Hard Rock Live (Atlantic City)

Hard Rock Live
Full name	Hard Rock Live Etess Arena
Former names	The Arena at Trump Taj Mahal (planning/construction); Etess Arena (1990-2016)
Address	1000 Boardwalk; Atlantic City, NJ 08401-7415
Location	Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Coordinates	39°21′31.15″N 74°25′11.2″W / 39.3586528°N 74.419778°W
Public transit	Atlantic City Rail Terminal (via shuttle) Atlantic City Line
Owner	Hard Rock International
Operator	Hard Rock Entertainment
Capacity	7,000; 5,200 (1991-2016)
Construction
Opened	April 28, 1990
Renovated	2017-18
Closed	October 10, 2016
Reopened	June 29, 2018
Website
	Venue Website

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, formerly known as Etess Arena, ^[1] is a multi-purpose arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey located at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Originally opening in April 1990^[2] as a part of the Trump Taj Mahal, the arena seats over 5,000 for music and sporting events.^[3]

About

The arena was named after Mark Grossinger Etess, a former president and COO of Trump Plaza, who perished in an October 1989 helicopter crash.^[4]

Despite the Indian theme of the Trump Taj Mahal, the Etess Arena was designed with a contemporary feel, based upon the club scene in England.^[5]

The venue's first concert performance was by Elton John on May 18, 1990. Donald Trump was originally in negotiations to have Madonna open the venue during her Blond Ambition World Tour (1990), but plans fell through.^[6] Her first concert in Atlantic City came 16 years later during with her Confessions Tour, which was held at the Boardwalk Hall.

As part of the hotel/casino complex's sale to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, who rebuilt it as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the venue reopened as Hard Rock Live on June 29, 2018.^[7] Boxing and mixed martial arts matches are also held in the arena.^[8]

Noted performers

References

^ Danzis, David; Bilinski, Molly (June 28, 2018). "Atlantic City Hard Rock, Ocean Resort open early". The Press of Atlantic City. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
^ Trump, Donald; Meredith McIver (2004). Trump:How to get Rich. New York City: Random House, Inc. p. 284. ISBN 0345481038.
^ Waddell, Ray (11 October 2003). "Casino shows are not just for comps". Billboard Magazine. 115 (41). Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: TQ-2.
^ Beston, Chuck (1990-10-01). "Official dedication for the Etess Arena". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
^ "Trump Taj Mahal-Mark G. Etess Arena". The Seats. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
^ Schwartz, Sonny (1990-01-31). "Trump keeps quiet about Madonna plans". Press of Atlantic City: E7.
^ "Hard Rock ready to roll in Atlantic City with huge music lineup, opening date revealed". NJ.com. Advance Publications. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
^ "Boxing is making a comeback in Atlantic City". pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.

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[1] Danzis, David; Bilinski, Molly (June 28, 2018). "Atlantic City Hard Rock, Ocean Resort open early". The Press of Atlantic City. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

[2] Trump, Donald; Meredith McIver (2004). Trump:How to get Rich. New York City: Random House, Inc. p. 284. ISBN 0345481038.

[3] Waddell, Ray (11 October 2003). "Casino shows are not just for comps". Billboard Magazine. 115 (41). Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: TQ-2.

[4] Beston, Chuck (1990-10-01). "Official dedication for the Etess Arena". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 2010-08-12.

[5] "Trump Taj Mahal-Mark G. Etess Arena". The Seats. Retrieved 2010-08-12.

[6] Schwartz, Sonny (1990-01-31). "Trump keeps quiet about Madonna plans". Press of Atlantic City: E7.

[7] "Hard Rock ready to roll in Atlantic City with huge music lineup, opening date revealed". NJ.com. Advance Publications. Retrieved 2018-04-18.

[8] "Boxing is making a comeback in Atlantic City". pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.

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