Manchester AO arena reportedly set to take some gigs from troubled Co-Op Live
nme.comperformances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24. However, following a test event with Rick Astley, the comedian’s gigs were moved to April 29 and 30 due to a failed power test.
Other gigs that were set to take place at the venue were later pushed back.Now, with uncertainty looming about when the venue will be able to overcome its “technical issues” and commence with the shows it has lined up, reports have emerged that rival Manchester venue, the AO Arena, is preparing to host some of the upcoming events initially planned for Co-Op Live.The reports were shared by Manchester Evening News today (May 2), which reported that organisers at the AO Arena are lining up staff to host at least two shows.These include the A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie gig, which was set to take place last night (May 1), but was cancelled after the doors opened following a “venue-related technical issue”.
At time of writing, an official rescheduled date for the gig has not yet been shared, but Manchester Evening News speculates that it is being rearranged for the AO Arena this weekend (April 4).The outlet also reported that the upcoming show by Keane may be rearranged, and looking to be held at the AO Arena instead of Co-Op Live.
Read more on nme.com