celeb news UK's newest arena cancels debut show for the 3rd time, Olivia concert at risk

[Gwendolyn]

 

Co-op Live's opening gig has been cancelled AGAIN - just minutes before the opening act was set to perform.

Thousands were expected to attend the venue's first gig with American rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie on Wednesday (May 1) after bosses promised the concert would go ahead as planned. But at 6:40pm, the venue took to X to tell fans the gig was cancelled due to a 'technical issue'.

 

Fans were told to 'leave the arena', with many already inside and long queues forming.

 

The £365m Eastlands arena was originally slated to open with a set of Peter Kay gigs starting on April 23. But following a test concert the previous Saturday, which saw capacity slashed amid concerns raised by emergency services, the Bolton comic's shows were pushed back twice.

 

 

 

The venue was rocked by another setback just days after when its general manager, Gary Roden, spectacularly quit after 12 months in the job. It follows comments Mr Roden made to the BBC about grassroots music venues sparked fury among fans in Manchester and beyond.

 

Co-op Live bosses then assured fans the venue would open in time for American rock band The Black Keys' gig on Saturday, April 27. But following concerns around an emergency services communication system, some remaining internal security systems, and fire safety measures, the show was pushed back to Wednesday, May 25.

 

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/live-first-gig-set-go-29093873

[Princess Aurora]

Oh wow

[KatyPrismSpirit]

good. safety first

[liquiddiamonds]

how do you open an arena to the public with all of these issues unsorted? ridiculous 

[butterflymimi]

yeah I just know my Keane show is going to get cancelled on Sunday and I'm already fuming 

[Richie.Valdez]

What happened to Manchester Arena? 

[madonnafan18]

44 minutes ago, Richie.Valdez said:

What happened to Manchester Arena? 

AO Arena is still open.

[STARFUCKER]

Olivias concert has been cancelled 

[Shelter]

18 minutes ago, STARFUCKER said:

Olivias concert has been cancelled