AJP is proud to have supported AO Arena and its management company, ASM Global, in delivering key technology upgrades as part of a £50m ($64m) renovation of Manchester’s AO Arena. Opened in 1995, AO Arena hosts over one million guests annually for concerts, sporting events, and more.

Phase 1 of the digital signage technology and broadcast cabling upgrades involved:

• 16 large-format LED screens in the main concourse including a VIP Entry display.
• LED ribbon board (horseshoe) in the arena bowl
• A large-format LED screen and multiple digital displays throughout The Mezz bar area.

Phase 2 will soon be underway and will include a new entrance display at City Rooms.

To date, the large-format LED displays in the concourse have significantly enhanced the customer experience and created new opportunities for revenue generation.

The Mezz, the UK’s first celebrity chef restaurant within a live music venue, has further solidified AO Arena as a central hub for Manchester’s music scene. The redesigned space features modern bar and restaurant areas equipped with cutting-edge digital displays, aimed at enhancing the customer journey while driving additional revenue from digital advertising and increased food and beverage sales.

The Merson Group was awarded the contract for manufacturing and installation.