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The Bristol Arena is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Bristol, England that is currently in planning. It is due to open in 2009 although negotiations are still ongoing between the city council, regional development agency and developers with regard to how it will be financed. Local residents are due to be consulted towards the end of 2006 - for more information on that process see [1]. Once completed, it will host concerts and sporting events. Image File history File links Current_sport. ... ARENA may refer to either: Nationalist Republican Alliance, a political party in El Salvador. ... Bristol (IPA: ) is a city, unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, 115 miles (185 km) west of London and between the cities of Bath, Gloucester and the borough of Swindon. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...