It is used for numerous touring events, including music groups, comedians and theatre groups. Performers who have played at the venue include Adele, The Who, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, My Bloody Valentine, Manic Street Preachers, Barenaked Ladies, Oasis, The Smiths, Iron Maiden (1980, 1981), David Bowie, Tin Machine, Queen, Paul Rodgers, Gary Moore, Lily Allen, James Bay, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel (in 2005 and 2015 - the 2015 show was notable as it featured the surviving musicians from the original second line up, Jim Cregan, Stuart Elliott, and Duncan Mackay), Take That, NXT UK, and Shane Filan of Westlife.