Tim Leiweke: Last News

Brand new image renders have been revealed for the upcoming Manchester-based Co-op Live arena.

It’s been a long wait for Olivia Rodrigo fans looking to see the singer live on tour in Manchester.

set to open three weeks ago with a performance from comedian Peter Kay, however this gig, along with a show by The Black Keys, was pushed back at the last minute due to the building not being ready.The delays continued from there, as organisers announced on May 1 that A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie‘s show was cancelled following a “venue-related technical issue”. Shortly afterwards, they also axed Olivia Rodrigo’s gigs – which left her “so disappointed” – as well as shows by Keane and Take That, with the latter relocating their dates to the rival AO Arena.Unsurprisingly, the slew of issues facing the arena led to music lovers coming forward to express their frustration at the postponements, and branded the venue as “Manchester’s own Fyre Festival”.The issue at hand was revealed to be due to part of the ventilation system falling from the ceiling during Boogie’s soundcheck, and the bosses of the venue being forced to keep the venue closed until it was safe.“If that was 15 minutes later, something catastrophic could have happened,” Tim Leiweke, chief executive of the arena’s operator Oak View Group, told BBC News.He also went on to explain that one of 95 pre-manufactured filters had fallen and landed in the standing area just before doors were set to open, and there had been “no way” to have known that it wasn’t installed correctly beforehand.Speaking with Financial Times, he went on to blame a shortage of labour workers at the venue for the series of delays, adding that organisers of Co-Op Live “couldn’t find people to work” to get the site ready in time.He echoed the sentiment to BBC too, explaining that the issue with the air vent was because those hired to install it “didn’t put the bolts in”.

Andy Burnham has said the opening of Co-op Live has ‘not been handled well’ after the 23,500-capacity venue suffered a nightmarish start to life.

As construction work continues around him, Tim Leiweke's optimism is unwavering.

The man behind Co-op Live has revealed exactly why the opening of Manchester's new arena has been delayed again. In an exclusive interview with the Manchester Evening News, Tim Leiweke explained why the £365m venue has pushed back Peter Kay's two performances for a second time and rescheduled The Black Keys' show tomorrow (April 27).

Manchester's brand new Co-Op Live arena has dramatically pulled MORE shows at the last minute amid news that the building is not yet ready to fully open. Peter Kay's gigs had already been rescheduled, but now they've been moved again to May 23 and 24.

Co-op Live bosses have confirmed that the venue will not open this weekend - with The Black Keys and next week's Peter Kay's gigs rescheduled. The £365m venue was due to open on Saturday evening with The Black Keys performing, however the gig has now been moved to Wednesday, May 15.

performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24 but following a test gig featuring Rick Astley at the weekend, the shows were moved to April 29 and 30 due to the venue’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.Organisers insisted they were “not embarrassed” by the postponements, saying they were now focused on “ensuring a consistent total power supply”.In an appearance on BBC North West Tonight, Managing Director Tim Leiweke echoed that sentiment (via Manchester Evening News). “I think it’s a source of commitment to safety and expectations and trying to make sure that when people come in the building we do it right.

Pop superstar Harry Styles is one of the named investors on the huge new £365mn Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

DEALSBMG has acquired the writer’s share of song royalties from Michael Münzing of 90s dance duo Snap, it having previously acquired the outfit’s recordings catalogue. “Snap are a cultural touchstone for the 90s which continues to resonate today, not just in streaming but also in sync”, says BMG EVP Repertoire & Marketing Maximilian Kolb. “We are pleased to have agreed terms with Michael Münzing which will allow us to further secure the value of these great works”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSVenue operator Oak View Group has appointed Ade Patton as CFO.

The fact that the bosses at Manchester's soon-to-be-completed Co-op Live arena are keeping land aside to accommodate flying taxis in the future goes to show just how far ahead their plans stretch.

Oak View Group, the global venue developer/investor co-founded by Irving Azoff and run by Tim Leiweke, is building a new $3 billion entertainment district in Las Vegas on 25 acres including an 850,000 square foot arena, amphitheater, casino and hotel.

DEALSGlobal venue company Oak View Group has signed a long-term deal to put Live Nation’s Ticketmaster in charge of ticketing for six of its venues: UBS Arena (New York), Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle), Moody Center (Austin), Coachella Valley Arena (Palm Desert), Savannah Arena, and the yet to open Co-op Live in Manchester. “I’ve had a long relationship with Ticketmaster”, says Oak View CEO Tim Leiweke.

That Harry Styles is investing in that new arena venue that is being built in Manchester because, well, I don’t know why. Who the fuck knows! Maybe Styles reckons now is the time to be investing in live music.

the prospective MSG Sphere in London (21,500).Plans for the arena have been given the green light by Manchester City Council this week.

LONDON — The northern U.K. city of Manchester is famous around the world for its rich musical heritage, with Joy Division/New Order, The Smiths and Oasis just a few of the well-known acts to have emerged from its red brick streets over the past 40 years.