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‘Build it and they will come’: the hopes new life for former lido will revive Weston-super-Mare
- North Somerset Council voted to lease the Tropicana to Live Nation for 25 years to create a year-round events space with up to 10,000 capacity.
- The plan includes upgrading the marine lake and Birnbeck Pier to support a wider revival of Weston-super-Mare.
- Live Nation aims to bring major acts and develop a community space within Weston's iconic Tropicana façade.
- The project is compared to Margate's Dreamland, where Live Nation helped transform a failing site into a cultural hub.
- Local residents express hope that renewed investment will revive the town and its economy.
- Dismaland’s legacy is cited as a potential model for the Tropicana’s revival and broader town improvement.
- Officials compare Weston’s potential revival to other seaside towns benefiting from new attractions and events.
- Live Nation’s track record includes multiple UK music festivals and venue brands.
- North Somerset council leader sees the lease as a catalyst for broader town growth and job creation.
- The Tropicana’s reopening could influence local tourism and investment while addressing coastal deprivation concerns.
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