AO Arena at 30: ‘We’re so blessed in Manchester’

AO Arena general manager Gemma Vaughan has reflected on overseeing one of the most transformative chapters in the Manchester venue’s history as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Vaughan was elevated to temporary GM at the arena in September 2024 before her appointment was made permanent three months later.

The 23,000-cap venue has racked up numerous milestones and record-breaking shows in Vaughan’s first 12 months in charge, which coincided with the first full calendar year since the opening of the rival …

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