Co-op Live latest updates after MORE shows cancelled at crisis-hit new venue

The new Co-op Live arena has been plunged into further chaos after the opening gig was cancelled AGAIN as hundreds of fans queued outside.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's show at the troubled arena was cancelled at the last minute as hundreds of people queued outside. Fans were told to 'leave the area' after bosses said the concert would not be going ahead due to a 'technical issue'.

The decision came just ten minutes before the opening support act was due on stage. The M.E.N later revealed the gig was axed after part of an air conditioning unit fell from the gantry inside the venue prior to the start of the concert.

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After the disappointing news, bosses then announced that Olivia Rodrigo's two shows at the arena, which were due to take place on Friday and Saturday, would also be postponed. The latest embarrassment comes after weeks of turmoil at the £365m Eastlands venue, which saw capacity at a test gig slashed and several shows rescheduled amid emergency services concerns over the safety of the venue.

The venue's general manager, Gary Roden, spectacularly quit after 12 months in the job. It follows comments Mr Roden made to the BBC about grassroots music venues sparked fury among fans in Manchester and beyond.

Posting on X last night, Co-op Live said: "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. We deeply apologise for the significant inconvenience this will cause for many."

Many fans are now demanding an explanation on refunds and rescheduled dates. There are also