The ground on which big names such as Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart have performed across the past 26 years will soon become space for cars to park.

The Burswood Dome which has provided the venue for some of the world's biggest performers is set to be demolished.

Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron issued approval on Friday for the Dome to be demolished.

Mr Waldron said the Dome, owned by Crown Perth and had proved too expensive to maintain.

It had been kept in operation in recent years primarily to provide a venue for the Hopman Cup until Perth Arena was completed.