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Derby\u2019s brand-new \u00a345.8 million entertainment and events venue is now officially open following a ribbon cutting ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last month, some of the key people who helped get the 3,500-capacity Vaillant Live venue up and running came together for the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Colyear Street venue, created as part of the \u00a3200 million Becketwell regeneration project, has already enjoyed great success since opening to the public earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has so far hosted numerous events, such as boxing and live music, including Derby Summer Sessions, which saw acts such as Simple Minds, Blossoms and Rag \u2018N\u2019 Bone Man take to the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The venue, which is operated by ASM Global, has become reality thanks to the work of several partners, including Derby City Council, St James Securities, Bowmer + Kirkland, Vaillant and Marketing Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the ceremony, Marcus Sheehan, general manager of Vaillant Live, said: \u201cIt\u2019s been a huge effort from everyone at ASM Global, Vaillant, Derby City Council, Marketing Derby, Bowmer + Kirkland and so many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m delighted to say that we now have an amazing venue that the people of Derby can be proud of and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Councillor Nadine Peatfield, city council leader and cabinet member for city centre, regeneration, strategy and policy, said: \u201cIt\u2019s an absolute privilege to see Vaillant Live officially declared open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOver the past few months, we\u2019ve received fantastic feedback from residents and visitors who have had a chance to see for themselves just how brilliant Vaillant Live is, and I can\u2019t wait to see even more people experience this state-of-the-art venue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
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Owned by Derby City Council and operated by ASM Global, Vaillant Live is set to host over 200 cultural and commercial events each year and is expected to attract an additional 250,000 visitors to Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ribbon cutting ceremony was performed by Mayor of Derby, Ajit Singh Atwal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also in attendance was Henrik Hansen, managing director of Vaillant (UK and Ireland), the venue\u2019s main sponsor, and a number of city council representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nadine added: \u201cFrom being on site when the first spade went in the ground in June 2023 and having the opportunity to sign a steel beam in March 2024, to seeing the building officially opened just two years later is a real full circle moment and I couldn\u2019t be prouder of this development and all that has been accomplished in such a short space of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA huge thanks to St James Securities, Bowmer + Kirkland, and of course ASM Global \u2013 this venue is a perfect example of what we can achieve working in partnership for the benefit of our city.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking about the venue\u2019s opening few months, Marcus said: \u201cIt\u2019s been amazing to see the venue completely sold out, and hopefully we\u2019ll continue to get fantastic support from the people of Derby.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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