Fans of Olivia Rodrigo received disappointing news this past Wednesday (May 1) when the singer announced changes to her touring schedule.
The 21-year-old star, who recently kicked off her Guts World Tour, gave back-to-back shows in Dublin, Ireland. After these performances, she was expected to take the stage in Manchester, England on the upcoming dates of May 3 and 4.
Regrettably, these Manchester concerts have been postponed.
Continue reading to uncover the details…
According to a BBC report, the postponement of Olivia‘s performances pertains to complications with the Co-op Live Arena. The venue’s opening has encountered multiple delays, which has also affected other artists such as A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.
In an Instagram story, Olivia reached out to her fans with heartfelt words regarding the situation.
“Hello! I’ve been having such a great time in Europe so far and I’m soooo disappointed that we’re unable to perform in Manchester due to on-going venue-related technical issues. we’re doing our best to reschedule the show. you can hold onto your tickets for further info or request a refund at your point of purchase. more info will be sent directly to ticket holders. im so bummed and i really hope to see you all soon,” her statement read.
We will continue to provide updates as we receive more information.
Some very special guests were spotted at Olivia‘s tour last month—did you catch who they were?
FAQs About Olivia Rodrigo’s Tour Change
Why were Olivia Rodrigo’s Manchester concerts postponed?
The postponement was due to ongoing venue-related technical issues with the Co-op Live Arena.
What should ticket holders do?
Ticket holders can either hold onto their tickets for further information regarding rescheduled dates or request a refund at their point of purchase.
Will more information be provided to ticket holders?
Yes, more information will be directly sent to those who have purchased tickets.
Are there other artists affected by this issue?
Yes, other artists including A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie have also had issues with the Co-op Live Arena.
Conclusion
For fans of Olivia Rodrigo, the news of postponed performances is surely a disappointment. However, with efforts being made to reschedule the shows and options provided for ticket holders, there is still hope for those looking forward to the ‘Guts World Tour.’ We empathize with fans and anticipate further updates, wishing for a speedy resolution to the venue complications in Manchester.