Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Infobox_Company
company_name = Adelaide Entertainment Centre
company_
company_type = Incorporated body reporting to a Government board
foundation = 20 July 1991
location = Adelaide, South Australia
key_people = Anthony Kircher - Chief Executive Officer
industry = Entertainment and Functions
num_employees = 70+ [cite web |url=http://www.theaec.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=KQp9lFp%2b04I%3d&tabid=72&mid=514 |title=2006-2007 Annual Report |publisher=Adelaide Entertainment Centre | accessdate=2008-09-10]
revenue = 3.2M (Gross Operating Profit) [cite web |url=http://www.theaec.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=v8n8XLExKTA%3d&tabid=70&mid=544 |title=Entertainment Centre Records Strong Profit |publisher=Adelaide Entertainment Centre | accessdate=2008-09-10] | homepage = [http://www.theaec.net www.theaec.net]

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre (AEC) is an indoor arena located in the South Australian capital of Adelaide used for sporting and entertainment. It is the principal venue for concerts, events and attractions for audiences between 2,000 and 12,000. It is located in the suburb of Hindmarsh.

History

The AEC was established by the Government of South Australia in response to the demand from the people of South Australia for a suitable venue for international and local popular entertainment. Apollo Stadium, which had been Adelaide's primary venue for indoor attractions since 1969, was increasingly considered to be too small to meet this need. The AEC was built at a cost of approximately $50 million, and was officially opened on July 20, 1991 [cite web |url=http://www.theaec.net/AboutUs/History/tabid/68/Default.aspx |title=Adelaide Entertainment Centre History |publisher=Adelaide Entertainment Centre | accessdate=2007-10-23] by John Bannon, Premier of South Australia.

The South Australian Government assigned responsibility for the management of the AEC to the Grand Prix Board in 1989. In August 1998, the Government established the Adelaide Entertainments Corporation. The first Board of Directors for the AEC was formally appointed on February 9, 1999. The current Board consists of seven Directors.

Centre Features

The footprint of the site is 28,900 square metres and includes a large foyer area, a 2,680 square metre event arena, seven function rooms, car parking, logistic facilities and administrative offices. The arena is the largest auditorium in South Australia.

The centre it is capable of operating in several different modes, including an 'intimate' mode (2,000-4,500 patrons), end stage mode (4,500-7,500 patrons) and '360 degree' mode. With a general admission floor and Corporate level seating, the maximum capacity of the AEC is 12,000. [cite web |url=http://www.adelaideeguide.com/entertainment.php|title=Adelaide Entertainment|publisher=Adelaide eGuide|accessdate=2008-03-06]

The AEC has a complete in-house catering operation that provides for audience food and beverage requirements, as well as banquet, function, seminar, tradeshow, corporate suites and backstage requirements. The AEC also provides corporate hospitality in the form of 31 suites that are leased on a 2 - 5 year basis.

Attractions

Since opening, the AEC has staged hundreds of concerts that have entertained millions of South Australians. In addition, the AEC has hosted conferences, exhibitions, meetings and special events.

Notable artist and shows held at the centre over the years include: Alice Cooper, B.B. King, Backstreet Boys, Beach Boys, Beyoncé,Blink-182, Bob Dylan, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, David Bowie, Destiny's Child, Dire Straits, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Judas Priest, K.D. Lang, Kelly Clarkson, Kiss, Korn, Kylie Minogue, Linkin Park, Oasis, R.E.M., Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Williams, Snoop Dogg, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, The Police and various WWE tours.

References

External links

* Adelaide Entertainment Centre [http://www.theaec.net/]