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A concert by American rock giants REM at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium has been switched to a smaller 7,500-capacity indoor venue across the city. | A concert by American rock giants REM at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium has been switched to a smaller 7,500-capacity indoor venue across the city. |
The 25 August show, featuring support acts Editors and Guillemots, is now at the nearby Cardiff International Arena. | |
Tickets, which cost £45 face value, are still valid but fans can get a refund. | Tickets, which cost £45 face value, are still valid but fans can get a refund. |
REM are due to start their 30-date European tour on 14 August in Salzburg, and are also playing outdoor shows in Manchester, Southampton and London. | REM are due to start their 30-date European tour on 14 August in Salzburg, and are also playing outdoor shows in Manchester, Southampton and London. |
A stadium spokeswoman would not comment on ticket sales but in a statement said promoters Live Nation decided that the 7,500 capacity CIA would host the event. | A stadium spokeswoman would not comment on ticket sales but in a statement said promoters Live Nation decided that the 7,500 capacity CIA would host the event. |
Bruce Springsteen attracted a 48,500 capacity crowd to the Millennium Stadium when he performed earlier this summer, while Neil Diamond attracted 26,000. | Bruce Springsteen attracted a 48,500 capacity crowd to the Millennium Stadium when he performed earlier this summer, while Neil Diamond attracted 26,000. |
Madonna will kick off off her latest tour at the stadium when she performs on 23 August. | Madonna will kick off off her latest tour at the stadium when she performs on 23 August. |
REM became the first band to play before a new curtain at the Millennium Stadium in 2005 which turns it into a smaller arena. | REM became the first band to play before a new curtain at the Millennium Stadium in 2005 which turns it into a smaller arena. |
They also performed at the old Arms Park - where the current Millennium Stadium now stands - in a sell-out concert in 1995. | They also performed at the old Arms Park - where the current Millennium Stadium now stands - in a sell-out concert in 1995. |
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