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The stadium has hosted dozens of musical performances beginning with {{wp|The Rolling Stones|The Easy Riders}} in 1968. Some of the most notable include: | The stadium has hosted dozens of musical performances beginning with {{wp|The Rolling Stones|The Easy Riders}} in 1968. Some of the most notable include: | ||
* {{wp|The Rolling Stones|The Easy Riders}}, 1968, 1994 | * {{wp|The Rolling Stones|The Easy Riders}}, 1968, 1994 | ||
* {{wp|David Bowie| | * {{wp|David Bowie|Jupiter Starling}}, 1987 | ||
* {{wp|Pink Floyd| | * {{wp|Pink Floyd|Regent Sound}}, 1993 | ||
* {{wp|Blondie| | * {{wp|Blondie|Brünette}}, 1979, 2008 | ||
* [[Souzo Riot]], 1991 | * [[Souzo Riot]], 1991 | ||
* {{wp|Oasis (band)| | * {{wp|Oasis (band)|Sanctuary}}, 1997 | ||
* [[The Morning Sun Club]], 2011 | * [[The Morning Sun Club]], 2011 | ||
* {{wp|Arctic Monkeys| | * {{wp|Arctic Monkeys|Mardy Bums}}, 2021 | ||
* {{wp|Charli XCX|Emme ZMX}}, 2018 | * {{wp|Charli XCX|Emme ZMX}}, 2018 | ||
* {{wp|Billie Eilish|Violaine Rousseau}}, 2022 | * {{wp|Billie Eilish|Violaine Rousseau}}, 2022 | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 11 November 2023
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| Address | Aviènd d'Ercole 1 Teràçio TE0454  Montecara |
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| Public transit | VM |
| Parking | 150 underground, VIP only |
| Owner | State of Montecara |
| Operator | Xógi Naxonàli s.a.i. |
| Capacity | 18,500 |
| Record attendance | 19,125 7 May 1994 The Easy Riders concert |
| Field size | 105 × 68 m |
| Surface | Hybrid grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1939 |
| Renovated | 2012 |
| Rebuilt | 1989 |
| Tenants | |
| Montecara national football team SB Montecara | |
Stadio Aureà, known for branding purposes as Aeracara Stadio Aureà, is the national stadium of Montecara. It is home to professional football team SB Montecara and the Montecaran men's and women's national football teams. In addition to its football field, the stadium includes facilities for track and field competitions. The stadium is also used as a venue for concerts and other live events.
The current structure dates from 1989, when the original stadium from 1939 was rebuilt. A renovation undertaken in 2012 modernized the stadium, particularly the media and communications facilities.
History
Original structure
- Newly independent Montecara was strapped for cash and hadn't established credit internationally
- Stadium site was on gravelly landfill by the bay
- Simple design consisting mostly of tiered seating along one side of the field, few amenities, people could easily just stand and watch a game for free if they wanted (you paid for a seat and shade)
- Track part of original design
1989 rebuild
- Near-total rebuild. Original seating tier preserved and incorporated into new structure that surrounded the field
- Added modern stadium amenities which had been absent before like training and administrative facilities, modern dressing rooms, a team store, underground parking, concession stands, covered seating, private boxes, press facilities, better floodlighting
2012 renovation improved press facilities, private box interior design, communications infrastructure, elevators and escalators, electronic ticketing and turnstile system, security
Architecture and design
Stands
- Original stand
- New stands (inc. arches)
- Supporters v. visitors seating
Field
- Hybrid grass
Arena
- Boxes
- Training and medical facilities
- Office space
- Press facilities
- Vending/concessions
Amenities
- Underground parking
- Helipad
Football
Opening match
Other notable matches
Other sports
The stadium includes a running track built to Invictus Games specifications, as well as facilities for other track and field events like the high jump, long jump, and throwing events including the javelin, shot put, discus, and hammer.
Concerts
The stadium has hosted dozens of musical performances beginning with The Easy Riders in 1968. Some of the most notable include:
- The Easy Riders, 1968, 1994
- Jupiter Starling, 1987
- Regent Sound, 1993
- Brünette, 1979, 2008
- Souzo Riot, 1991
- Sanctuary, 1997
- The Morning Sun Club, 2011
- Mardy Bums, 2021
- Emme ZMX, 2018
- Violaine Rousseau, 2022
Access
Public transit is provided by VM.