The UK's largest indoor entertainment venue was meant to open last month but a series of issues have caused delays, triggering the cancellation of a series of high-profile gigs, with one event being cancelled just as fans arrived.
The beleaguered Co-op Live arena in Manchester has confirmed it will open on 14 May with rock band Elbow. The UK's largest indoor entertainment venue postponed its opening show for the third time last week after part of its ventilation and air conditioning system fell to the ground from the ceiling during a soundcheck. In a statement on Friday, Co-op Live said it was 'satisfied' after an inspection found the issue was an 'isolated manufacturing default'.
Read more on Sky News:When to look for the Northern Lights during huge solar stormJust Stop Oil protesters in their 80s target Magna Carta Co-op Live rescheduled its opening for 1 May but a 'venue-related technical issue' meant fans were told - via a post on the venue's social media at 6.40pm - Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's gig at 8pm that evening would be cancelled.
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