YTL Live has appointed Dave Gaydon Live Programming Director at Aviva Arena, the 20,000-capacity venue under construction in Bristol, UK. He will report to YTL Live and Aviva Arena CEO Andrew Billingham.
Gaydon most recently worked on Live Nation’s outdoor promotions team, delivering events including South Facing Festival and the Colchester Castle Summer Series. Before that, he spent nine years as Head of Music at London’s Roundhouse, where he booked more than 1,500 shows and secured events including BBC Electric Proms, iTunes Festival and the Mercury Awards.
Gaydon later established a consultancy, working with LW Theatres and serving through the business as Head of Programming for Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Billingham said the arena’s calendar will include touring music artists alongside comedy, sport and entertainment.
Aviva Arena is the first venue of its size to be built in the West of England. It is estimated to contribute £1 billion to the local economy during its first decade of operation.
