Co-Op make clear they do “do not own or run” Co-Op Live Arena, share “disappointment” at opening problems so far
nme.comopen with comedian Peter Kay on April 23 and 24, but the gigs were postponed to the end of April, and now later this month following a test event with Rick Astley on April 22.
Then, the arena was supposed to see The Black Keys perform on April 27; their shows were moved to May 15.On May 1, the venue failed to launch again after it was forced to pull A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s show just 10 minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”.
This was later confirmed to be a part of the air conditioning unit falling in the venue by a spokesperson for the venue; nobody was injured.
Since the discovery of the malfunctioning unit, shows for Olivia Rodrigo, Keane, and Take That have all been confirmed to have been cancelled at the Co-Op Live.Now, a Co-op Group spokesperson has clarified the name sponsor’s role in the venue and addressed the opening issues: “As naming rights sponsor for Co-Op Live we are disappointed with these further schedule changes.
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