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A bold new era for Hamilton’s downtown

By Meredith MacLeod
TD Coliseum offers a world-class experience for artists and fans in a reimagined, music-first venue that no longer feels like an arena. What has changed inside and what will it mean for the city? The media tours are done. The ceremonial ribbon has been cut. And…
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Maybe I’m amazed? No, I was astonished

By Stephen Metelsky
Neither Paul McCartney or the newly unveiled TD Coliseum disappointed when I was among a sold-out crowd for the grand opening of Hamilton’s downtown arena. Rock ‘n’ roll royalty came to Hamilton last evening when Sir Paul McCartney graced the stage at 8:15 p.m. for a voracious crowd…
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Re-opening act for Hamilton’s coliseum

By Meredith MacLeod
After 18 months and $300 million in renovations, Hamilton’s downtown entertainment complex will re-open as TD Coliseum on Nov. 21. It’s going to feel familiar — and entirely different. In many ways, TD Coliseum is a completely new, unrecognizable place. But for many Hamiltonians, it’s also a beloved…
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10 milestone shows at 101 York Boulevard

By Jamie Tennant
Hamilton’s downtown arena opened as Copps Coliseum in 1985 and was renamed FirstOntario Centre in 2014. In the 38 years before it closed in the summer of 2023 for a massive renovation, it has hosted some epic concerts.  What makes a show memorable? Size of crowd? Sales figures?…
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Paul McCartney to open TD Coliseum

By HCM
The legendary performer will be the first concert at Hamilton’s renovated downtown arena on Nov. 21. The legendary Paul McCartney will be the opening act at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on Nov. 21. He will make a stop in the city as part of his Got Back Tour, which…