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Patrick McIntyre prepares Hydro for concert after netball matches

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Patrick McIntyre prepares Hydro for concert after netball matches

Summary

Patrick McIntyre and his team face a tight deadline to transform the OVO Hydro from a netball venue back into a concert setting for Simple Minds. The venue's netball fixtures will conclude by 15:00, requiring all preparations to be completed within six hours for the evening's performance. McIntyre has experience managing similar transitions, having recently overseen the setup for previous ceremonies and matches during these Commonwealth Games. The venue's capabilities allow for rapid transformations, but all necessary adjustments depend on the conclusion of the netball matches, which remain ongoing.

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By the Numbers

•OVO Hydro hosts both netball and concert events during the Commonwealth Games.
•Netball matches conclude around 15:00, with a concert set for later that evening.
•McIntyre leads a team of 120 in rapidly converting the venue.
•Previous successful transitions include the setup for the opening ceremony and netball matches.
•The tighter timeframe results from the compressed schedule of the Commonwealth Games.

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8:01 AMYahoo Sports — I have six hours to turn the Hydro from netball court into concert venue

What they're saying

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The compressed nature of the Commonwealth Games has resulted in the Hydro hosting opening and closing ceremonies, as well as netball fixtures.
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