An arena can boast all the cutting edge facilities in the world, but that would count for little without the talent to draw crowds inside on a regular basis. Of course, heritage acts are a reliable short-term fix, but where are the new headliners, the stars of the here and now? It’s a question trotted out ad nauseum but thankfully, at this level at least, garners a positive response.

Music Week analysed the calendars of arenas in London, Manchester and ...