The Halls in Wolverhampton renamed as university takes up naming rights
The venue has been entertaining the local community for over 85 years.
Last updated 15th Apr 2024
The University of Wolverhampton has taken up the naming rights for one of the city's most iconic live events venues, The Halls.
The venue, which has hosted performances from the likes of McFly, Blur, Robert Plant, and Leftfield, will now be known as University of Wolverhampton at The Halls.
The University of Wolverhampton said: "Since reopening last year, the venue has gone from strength to strength, with Liam Gallagher and John Squire, Tom Odell, OMD, John Cooper Clarke, and the Stranglers all performing this week."
The partnership means staff and students at the university will have access a 24-hour pre-sale period for shows, giving them early access to tickets.
Professor Ebrahim Adia, Vice Chancellor at the University of Wolverhampton, said, “We are excited to partner with a venue that attracts high-profile artists and speakers to the city, further enriching the cultural and economic landscape of Wolverhampton and its night-time economy.
"This partnership is a show of commitment to enhancing the experiences of our students and staff to our role as a civic university."
Will Dowdy, Vice President of Global Partnerships at AEG Europe, added, “We’re delighted to bring together two stalwarts of the local community through this partnership, which will benefit students and staff. We're excited to see how the partnership will develop over the years."
The venue opened 86 years ago on 12 May 1938.