Our purpose

Why we exist

Three commitments guide everything the association does - to connect, to raise standards, and to advocate for the live-entertainment industry.

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Stronger together

Network

We connect the people who run Europe's leading arenas - sharing data, benchmarks and hard-won operational knowledge.

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02

Raising the bar

Standards

From crowd safety to accessibility, we develop common standards that make live entertainment safer and more inclusive.

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03

One voice

Advocacy

We represent the arena sector to policymakers and the wider live industry across Europe.

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In practice

What membership delivers

Practical value, every day of the year.

Benchmarking

Compare performance on attendance, energy and operations against anonymised network data.

Working groups

Standing committees on safety, sustainability, ticketing and accessibility.

Knowledge library

A shared archive of reports, toolkits, templates and session recordings.

Annual assembly

The flagship gathering where the network meets, learns and celebrates.