The O2 opens £15,000-a-year members club

The O2 has launched its new VIP members club, and revealed the £15,000-a-year venue will be named The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways.

The 1,150-square-metre space was first announced in April, and features a restaurant, a bar and a private walkway 70 feet above the arena.

Members will be able to watch the O2’s roughly 200 event per year from the 300-capacity space.

The O2 also revealed today that Qatar Airways will be the naming rights partner for the exclusive venue. 

Matt Botten, senior director of premium seating at The O2, said: “We’re so excited to be opening the doors to The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways, and to be doing this with a naming rights partner who so perfectly complements the level of premium hospitality that members can expect when visiting the space. It’s been our biggest investment in premium to date at The O2, and the attention to detail within the space is second to none – it really does reimagine what premium hospitality in a UK arena can offer.

““The O2 has become synonymous with hosting some of the most iconic artist residencies over the last 16 years – from Prince and Elton John, to most recently six nights of Madonna. Up to this point, we’ve had an impressive 92 residencies at The O2, and it felt fitting to honour this new premium space as our 93rd, given that the design of the space has been so heavily influenced by our musical heritage. The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways is the ultimate space to entertain and be entertained, and we can’t wait to welcome members to enjoy the space for a packed year of world-class events at The O2.”

Thierry Antinori, chief commercial officer at Qatar Airways, said: “We are proud of this new partnership and to be the naming rights partner of this impeccable premium lounge at The O2 – The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways. The O2 arena has hosted some of the world’s most iconic entertainers and events, bringing people together to witness culturally defining performances.”

The launch comes after a record-breaking year in which the O2 sold 2.5 million tickets, boosted by events including Elton John’s farewell shows.