Manchester’s Co-op Live arena cancels opening event minutes before start time

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The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it’s even fully opened – with tonight’s gig being cancelled as concertgoers were already in the arena.

A post shared on social media at 6.40pm read: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead. We kindly ask fans to leave the area.

“Tickets holders will receive further information in due course.”

Attendees were allowed into the arena at 6.30pm and the gig was due to start at 8pm, according to the venue’s website.

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