Tag: Manchester


OVG boss plans splashy venue in London

OVG Tim Leiweke on future London venue

The American businessman behind Manchester’s new £365m Co-op Live Arena – whose opening has been delayed for a second time and is now scheduled to open on May 1st – is considering building a second glitzy venue in the United Kingdom, this time in Hammersmith, London, arguing the... » Read more


In-a-soup Co-op Live Arena top gun quits

Co-op Live arena issues new renderings

The General Manager of Manchester’s (UK) troubled Co-op Live Arena has resigned after a series of problems and delays. ‘BBC’ stated that Gary Roden has quit his role days after comedian Peter Kay’s opening shows were canceled this week, as the £365m venue was not ready on time. The... » Read more


Co-op Live opening on ice over power issues

Co-op Live Arena postpones opening date

The United Kingdom’s (UK’s) largest and newest arena – the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester – has postponed its opening night with just 24 hours notice after work failed to finish on time. The opening day has been pushed back by one week following a preview show that saw a number of... » Read more


Co-op Live premium offerings snapped up

Co-op Live suits sell out

Premium offerings at the stunning new Co-op Live arena in Manchester are selling out fast, according to the venue. With just over a month to go until the arena opens its doors to up to 23,500 fans per show, premium clients continue to be attracted to the UK’s newest and largest live entertainment... » Read more


Bold-exciting vision to redevelop Old Trafford

Task force installed for new ManUnited Stadium

A joint task force has been created to explore options for regenerating the Old Trafford area of Greater Manchester (UK), with the development of a world-class football stadium at the heart of the project. ‘Manchester United’ stated that the ‘Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force’ will bring... » Read more


Co-op Live April opening with Peter Kay act

Co-op Live Arena will open April 23rd

The Oak View Group’s (OVG’s) Co-op Live, the United Kingdom’s largest live entertainment arena, has announced that comedian Peter Kay will open the Manchester venue in April. ‘Access All Areas’ stated that Kay, who is from Greater Manchester, will perform at the 23,500-seat arena on April... » Read more


À la mode AO Arena capacity increase

Capacity increase for AO Arena

The AO Arena in Manchester, England (UK) announced that through its redevelopment, its total capacity will increase to 23,000, including a 100 percent increase in the standing floor capacity, to 6,200. ‘tpimagazine.com’ stated that this is supported by a brand-new lower concourse designed to... » Read more


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