01/06/2012

Stage C Buys The Hammersmith Apollo

HMV have sold entertainment venue the Hammersmith Apollo to American-German joint venture Stage C for £32m.

The famous 9,000-capacity venue which has held concerts by bands from The Beatles to Queen, was bought by entertainment retailer HMV in 2010.

HMV chief Simon Fox said: "The Hammersmith Apollo is an iconic London venue and it has been a privilege to own it over the last three years."

(GK)

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