New Colosseum director reveals concert hopes

The new director of the Colosseum in Rome has floated the possibility of hosting concerts by international stars at the Italian venue.

Simone Quilici, who succeeds Alfonsina Russo at the helm of the near 2,000-year-old amphitheatre next week, said that while performances would need to avoid “rowdy crowds” and “excessive vibration” that could damage the ancient monument, he would welcome older acts who “rock with moderation”.

“I’m thinking of international artists like Sting, Peter Gabriel,” says Quilici. “The dream would…

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