It will because it’s the one that got the go ahead. So technically it got the go ahead beating the rivals. Bristol Harbourside only holds a few thousand. Do you really believe that someone coming to watch Slipknot, the Manic’s, and S Club 7 and the likes come to look culture of Bristol. Are you saying that the O2 has fantastic culture history round it? All gig goers want is a place to eat which is being sorted, drink watch the gig and go home. I’ve been to most of the arena’s around the south and not once have I though look at the culture. And I actually like looking at buildings etc Just because its not in a place that suits you, are you not going to go to it?
He has a point though ROD , other cities , such as Cardiff , have central venues , which have excellent public transport links, they do bring people into the area who then use the facilities, restaurants, pubs etc . Filton has traffic problems already and no decent public transport links , it’s an awful location imo .
He may well be, but the transport may be not the best but that’s because people go up through Filton. But the way in will probably be the Mall entrance which can be upgraded. People travelling into Bristol centre is a nightmare. When ever I go to a gig in Cardiff on a Wednesday to Friday I work in our Cardiff office because getting down the M4 means sitting in traffic for hours on end. People moan that Bristol don’t have a venue, then moan when it’s not in a location they want it to be.
I admit I don't live in Filton but next door in Stoke Gifford, there is horrendous traffic problems here at peak periods but I never experience them 10am - 3pm, evenings,week ends or holidays, the motorways get clogged holidays and high days, rail, bus and road we use all three but choose times to suit us, never really get a problem. I understand the beauty of a central venue location but this one will be great when it's up and running, if people wish to see the wonders of Bristol, the vibe and culture of the city, the classic architecture, nothing is stopping them,it's no different to visiting the zoo, the balloon festival, suspension bridge or the habour side. I even have to cross Bristol to visit Ashton Gate when I do go to watch the City, it's all a matter of choice.
There’s always pros and cons I guess. Filton though seems to be all cons. At least if it’s central there may be queues of traffic, such as Cardiff but at least there’s the benefit to the local area, cafe restaurants, pubs etc. With filton there will still be massive queues as traffic is already a problem before you even introduce a large venue, but also no benefit to the local area, seems like a lose , lose to me .
Are you saying that the O2 has fantastic culture history round it? No. It would be far better if it had. Do you really believe that someone coming to watch Slipknot, the Manic’s, and S Club 7 and the likes come to look culture of Bristol? Not if they are going to Filton they won't. My friends from Wiltshire do for City centre gigs. Thousands do. Just because its not in a place that suits you, are you not going to go to it? I have already stated I have but your questions do not recognise the symbiotic nature between City centre venues and their localities. A privately owned out of town venue surrounded by franchises is poor v what had planning permission and was maliciously sabotaged by Marvin Rees.
I don’t know, I’m sure it’s something that has been thought of improving junction 17. The Mall also has a lot of restaurants and with more planned to go there. Parking is in abundance and also a lot cheaper than central Bristol. The train station a short walk and 3 of them around as well. Shops by the flats and Gloucester Road by Patchway and just in Filton. Or Henbury if coming that way.
I guess if they improve Junction 17 and around the mall that’s an option, I wouldn’t think Glos Rd and Patchway would see much trade personally , you may be right. Either way it’s gonna happen now so no point complaining. At least we will have a venue which has to be an improvement.
when do most concerts take place? is a clue to half the problem ……….. there is plenty space and routes to accommodate traffic after 6pm or weekends .. 17,000 seats is not 17,000 cars … probably about 8,000 ……….. on a working day Filton area probably has about 8,000 cars between m32 m5 by passes etc ….
Do you really believe that someone coming to watch Slipknot, the Manic’s, and S Club 7 and the likes come to look culture of Bristol. Yeah they do. When is saw Senser at the exchange I drank in old market with people from London and Swindon we drank in the centre for Ministry at the academy same again for Orbital. I don't like Muse but my mrs does but as it was local I went as we went out in north st before they played if that was at Filton i would not have gone.
What are you talking about? Just because you saw people drinking in old market you concluded people came for the culture. If you dont want to go to Filton, do you think they still wont sell your seat? If you don't want to go, then dont go, it’s your choice. But if you don't want to go because you miss drinking in Old Market then it's your loss. If you want to see a gig, then you're there for the gig. The surrounding is secondary decision
eh????? what are you talking about??? I didn't see I was one of a group from Bristol London and Swindon that get together for gigs. we make the day of it. we wouldn't for Filton. People do this all the time for gigs. Put a venue in central area and local businesses will be quids in and the streets will be packed with gig goers as they are for the big gigs that happen now except there will more gigs and more money. Win win for Bristol. Filton???? nothing there to spend on. nada, nothing. Bristol loses. Your not bothering to think about the points made.
Do you really believe that someone coming to watch Slipknot, the Manic’s, and S Club 7 and the likes come to look culture of Bristol. Posters are telling you different. me and people from London and Swindon do exactly that. People come into the centre of Bristol all the time and spend a lot of a cash pre gigs. wont happen at Filton.
Only you and your mate Cliftonville have said this, and it’s yours and his prerogative to do so. I’ve also said previously in this thread, I like looking at culture and architects but when I’m going to a gig, it’s the gig I’m interested in. I just choose to see culture and heritage separately. On another note, and this is no dig at you, but how do you know people won’t spend money in Filton? Bristol City Council had the chance to arrange a venue but they never. At least at the end of the day there will be a large arena to attract the sort of bands that don’t even look at Bristol.
To be fair several posters have made the point about wealth distribution. Raver is making it very early in the thread. Bristol City council voted 50 - 0 in favour of the arena being built at Temple Meads. As the Greens stated the only view that matters to Marvin Rees is his own. I would go further than that I would say the views that matter are the ones Rees goes on Malaysian junkets with and quaffing in Cannes with .. Oh and his consultant mates who wrote an independent negative report on Temple Meads while having a conflict of interest, due to having a clear vested kerchinging interest in building at Filton.
Bottom line fantastic setting motorway two minutes away cribs causeway walking distance parkway walking distance No brainer and Bristol City Council loss once again-short sighted mob they are
For those in it yes. It is full of extravagant and lavish rewards. There is a former Bristol City employee in charge of the Temple Meads arena project. He then went to work for YTL who will build the arena somewhere else. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-city-council-officer-charge-45481 But prior to leaving Bristol City council it was revealed via freedom of information requests that this still Councill employee was meeting his future employees to discuss using hangars at Filton as an arena. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/user/frank_church That utterly stinks. He didn't stay long and went to work for Bristol University estates on a project to build a campus at .. Temple Meads.
