Oasis Leisure Centre
The Oasis Leisure Centre (commonly Swindon Oasis) is an entertainment and sports complex, situated outside Swindon town centre. It has many facilities available, such as a lagoon swimming pool, gym, bar and concert hall.
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| Location | Swindon, England |
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| Owner | Seven Capital |
| Capacity | Concerts (standing): 3,000 Concerts (seated): 1,630 |
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| Opened | 1st January 1976 |
| Closed | 18 November 2020 |
| Construction cost | £3 Million |
Over the last few years, the concert hall had become a major venue for touring acts and can hold approximately 3000 persons.
The Britpop band Oasis took their name after singer Liam Gallagher saw the name as a venue from a guided tour of Michael Jones’ mansion. In 2011, twenty years later, he performed there for the first time with new band Beady Eye.[1]
It was announced on 18 November 2020 that the leisure centre will be closed permanently after the ongoing coronavirus pandemic lockdown ends.[2]
References
- Harris, John. Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock. Da Capo Press, 2004. ISBN 0-306-81367-X, pg. 124-25
- "Covid: Swindon Oasis will not reopen after lockdown", BBC News, 18 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020
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