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Upcoming performances by OLIVIA Rodrigo in Manchester have been cancelled due to ongoing difficulties at The Co-Op Live venue.
The breakout American singer was scheduled to commence the UK segment of her Guts World Tour at the new arena this coming Friday and Saturday.
The exclusive information obtained by The Sun indicates that the aforementioned concerts have been cancelled due to unresolved technical issues at the Co-Op Live.
Event organizers are urgently trying to find new dates for these performances, but it remains uncertain whether this will be feasible.
Olivia Rodrigo, who achieved chart-topping success with her sophomore album ‘Guts’ last year, was reportedly very disappointed upon hearing the news.
This marks an additional setback for the venue, which already experienced the last-minute cancellation of a show by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie on Wednesday night, the third such incident since the venue’s planned opening.
Ahead of the evening performance at 6.40 pm, the arena disclosed that the show would be postponed, assuring ticket holders that further information would be provided shortly.
The venue’s statement on Twitter, shared as fans lined up for the event, read: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead.”
Following multiple delays and criticism over remarks he made about local music venues in the UK, Gary Roden, manager of Co-op Live, resigned last week.
With the Manchester concerts no longer proceeding, Olivia Rodrigo is now set to commence her UK tour in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro next Tuesday and Wednesday.
FAQ
- Why were Olivia Rodrigo’s Manchester concerts postponed?
- The concerts were postponed due to ongoing technical problems at The Co-Op Live venue.
- Will the postponed Manchester concerts be rescheduled?
- Organizers are trying to reschedule, but confirmation is still pending.
- Where will Olivia Rodrigo begin her UK tour now?
- The UK leg will now start with two shows at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
- Are ticket holders for the Manchester concerts being informed about the situation?
- Yes, ticket holders will receive further information in due course regarding the postponement.
- Has this venue faced similar issues before?
- Yes, there have been previous cancellations, including shows by Peter Kay and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.
Conclusion
The postponement of Olivia Rodrigo’s Manchester concerts adds to a string of tumultuous events at The Co-Op Live venue. Both fans and the performing artist are notably disappointed by these last-minute changes, and the scramble to reschedule underlines the challenges new venues may face. Enthusiasts of Rodrigo’s music in the UK will have to wait for further announcements regarding rescheduled dates or seek opportunities to see her perform at alternate locations like the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.