Robbie Powell Named General Manager of British Airways ARC by AEG Presents UK

With the opening night of British Airways ARC set for June 16, AEG Presents UK today announce the appointment of the venue’s first General Manager: Robbie Powell.

Powell joins AEG with over 15 years experience in large-scale venue and festival operations. As a senior venue leader, he has been responsible for delivering both commercial and operational success across major UK venues.

Most recently Robbie was Theatre Director at New Wimbledon Theatre. Prior to this he served as General Manager at the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End and he held senior positions at Pleasance Theatre Trust and the Barbican Centre.

Robbie will be responsible for the day to day operations of British Airways ARC overseeing and setting booking strategy and leading a team of x people. He will report to Lucy Noble, SVP UK Venues, AEG Presents.

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Robbie Powell said “We are hugely excited to be opening this incredible venue. At British Airways ARC our ambition is to elevate the live music experience for both artists and audiences, creating a truly inclusive and thrilling environment for every person who comes to a show.”

Lucy Noble, SVP UK Venues, AEG Presents said “Robbie has the track record and the love of the live experience that makes him perfect for this role. We all welcome him as we move closer to opening and I’m proud of the team we have been building that Robbie now joins.”

The 3,800-capacity state-of-the-art, purpose-built live music and events venue British Airways ARC is operated by AEG Presents UK. The venue is part of the £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia , London. Built as an events and exhibitions venue 140 years ago the site is steeped in a rich musical history.

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