Entertainment organisations ASM Global and Live Nation are vying for the rights to a proposed arena above Brisbane’s new underground Roma Street station.
Government registry searches reveal that state politicians from both sides have received free tickets to major events, including performances by U2, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles.
Despite the project being eligible for Commonwealth funding up to $2.5 billion, the arena will remain state property.
In November 2019, super-band U2’s lead singer, Bono, donned a black jacket and sunglasses, and strolled the stage of Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.
Liam WalshReporterLiam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
