ON September 30, the OVO Hydro celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The Glasgow Times is marking the milestone with a week of special features dedicated to the famous venue and its impact on the city.
In her office, tucked away inside the maze of backstage corridors and rooms which fill the Clydeside venue, a table has pride of place. Under its glass top, lovingly preserved, are tickets from dozens of gigs over the years. There is a story behind each one.
More than 10 million people have come through the doors of the Hydro since it opened on September 30, 2013, for concerts, comedy, sports events, awards ceremonies and more., followed by the Jesus Christ Superstar UK Tour, Fleetwood Mac and Bruno Mars. Around 80,000 people attended those events in the first week alone.
The venue has also had an impact on Glasgow, particularly in the surrounding streets of Finnieston. Stylish new bars, restaurants and hotels have sprung up in an area historically connected to the shipyards and heavy industry.
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