Aviva Arena Stop Motion: Bringing the venue to Life
A detailed scale model of the Aviva Arena venue brought to life through frame-by-frame stop motion animation, offering a creative and engaging perspective on the space ahead of opening.
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A detailed scale model of the Aviva Arena venue brought to life through frame-by-frame stop motion animation, offering a creative and engaging perspective on the space ahead of opening.
- Aviva Arena, named in February 2026 by operating company YTL Live, is expected to open in late 2028 to host more than 120 major events each year, welcoming over 1.4 million visitors and delivering unforgettable experiences for fans and artists alike
- The film, designed to showcase the arena’s interior and surrounding areas, features a hand-crafted scale model made in Bristol
- Aviva Arena, is the latest addition to Aviva’s portfolio of iconic venues, joining Aviva Stadium in Dublin and Aviva Studios in Manchester, further strengthening the brand’s presence at the heart of culture, sport and live experiences across the UK and Ireland
Through the magic of stop-motion film and a beautiful model crafted in Bristol, people can start to imagine the experiences it will deliver.
Phoebe Barter, Aviva’s Group Brand Director, said: "Aviva Arena will become a landmark destination for the South West of England, transforming Bristol’s iconic Brabazon Hangars - birthplace of all the UK’s Concorde supersonic jets - into a state-of-the-art live entertainment destination, together with the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and Aviva Studios in Manchester.
"It’s about bringing Aviva Arena to life now, well ahead of opening. Through the magic of stop-motion film and a beautiful model crafted in Bristol, people can start to imagine the experiences it will deliver from late 2028 onwards – from iconic music and major sporting events to unforgettable shared moments that will define the venue for years to come."
Andrew Billingham, CEO YTL Live, said: “Aviva Arena represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a world-class destination for live entertainment in the South West of England. This film offers an exciting glimpse of what’s to come, helping people visualise the scale, ambition and energy of the venue years before the doors open.”
“The transformation of the historic Brabazon Hangars into a 20,000-capacity arena is already capturing imaginations, and this beautifully crafted model brings that vision to life in a unique and engaging way. We’re proud to be working with Aviva to create a venue that will attract the biggest artists, sporting events and live experiences to the West of England, while celebrating Bristol’s remarkable heritage and creative spirit.”
Additional information:
About Scale Model Studios
- Scale Model Studios are a full-service stop-motion production studio based in London with an in-house pipeline spanning fabrication, animation, and direction.
- 24 individual frames were captured for every second of the film, taking over 60 hours of animation.
About YTL Live
- YTL Live is the operating company behind one of the UK’s most exciting upcoming entertainment complexes, housing Aviva Arena as well as conference and exhibition space. It also operates Spitfire Hangar, the recently opened community hub in Brabazon New Town.
- YTL Live will become a year-round entertainment complex welcoming global artists, spectacular shows and unforgettable experiences.
Royalty Free Music used in the film: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music. License code: 9HFN3DGEDDZBS73J. Artist: Lunar Years.
Watch the Behind the Scenes: Building Aviva Arena Scale Model video.
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