 square metre event arena, seven function rooms, car parking, logistic facilities and administrative offices. The arena is the largest auditorium in South Australia.

The centre it is capable of operating in several different modes, including an 'intimate' mode (2,000-4,500 patrons), end stage mode (4,500-7,500 patrons) and '360 degree' mode. With a general admission floor and Corporate level seating, the maximum capacity of the AEC is 12,000.^[2]

The AEC has a complete in-house catering operation that provides for audience food and beverage requirements, as well as banquet, function, seminar, tradeshow, corporate suites adn backstage requirements. The AEC also provides corporate hospitality in the form of 31 suites that are leased on a 2 - 5 year basis.

[edit] Attractions

Since opening, the AEC has staged hundreds of concerts that have entertained millions of South Australians. In addition, the AEC has hosted conferences, exhibitions, meetings adn special events.

Notable artist and shows held at the centre over the years include: Alice Cooper, B.B. King, Backstreet Boys, Beach Boys, Beyoncé, Bob Dylan, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, David Bowie, Destiny's Child, Dire Straits, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Kiss, Oasis, Panic At The Disco, R.E.M., Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Williams, Snoop Dogg, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, The Police and various WWE tours.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Adelaide Entertainment Centre [1]

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Coordinates: 34°54′29″S, 138°34′25″E