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Co-op Live Arena in Manchester faced multiple cancellations, disappointing fans and artists like Liam Gallagher and Olivia Rodrigo. The venue's technical issues led to rescheduled shows, jokes about performing in Lidl, and a shift of gigs to other arenas. Fans expressed frustration and shared memes online.

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The story revolves around the turmoil surrounding the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. Initially set to be a promising concert hall, it quickly turned into a center of jokes and criticism after numerous cancellations and postponements of performances [1][3][8]. Frustrated fans, who were looking forward to attending various gigs, found themselves out of pocket and deeply disappointed due to the sudden changes in the concert schedules [4][14]. The situation escalated to the point where even well-known artists like Barry Manilow and Olivia Rodrigo had to move their scheduled gigs from the Co-op Live Arena to alternative venues [7][19].

The chaotic turn of events led to widespread mockery and disappointment, with one teenager expressing deep sadness over the cancellations, equating it to the pain of sitting for exams [6]. Liam Gallagher, one of the artists affected by the venue's issues, joked about performing in a Lidl store if the Co-op Live Arena was not ready for his show [8]. The Co-op Live Arena faced severe backlash and challenges, trying to salvage the situation and making amends with the upset fans [5].

As Co-op Live struggled to resolve the ongoing problems, Manchester's AO Arena began taking over some of the gigs that were originally planned at the troubled venue [15][21]. This transfer of events left fans, artists, and industry insiders questioning and speculating about the future of Co-op Live Arena and the impact of its mismanagement on the music scene in Manchester [22][23]. Overall, the saga of the Co-op Live Arena's disastrous opening and subsequent cancellations highlighted the fragility of event management and the profound consequences it can have on fans, artists, and the music industry as a whole [27].

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Recent Coverage

UK concert hall becomes center of jokes after cancellation: 'Manchester's fire festival'

mediarunsearchcouk - 14 days ago - Olivia Rodrigo, Slipknot and Megan the Stallion are some of the artists who have performed at Co-Op Live. England's self-described “largest indoor arena”, Cooperative direct, did not please its audience....

Co-Op Live Arena say they’re “finding a way to help make it right” with frustrated and out-of-pocket fans after show cancellations

NME - 15 days ago - Organisers at Co-Op Live in Manchester have told fans that they are now “finding a way to help make it right" following show cancellations.

This teenage fan gutted at the Co-op Live cancellations took us right back to the pain of sitting our GCSEs

ThePoke - 15 days ago - If you want to encapsulate just how disappointed people were at the cancellation of all those Co-op Live gigs this week as a result of the on-going chaos at the Manchester venue, then this is surely it. It’s a teenage fan who was gutted not just at missing out at not seeing American rapper A […]

Barry Manilow latest to move gig from Manchester's Co-op Live - as Liam Gallagher jokes he'll perform in Lidl

SkyNews - 15 days ago - The 80-year-old US singer's husband said on social media that a gig scheduled for 19 May at the Co-op will go ahead at a different venue if the £365m arena fails to open in time.

Co-op distance themselves from Manchester’s Live Arena

Far Out Magazine - 15 days ago - After a disastrous opening, and repeated missteps, Co-op have released a statement distancing themselves from the running of Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

What's going on at Manchester's Co-op Live? The arena plagued with problems and postponements

SkyNews - 15 days ago - Manchester Co-op Live will be the UK's biggest indoor arena when it opens - but exactly when that will happen is proving hard to pin down as issues with the building mean a slew of stars postponing or moving their shows.

Liam Gallagher issues tongue-in-cheek warning to Manchester Co-op Live arena bosses: ‘I’ll gig in Lidl’

The Independent - 15 days ago - Lidl by Lidl: Former Oasis star promises fans will still get to see him perform if the new venue isn’t ready in time

Manchester’s Co-op Live Apologizes For Disastrous Opening, Liam Gallagher Says He’ll Play Lidl Instead If It’s Not Ready Next Month

Stereogum - 15 days ago - Yesterday, the new Manchester venue Co-op Live — the largest arena in the UK — canceled its opening concerts again after weeks of postponements. Thousands of fans who lined up to see A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie were told to leave, and Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming Guts Tour dates were pushed back. Today, Co-op Live shared a statement and a new opening schedule.