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Hydro venue 'will open on time' | Hydro venue 'will open on time' |
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The operators of Scotland's new 12,000-seat entertainment arena have said the venue will open on time despite reports that it is months behind schedule. | |
The Hydro will be part of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) complex in Glasgow. | The Hydro will be part of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) complex in Glasgow. |
Newspaper reports said pop concerts could be cancelled over legal wrangles with the contractor Lend Lease. | Newspaper reports said pop concerts could be cancelled over legal wrangles with the contractor Lend Lease. |
A spokesman for SECC said there was "no legal dispute" that would prevent the scheduled opening in September. | A spokesman for SECC said there was "no legal dispute" that would prevent the scheduled opening in September. |
It added: "We will be announcing a very high-profile opening act for Scotland's new home of live entertainment very shortly." | |
The first concert currently advertised for the new arena is opera singer Andrea Bocelli on 15 September. | The first concert currently advertised for the new arena is opera singer Andrea Bocelli on 15 September. |
Two large stage shows - Peter Pan and Jesus Christ Superstar - and music legends Fleetwood Mac are also planned for the first month. | Two large stage shows - Peter Pan and Jesus Christ Superstar - and music legends Fleetwood Mac are also planned for the first month. |
Pop stars Jessie J and Peter Gabriel are lined up to play the arena, which is sited next to the SECC on the north bank of the river Clyde, in October. | Pop stars Jessie J and Peter Gabriel are lined up to play the arena, which is sited next to the SECC on the north bank of the river Clyde, in October. |
The Herald newspaper said there was a dispute between the SECC and primary contractor Lend Lease over payments. | The Herald newspaper said there was a dispute between the SECC and primary contractor Lend Lease over payments. |
A SECC spokesman said the claims were "out of date". | A SECC spokesman said the claims were "out of date". |
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