Co-op Live Manchester: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie gig to go ahead after arena opening cancelled twice

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The £365 million arena - which postponed its opening twice - is set to open with a show from American rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

The UK's biggest indoor arena it now set to open today, 1 May, with a show from American rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

The venue confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that shows from Olivia Rodrigo and Keane would also be going ahead this week on 3, 4 and 5 May.The comedian said he was "very disappointed" to have to reschedule his gigs again, writing on X: "To everybody with tickets, my apologies once again but unfortunately the Co-op Live still isn't ready and so, as yet, remains untested for a large-scale audience.

"Consequently, they are having to reschedule my two shows yet again ."The announcement followed a turbulent 24 hours for the arena, after the venue's General Manager, Gary Roden,On the eve of a test show at the venue with Rick Astley headlining, Mr Roden told ITV Granada Reports he was confident they would open on time, only to be forced to postpone the opening less than 24 hours later.

Speaking on Friday 26 April about the event opening the building, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group, who own the venue, said: "I never thought A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is going to open the building, but A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is going to open the building. God bless him. They will be the first.Co-op Live Arena is the largest indoor arena in the UK, with a maximum capacity of 23,500 people and is located near Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

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