P&J Live Achieves Greener Arena Status
P&J Live, North-East Scotland’s largest live event venue, has achieved A Greener Arena (AGA) certification, bolstering its ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Having demonstrated independently verified green credentials to visitors and stakeholders, P&J Live is now officially recognised alongside just a handful of other arenas in the UK including sister ASM Global venues OVO Arena Wembley and first direct Leeds, as well as The O2 in London and OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
AGA is awarded by A Greener Future (AGF), a not-for-profit organisation which set the world’s first event sustainability standards and has evolved to become a leading authority in sustainability and event management, raising the bar for a more sustainable event ecosystem.
Rob Wicks, Managing Director of P&J Live, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded this certification – something which we have been working on for some time now. This officially recognises the great strides we’ve been taking on the greener arena and wider sustainability journey, exhibiting a significant engagement with the process of reducing negative environmental and social impacts on the planet and promoting and enhancing positive impacts.
“This certification is the latest step in our mission to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and credit must go to our teams across the business for the contribution they have made to securing this. We are already making leaps in progress, and with the full commitment of the venue’s staff and key stakeholders, we look forward to continuing this journey for years to come.”
P&J Live was credited with demonstrating a passionate drive to deliver a greener arena and a focus on improving practices going forwards.
Charlie Forbes, Certification Coordinator at AGF, said: “The team in Aberdeen has shown a determination to advance sustainability through considered resource use, protection and enhancement of local and wider natural environments, as well as positive social and community engagement.
“Everyone at AGF is very grateful for the efforts and achievements of arenas striving for AGA certification and we would like to thank P&J Live wholeheartedly for their efforts and actions to make the global live event industry greener.”
For more information on P&J Live’s sustainability journey, please visit : www.pandjlive.com/about/sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I buy a VIP View Bar Upgrade?
You can purchase a VIP View Bar Upgrade to selected events here. It includes early access, fast-track entry, complimentary drink on arrival and access to the View Bar before, during and post-show.
- How can I purchase tickets for a concert at P&J Live?
Tickets are available from our ticketing agents AXS on https://www.axs.com/uk and Seat Unique on https://pandjlive.seatunique.c...
P&J Live do not sell tickets directly and are unable to take ticket bookings directly over the phone. Tickets must be purchased online.
- How do I register for access to venue presale?
For certain events, venue presale tickets might be on offer. This means you'll be access tickets before they go on general sale.
To gain access to our exclusive venue presale, sign up to our newsletter here and we will send you an email with the presale link for tickets go on general sale! Please note you'll need to be signed up at least an hour before the sale starts!
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- How can I book a table at 195 Bar & Grill?
Our 195 Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience before selected shows at P&J Live. You can check availability and book a table here.
- Will I be able to purchase food at P&J Live?
There is a wide range of food and beverage options available to purchase for concerts and events, including catering outlets offering a variety of hot food options.
Please note - it is against venue policy to allow patrons to bring in their own food and drink to the venue. At P&J live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card payments, this is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction. There are therefore no cash machines on the TECA site.
- Is there parking available at P&J Live?
Yes, there is parking available on-site at P&J Live.
There are various ways to pay for your parking at P&J Live
On site payment machines: We accept both cash and card payments on site, pay on exit is required by entering your vehicle registration at any one of our machines located in the car parks. Please note payment machines only take coins and not notes.
APCOA Connect App: Up to 24 hour after you have left the venue, you can pay for your parking on the APCOA Connect App. Once you have downloaded the app, use location code 6680 for the Sub-T Car Park (underground) and location code 2356 for the Surface Car Park.
You can also pay for parking via the APCOA website here, click which car park you parked in and then you will be able to pay for parking.
- Can I pay by cash within P&J Live?
At P&J Live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card and contactless payments. This is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction.
There are no cash machines on the TECA sites.
- What bus can take me to P&J Live?
Regular buses will be coming in and out of the complex daily for public use. Details on bus routes and operators are still in discussion and any updates will be posted on the getting here page of the website.
Currently, the Stagecoach Service 727 runs regularly from Aberdeen City Centre to Aberdeen Airport, stopping in the TECA site as well as the 9A/X9 Service from Union Square to Inverurie. Updated timetables can be found here.
- How do I purchase accessible seating for a show at P&J Live?
Booking accessibility tickets has never been easier, this can now be booked online via AXS. If you are able or have someone to assist you please visit P&J Live's AXS Page, select the event you wish to see and click on ‘Wheelchair Tickets’ or ‘Ambulant Accessible Tickets’ to select your required seating and any companion tickets (if required).
Our seating configuration is flexible so the wheelchair and ambulant seating locations will vary from event to event, it is usual for us to have several locations for you to choose from, for wheelchair users; at the front of the flat floor seating beside the stage, a raised platform at the rear of the floor and also there are a few locations in our balcony area.
Further information on accessibility at the Venue can be found on our Accessibility page.