25 years. 15 million fans. 1,800 shows – Qudos Bank Arena has been bringing world-class live entertainment to Sydney for a quarter of a century and it is celebrating the milestone with a stunning calendar of Events.
Today, Qudos Bank Arena, Australia’s largest and most diverse indoor venue celebrates 25 years as a world-class Sydney landmark within the Live Entertainment Industry.
Since opening on 6 November 1999, the 21,000 capacity indoor Arena was purposely built to house the Sydney 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Since then, more than 15 million patrons have passed through the doors of Qudos Bank Arena, of what has now become a core hub of social activity in Greater Sydney.
Qudos Bank Arena is regularly recognised as a top-performing Global Arena and has been awarded the top 26th performing Arena in Billboard Magazine’s Mid-Year 2024 ranking for Venues with a capacity of 15,000 or more.
Owned by TEG and proudly operated by ASM Global, the Arena also hosts multiple sporting events, conferences, community, and charity events.
Chair of Qudos Bank Arena and TEG Group Chief Executive, Geoff Jones said of the 25 year milestone “We are incredibly proud to celebrate the significant milestone of Australia’s #1 Arena.
“Over the past 25 years, Qudos Bank Arena has grown to become an iconic venue, not just in Australia, but globally. Some of the biggest names in Live Entertainment and Sport have played in the Arena, which have all no doubt left an indelible mark on attendees over the years.
“As we reflect on QBA’s incredible history, we look forward to continuing to host the biggest names in the Entertainment Industry and creating memorable experiences for fans from around the globe.”
ASM Global APAC Chairman and Chief Executive, Harvey Lister AM, said that “Qudos Bank Arena is one of the most important venues in our portfolio of facilities, particularly as the Venue came under our management when it was in serious stress and I look back today and see that turnaround being amongst the most significant that I have ever heard of in our industry, and anywhere in the world.
“Qudos Bank Arena is regularly in the top 10 in entertainment ticket sales for any large indoor Arena anywhere in the world, and it’s known globally. The Venue has become much used and much loved by the people of Sydney.”
Qudos Bank Arena General Manager, Steve Hevern, said “With Qudos Bank Arena hosting so many of Sydney’s memorable entertainment events over the past 25 years, just about everyone has their own special memories here.
“The diverse line-up of events that we have confirmed for late 2024 and 2025 will deliver entertainment for everyone in our community, whether that be sport, music, comedy and / or family events. We look forward to hosting all types of genres as we celebrate the Arena’s 25th anniversary.”ASM Global Group Director of Arenas, Tim Worton said “Qudos Bank Arena (QBA) is one of ASM Global’s most significant venues. It is high profile, globally recognised and a highly respected arena. QBA features regularly in charts for Billboard and Pollstar for ticket sales results, as one of the world’s most successful venues. ASM Global is immensely proud of the Arena.”
Over the past 25 years’ Qudos Bank Arena (originally known as the Sydney SuperDome) has hosted the crème de la crème of the live music industry, with the roll call reading like a who’s who of global music icons, including The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Prince, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters, Lady Gaga, Mötley Crüe, Kendrick Lamar, Andrea Bocelli, Metallica, Justin Bieber, Carl Barron, Kiss, Michael McIntyre, Coldplay, Disney On Ice, Michael Bublé, Cirque Du Soleil, P!nk, Eagles, The Wiggles, Beyoncé, Bring Me The Horizon, Gorillaz, Mrs Brown’s Boys, Bruno Mars, Fred again.., UFC 293 and WWE.
Pictures courtesy of The Daily Telegraph, Sydney
The Arena is home to the Sydney Kings in the NBL and the Sydney Flames in the WNBL. The Venue has also hosted the Sydney Swifts’ Super Netball games, the 2015 Netball World Cup, 2018 Invictus Games, the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup Basketball, and many major Boxing and UFC Events.
