Manchester City recruits DJs to congested areas of the Etihad Stadium, with playlists selected by fans as part of a major revamp … and the new live entertainment feature will be unveiled against Bournemouth.
- Manchester City revamping Etihad’s conferences over the summer
- A DJ booth has been set up in the South Stand to help provide entertainment
- Premier League champions insist it will enhance the match-day experience for fans
- A new ‘kitsch’ bar with a similar theme to Tottenham also developed in the East Stand.
Manchester City are introducing DJs to perform for supporters at the Etihad Stadium’s revamp of the Concourse.
The Premier League champions have redesigned the areas inside the South Stand in a project they say will enhance the fans’ experience in matches starting against Bournemouth on Saturday.
These include new self-service vending machines with a wide range of food and will be open to crowds after matches following extensive construction work in the summer.
Manchester City will have DJs inside the Concourse area as part of new Etihad development
A new addition has been added to the South Stand to give more entertainment to the fans
City supporters will be able to select from multiple playlists as part of the match day experience
The bizarre idea of setting up a DJ booth in the space represents a change in entertainment inside a football stadium, a move that could be replicated by other top-flight clubs.
City have for some time employed DJs to whip up an outdoor fan park on the stadium grounds – especially on Champions League nights, when footage from the set is broadcast on the big screen inside the Etihad.
But the move inside a gathering is a new development, with local DJs expected to play pre-match music and, at half-time, base their sets on a list chosen by supporters. The three-level South Stand is home to the city’s more outspoken matchgoers.
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The club is upgrading the supporter areas during the summer season.
A brand new ‘kit’ area has been created in the East Stand as part of a club themed bar
Danny Wilson, Managing Director of City Operations, said: ‘Ensuring that our fans have the best possible experience of visiting Manchester City remains our priority, and we are delighted to introduce the new development at the Etihad Stadium to enhance the range of can be expanded. Options available to fans on match day.’
The city has also made adjustments elsewhere by building a new bar on the second level of its East Stand.
‘Kits’ is a club-themed sports bar featuring self-service beer taps with club sponsor Asahi. It follows a similar theme to the bar at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Wilson added: ‘The expanded stadium concourse area in the South Stand and the introduction of ‘Kits’ in the East Stand, along with existing offerings are all designed with fans in mind, to provide them with a tailored experience and the best in entertainment Can you Make their match day more special.
Vending machines have been added, as well as a self-serving beer wall for supporters.
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