HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - Caught on Camera

Plans for Las Vegas-style ‘Sphere’ in London dropped by developer

MSG said it could not continue to take part in process that was ‘political football between rival parties’

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Stratford MSG Sphere: Why have plans for a Las Vegas-style venue in London been withdrawn?

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Company (MSG) officially withdraws plans following opposition from London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024

Behind the Scenes of the Company Helping Power the Video Systems at Sphere

Learn how 7thSense’s 20 years of expertise helped develop the largest video system deployment in the world at Sphere in Las Vegas.

AVNetwork · Dec 20, 2023

London was apparently too woke for the billboard-covered orb. Why not try the Tory heartlands instead?

The company responsible has said it will seek more ‘forward-thinking’ nations to build its three-dimensional migraine, says writer Coco Khan

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

Comment: 'fighting the dystopian Stratford sphere isn't Nimbyism'

London needs grassroots venues and affordable housing, not yet another mega venue or illuminated billboard

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

London mayor rejects plans to build Las Vegas-stye Sphere venue in Stratford

Sadiq Khan has vetoed plans for a Sphere venue in East London after studies showed it would have an unacceptable negative impact on local residents

Metal Hammer · Nov 22, 2023

MSG Sphere Stratford: Developer abandons London version of Las Vegas venue after Sadiq Khan blocks plans

EXCLUSIVE: MSG’s executive chairman hits out at mayor saying: 'Why doesn’t London want the best show on earth?'

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

London MSG Sphere site should be used for affordable housing, say campaigners

Las Vegas-style arena was blocked by London mayor Sadiq Khan

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

Company hits out as Mayor of London rejects plan for Las Vegas-style giant sphere

Controversial plans to build the 300ft illuminated concert venue have been rejected by the Mayor of London

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Stays in Vegas: London mayor rejects plan for Stratford Sphere venue

Giant orb similar to one opened in Nevada refused by Sadiq Khan after potential light pollution deemed unacceptable

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023