LG Arena – Birmingham
Voice in a Million is coming to the LG Arena in Birmingham on the 28th April 2012
About the Arena
The former NEC Arena, which was renamed the LG Arena in 2008 after a sponsorship rights deal with LG Electronics, features brand new seating, hospitality, bars, restaurants and other essential customer facilities as well as improved backstage areas.
With a more intimate seating configuration the arena provides an outstanding audience experience and continues the legacy that The NEC Arena began when first opening its doors nearly 30 years ago.
The LG Arena is situated 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre; its central location ensures it is at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any direction can travel to The NEC site directly using the following motorways – M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.
The NEC is signposted on motorways and major roads and is marked on most good maps. If you are travelling by car, we recommend that you allow plenty of time for your journey.
M6 Toll
As a free flowing alternative to the M6, the M6 Toll offers reliably shorter journey times through the West Midlands. It runs between Junctions 4 and 11 of the M6, and there is easy access to The NEC from Junction T1 of the toll road.
Using Sat Nav
If you are using a satellite navigation system please enter the postcode B40 1NT to pinpoint us. Please be aware that the Sat Nav system will not direct you into an onsite car park. Please follow the clearly signposted directions once in the vicinity of the venue.
Car Parking
The NEC has numerous car parks that are more broadly categorised into North, East, South and West. All in all there are over 20,000 onsite parking spaces!
On your arrival at The NEC, traffic officers will direct you to the most convenient parking area for your event, however being such a large site with a number of entrances, it is recommended that you refer to The NEC Site Map before your arrival to avoid adding time to your journey.
The NEC has designated car park spaces for visitors with disabilities. All vehicles displaying blue badges will incur no car parking charges.
Car Parking Charges
Unless stated otherwise the cost of parking in an onsite car parking space is £8.
Maps
> Road Access Map
> The NEC Site Map
Information for Disabled Visitors
Find information on access and parking, toilets, hearing assistance, medical facilities, wheelchair hire and dedicated ticket lines.
If you have any queries or need assistance during your visit, please contact any member of staff who will be happy to help. We hope you enjoy your visit.
Access & Parking
If travelling by train alight at Birmingham International Railway Station, access to The NEC and the LG Arena is via the bridge-link.
All levels of the LG Arena are accessible to wheelchair users, via ramps or lifts. The Piazza and Atrium main entrances have automatic doors.
A lift between Hall 5 and Toute Suite opposite the Main Piazza Entrance takes disabled visitors from Piazza level 1 to level 2
For vehicles displaying blue badges, parking is free of charge at both our venues, situated at or near the main entrances.
Additional parking is also available, in main car parks, and these are serviced by free shuttle buses which are accessible to wheelchair users.
On arrival at venues, Traffic Officers will direct you to the most convenient parking area.
Hearing Impairments
An induction loop system is operational in selected seating areas, which can be linked to visitors’ hearing aids.
The system can also be used by visitors who do not have a hearing aid. Customers wishing to utilise this system should inform the Box Office when purchasing tickets and should contact a steward on arrival at the venue in order to be supplied with the appropriate equipment.
Wheelchair Hire
For concerts and events at the LG Arena, manual wheelchairs are available, free of charge. We strongly advise visitors to prebook equipment to avoid disappointment by telephoning 0121 200 2000 ext. 47106. For any visitors who have not prebooked equipment and arrive on the day, any remaining stock will be issued on a first- come, first-served basis. Certain restrictions apply, please ask upon booking.