Co-Op make clear they do “do not own or run” Co-Op Live Arena, share “disappointment” at opening problems so far

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open 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.