Despite early controversies regarding sound quality and poor sight lines (which resulted in many fans walking out of the venues opening concert featuring Mick Jagger), the venue became popular with many international artists, including Lady Gaga and Micheal Jackson. It was also home to the Hopman Cup tennis tournement until 2011. In 2012, the new Perth Arena opened in the city centre. As a result, the Dome (then named Crown Dome) was no longer fnacially viable. It officially closed in early 2013, and was demolished in July and August to make way for a new carpark.