WeBuyCars Dome explained

WeBuyCars Dome
Address:Northumberland Rd and Olievenhout Ave
Northriding
Randburg
2161 South Africa
Location:Northgate Shopping Centre
Coordinates:-26.0632°N 27.9432°W
Opened:8 April 1998 (arena)
Closed:7 September 2021 (arena)
Owner:WeBuyCars
Operator:Reed Venue Management
Architect:Bentel Abramson & Partners
Project Manager:BMR Partnership
Structural Engineer:Lillicrap Crutchfield
Main Contractors:Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon
Former Names:MTN Sundome (1998–2001)
The Dome at Northgate (2001–2004)
Coca-Cola Dome (2004–2015)
TicketPro Dome (2015–2021)
Seating Capacity:20,000 seats (arena)
+1,000 vehicles (showroom)

The WeBuyCars Dome, previously known as the TicketPro Dome, Coca-Cola Dome, The Dome at Northgate, and MTN Sundome, is a defunct indoor arena and car showroom located in Randburg, north of Johannesburg, South Africa. The showroom accommodates over 1,000 vehicles and covers about 11,000 square metres. The Dome opened on 8 April 1998 with a concert by Diana Ross in front of a 15,000 strong audience. Nelson Mandela made a surprise appearance on stage during the official opening.[1] The arena closed on 7 September 2021 due to being sold; as of March 2022, it is now used as a car showroom.[2]

Location

The WeBuyCars Dome is situated adjacent to Northgate Shopping Centre on the corner of Olievenhout Avenue and Northumberland Road, in the suburb North Riding, a short distance west of the N1/Western Bypass highway.

The venue is 45 km from O. R. Tambo International Airport, 16 km from Lanseria Airport and 20 km from the Sandton business centre.

Historical events

On 8 May 2005, Avril Lavigne held a concert Bonez Tour in support of her second studio album, Under My Skin.

On 20 May 2001, Irish vocal pop band Westlife held a concert for their Where Dreams Come True Tour supporting their album Coast to Coast.

On 25 October 2015, South African hip hop recording artist Cassper Nyovest announced that tickets to his upcoming show at the venue titled #FillUpTheDome had sold out. He is the first South African hip hop act to accomplish this feat.

On 1 and 2 May 2016, American pop-R&B diva Mariah Carey performed at the Dome for The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour.

On 5 August 2017, the NBA Africa Game was held at the Dome.[3]

From 18 to 21 July 2018, American singer-songwriter Katy Perry performed at the Dome as part of her .

On 13–14 April 2019, British singer Sam Smith performed at the dome as part of their The Thrill of It All Tour.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: SOUTH AFRICA: DIANA ROSS PERFORMS HER FIRST CONCERT IN SOUTH AFRICA. Reuters Archive Licensing. 6 March 2019.
  2. Web site: WeBuyCars Dome – a super-showroom accommodating 1,000 vehicles – opens its doors.
  3. News: Getting to know Africa's flashy basketball arenas. 10 December 2020 . . 2 September 2019.