Co-op Live

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Inside Co-op Live: Manchester's Newest £365m Arena Making Waves

Co-op Live - Harry Styles - Manchester - Peter Kay - Rick Astley - UK Entertainment Industry

Discover the latest on Co-op Live, Manchester's £365m arena backed by Harry Styles and Peter Kay, and the recent ticket mishaps before its grand opening!

Co-op Live, the latest addition to Manchester's entertainment scene, is making headlines as the city's newest £365 million arena. Backed by the likes of Harry Styles and with big names like Peter Kay involved, the venue promises to lure major events away from London’s traditional venues. However, the arena faced a minor setback when tickets were unexpectedly cancelled for a test show, causing disappointment among fans eagerly awaiting its premiere.

Despite the ticket mishap, the excitement surrounding Co-op Live remains palpable as it prepares to officially open its doors. The arena's upcoming lineup features star-studded acts, from Peter Kay to Barry Manilow, attracting thousands of eager fans to this state-of-the-art venue. Located near the iconic Manchester City stadium, Co-op Live is poised to become a focal point for entertainment in the region, promising unforgettable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

As final preparations are underway for the grand opening, the buzz around Co-op Live continues to grow. The arena's proximity to popular landmarks and its impressive lineup of events signal a bright future for this new entertainment hub in Manchester. With a capacity to host large-scale shows and the support of industry heavyweights, Co-op Live is set to redefine the concert experience in the city and beyond.

In a surprising turn of events, a test event at Co-op Live had to reduce its capacity, causing a stir among fans looking forward to the Rick Astley gig. Despite this hiccup, the arena's management promptly apologized and assured fans that such incidents would not affect future shows. This commitment to delivering top-notch entertainment experiences reflects the dedication of the team behind Co-op Live in ensuring a seamless transition into the spotlight of Manchester's entertainment scene.

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Co-op Live, Manchester's £365m new arena, opens with big ... (BBC News)

A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.

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New £365m Manchester arena 'Co-op Live' set to open its doors (The Independent)

The Co-op Live arena, which cost £365m to build, will be officially opened by comedian Peter Kay.

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Apology after tickets cancelled at Manchester's Co-op Live test event (ITV News)

Organisers have apologised for cancelling tickets to a test show at Manchester's new multimillion pound concert venue. | ITV News Granada.

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Co-op Live ticket holders turned away hours before test event (Manchester Evening News)

Co-op Live was set to welcome 11,000 fans to its first-ever show starring Rick Astley tonight - but bosses have been forced to reduce its capacity at short ...

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Co-op Live bosses apologise as arena test gig tickets cancelled (BBC News)

Bosses say they had to cancel some tickets for the Rick Astley gig to test the venue "effectively".

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Inside UK's new £365 million Co-Op Live Arena as venue set to rival ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The schedule of full gigs starring huge acts - from Peter Kay to Barry Manilow - will attract many thousands more excited fans to the Co-Op Live Arena in ...

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Final preparations underway as Manchester's Co-op Live prepares ... (Key 103)

Ahead of its grand opening next week, final preparations are being held at Manchester's newest event space, the Co-op Live, with a test event taking place.

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Co-op Live is finally about to open... but what does it mean for its ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The arena is located at the heart of the Etihad Campus - right next to the Manchester City stadium - so it's fair to say that residents of this area have long ...

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Co-op Live drink and food prices including £8.95 pints and £11.50 ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

For a pie and a pint you're looking at near £18.

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Thousands 'fuming' after tickets cancelled for Co-op Live arena ... (The Guardian)

Rick Astley sang for staff, VIPs and press in test event at UK's biggest indoor arena ahead of opening.

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Bolton's Peter Kay tickets for Co-Op Live still selling (The Bolton News)

The Bolton comedian was announced as the first person in the world to perform at the new venue which is finally opening this week. The 50-year-old revealed the ...

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First Look Inside The £365m Co-op Live Arena Backed By Harry ... (Secret Manchester)

The UK's largest and most sustainable live entertainment venue has finally opened its doors with a test event featuring a performance from Rick Astley.

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Rick Astley roars Co-op Live to life in first 'test' gig at vast new arena (Manchester Evening News)

The 'Never Gonna Give You Up' hitmaker helped open the brand new £365 Co-op Live arena.

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