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Originally Posted by fenwick16
Do you think that this stadium might start being used for concerts in the Moncton area instead of Magnetic hill?
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Yes, absolutely! (at least for some concerts).
I am convinced that the "temporary" bleachers will be a permanent fixture at the stadium for however long the CFL keeps having an annual game in Moncton. At present, the plan is for five years.........after that, who knows!
With the temporary bleachers, the stadium will have seating for 20,000. With additional standing room on the field, the stadium could accomodate 25-30,000 for concerts.
The city is already thinking of using the stadium for medium sized concerts while maintaining Magnetic Hill for the megaconcerts. The city is investing more money in upgrading Magnetic Hill again this year so it won't be abandoned.
Moncton will have facilities for concerts of any size:
Capitol Theatre..........................less than 800 people
Palladium at Casino NB...............up to 2,000 people
Wesleyan Celebration Centre......up to 2,000 people
Moncton Coliseum......................up to 7,000 people
Moncton 2010 Stadium...............up to 30,000 people
Magnetic Hill Concert Site...........up to 100,000 people