The owners of Manchester’s Co-Op Live are planning “the greatest arena in the world” for London
nme.commarred by issues ahead of its launch, with both Peter Kay and The Black Keys being forced to postpone their shows at the last minute.The 23,500-capacity venue – now the largest arena in the UK – has faced numerous controversies and teething problems in recent weeks, including arena boss Gary Roden’s own resignation.Speaking to The Telegraph, Leiweke said it could be up to a year before plans become official.
As for location, the investor said: “If you guessed Hammersmith, it would be a good guess.“We’re pretty focused on a particular site.
We’re excited about the site.”Elaborating on the provisional plans, he continued: “But I understand there’s a process, and we need to talk to neighbours, we need to talk to the community, we need to talk to the business leaders and to political leaders.
We’re going to play by their rules, I’m not going to get ahead of them.”Manchester’s Co-Op Live launch has not gone as planned, but the venue has reassured attendees that A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will perform on May 1 and Olivia Rodrigo from May 3 as planned.Kay’s gigs were set to be held on April 29 and 30 following the delay.
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