FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The utilita arena - The Untold Story

Contributors to charity Help (2) album ‘elated’ with Mercury Prize nomination

Artists who contributed to the Help (2) charity compilation have said they are “elated” that the record has been nominated for the Mercury Prize.Help (2) is only the second compilation to receive a nod for the award, after its first volume in 1995, and features contributions from the likes of…

Evening Standard · Jul 30

Teenager in custody after ‘bomb hoax’ halts Peter Kay performance

The comedian’s show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was halted on Friday evening after a ‘potential suspicious bag’ was found.

Evening Standard · May 2

Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax after Peter Kay gig evacuated in Birmingham

The comedian’s show was abandoned at the Utilita Arena on Friday over reports of a ‘suspicious bag’

The Independent UK · May 2

Fire delays start of British Indoor Athletics Championships in Birmingham

The Utilita Arena had to be evacuated after the incident on Saturday morning.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025

Sam Maxwell suffers British title heartbreak after being brutally knocked out by Dalton Smith

Sam Maxwell was brutally knocked out by Dalton Smith at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield

Liverpool Echo · Jul 3, 2023

'Going to happen' - Sam Maxwell fires blunt warning to Dalton Smith ahead of British title showdown

Sam Maxwell takes on Dalton Smith at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield tomorrow night

Liverpool Echo · Jun 30, 2023

Michael Buble dedicates whole Newcastle show to one man in Utilita Arena crowd

Michael Buble kicked off his double header of Higher tour concerts in Newcastle at the Utilita Arena on Monday night

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Michael Buble charms Newcastle as suave showman delights on Higher tour after crowd kept waiting

Michael Buble was in Newcastle on Monday night for the first of two nights at the Utilita Arena on his Higher tour

Chronicle Live · May 1, 2023

Sam Smith tears up on stage as they thank fans during opening night of tour

Unholy singer Sam Smith, 30, started their Gloria world tour on Wednesday evening at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield and became overwhelmed with emotional during the performance

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Newcastle shows you can still get tickets for in April - music, theatre, stand-up and more

The Utilita Arena, O2 City Hall, Theatre Royal, Northern Stage and more all have a stellar line-up of shows this month - get your tickets before they go

Chronicle Live · Apr 1, 2023