In 2001, the Arena also hosted the ATP World Tour Tennis Masters Cup Finals, with Australia’s World No.1 Lleyton Hewitt winning the men’s tournament.
The Sydney Kings will play 14 home games at Qudos Bank Arena in the 2024/25 National Basketball Season, including numerous double-headers alongside the Flames.
Sydney Kings Head Coach, Brian Goorjian said “As a club, we congratulate Qudos Bank Arena on their 25th anniversary and thank them for playing a role in our two most recent NBL championships. We thoroughly enjoy all our amazing game days there and can’t wait to create many more everlasting memories this season inside Qudos Bank Arena.”
Qudos Bank Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Wright said “On behalf of Qudos Bank I would like to congratulate the Arena on the 25 year milestone the achievements of the past 25 years and the commitment to the community. Qudos Bank have been proud sponsors of the Arena since 2016.
“Our longstanding sponsorship has allowed us to support countless events and create memorable experiences for fans and families. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.”
Qudos Bank Arena General Manager, Steve Hevern, added “at the end of the day, this magnificent Arena was built for the people of NSW, initially to host the Sydney 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games, and it remains ‘The People’s Arena’ to this day, and we are hopeful that this will remain the case for a very long time to come.”
Qudos Bank Area will also play host to Taiwanese singer, songwriter and actor, Eric Chou (10 November), South African comedian, Trevor Noah (20 November), the NSW Schools Spectacular (29 – 30 November), US rock band, The Killers (6-7 December), Australian children’s music group, The Wiggles (14 December), hip-hop sensation, Childish Gambino (4-5 February), singer-songwriter, Billie Eilish (24-28 February), global icon, Kylie Minogue (1-3 March), country music king, Chris Stapleton (4-5 March) and pop powerhouse, Dua Lipa (26-29 March), pop superstar, Katy Perry (9-10 June) and the return of Australian rock legends, Cold Chisel celebrating their 50th Anniversary Tour (16 November and 4 December).
See the full Qudos Bank Arena Entertainment Calendar here!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Qudos Bank Arena acknowledge that we are on Wangal land. This land connects us all to the past and the future. We respect Wangal Country, recognise Elders past, present and emerging as Traditional Custodians of it, and celebrate the ongoing deep cultural connection of the people who continue to carry its language, song, dance, and stories.
ABOUT ASM GLOBAL
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of over 400 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.
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ASM GLOBAL (APAC and MENA)
From its APAC and MENA regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, ASM Global operates and books a network of venues that includes:
- Entertainment and Indoor Sports Arenas – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney; RAC Arena, Perth; Brisbane Entertainment Centre; Newcastle Entertainment Centre; ICC Sydney Theatre; Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Great Hall; Cairns Arena; Bangkok Arena (under construction); Coca Cola Arena, Dubai; Kai Tak Sports Park Indoor Arena (under construction), Hong Kong; and Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur;
- Live Performance Theatres – Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Bahrain, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur;
- Convention & Exhibition Centres – Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Newcastle, Sydney, Christchurch, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bahrainand Riyadh;
- Stadiums – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane; National Stadium at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur; Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium, Hong Kong (under construction); and 50% ownership of VenuesLive, the operator of Optus Stadium, Perth
- King Abdullah Financial District Conference Center, Riyadh
- Boutique Meeting Facilities in Expo City, Dubai.
For more information, visit asmglobal.com Live, TEG Europe, Propaganda, TEG USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW and Ovation.
ABOUT TEG
TEG is a global leader in live entertainment, ticketing, digital and data which sits at the heart of the live event experience for millions of fans. TEG operates globally and includes TEG Live, TEG Sport, TEG Rugby Live, TEG Experiences, TEG Dainty, TEG Van Egmond, TEG MJR, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, TEG Lifelike Touring, TEG TES Live, TEG Europe, TEG Asia, TEG North America, Qudos Bank Arena, Ticketek, Ovation, FAN+, VIP NOW and SXSW Sydney.
