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May 2006

Wembley Arena's New Acoustics Should Silence Critics

Hodgson & Hodgson Group has installed new acoustic panels at the world famous Wembley Arena, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. The site, which is among the best known music venues in the world, is still the only permanent venue of its size in London but has attracted criticism in recent years for the standard of its acoustics.

To improve acoustics in the renovated arena, it was vital that noise reverberation around the building was reduced. After exhaustive research into available products, the Arena's management approached Hodgson & Hodgson to provide a proven and reliable solution within the 72 year old listed building. All four internal walls needed treatment and TufSound wall and ceiling panels were chosen for the job. The £35million renovation has now been completed at Wembley Arena which reopened in April 2006.

"We wanted to make sure that when we reopened it would be as London's number one venue" says Peter Tudor Wembley Arena's General Manager. "The acoustic performance of the arena is central to creating a superb experience both for performers and audiences, which is why we called in Hodgson & Hodgson to transform the quality of sound in the building".