Co-op Live

A huge thank you to TheStadiumBusiness for recognising our achievements in sustainability and our overall next-generation offering to the live entertainment sector with two shortlisted nominations for the Design & Development Awards 2024. We're honoured to be shortlisted alongside our peers for the Sustainability Delivered and Project Of The Year Awards, as we wrap up our 40th incredible headline event since opening our doors in May. We're giving back to the people and planet whilst offering a unique, purpose-built live experience for artists and fans, and this is only the beginning.

We’re honoured to be the only UK arena on the legendary Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s European tour, with two exceptional nights scheduled to take place at Co-op Live. It’s another landmark announcement in a series of globally celebrated events, in a year that has and will see us host UFC’s huge UK event, the MTV EMAs and two nights of Paul McCartney among others. With 2025 taking shape, we vowed to bring the biggest and best to the North West of England and we continue to do just that.

It was great to host the first Manchester City fan zone at Co-op Live ahead of their home game against Brentford this weekend.    We worked with City to welcome nearly 2000 fans into The Street to enjoy over two hours of pre-match entertainment.    As the campus develops we'll continue to work with our local partners to offer unique events and truly world-class experiences across sports and entertainment. Manchester City Football Club City Football Group

Oak View Group and us are delighted to welcome Guy Dunstan as our General Manager and Senior Vice President, joining the UK's largest live entertainment arena from 21 October 2024. With over 35 incredible shows under our belt, Guy's appointment launches us into the next phase of Co-op Live, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in live events and venues, as well as a formative background chairing celebrated industry bodies. Find out more about Guy's vision for Co-op Live in his interview with Billboard here: https://lnkd.in/eUm2zYKh

Come and join Co-op Live's team of experts, as we search for a new Event Accountant to support the financial controller on event P&L budgets, event settlements both pre and post events. As we launch into an Autumn of incredible events, there really is no better time to join the UK's largest live entertainment arena. To find out more about this role and others at Co-op Live, head here: https://lnkd.in/enzsBhXw

We are delighted to once again be teaming up with Manchester's own new music festival and industry conference Beyond The Music. Last year offered a truly exceptional experience, and this year is shaping up to be even stronger, showcasing the best new talent across the city's iconic Northern Quarter venues, alongside hosting some invaluable conversations about the future of the music industry. We're honoured to continue to celebrate the city's acclaimed legacy, and look forward to joining our friends from Manchester and further afield from the 9 -12 October 2024. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eHib286Q

Following his four incredible sold out shows at Co-op Live, and with the Oasis reunion well and truly underway, we're delighted to have teamed up with Liam Gallagher to donate to his chosen charity Happy Doggo, and to find a home for the iconic globe from his Manchester performances inside the venue. It all forms part of our ongoing commitment to support charities and causes that performers are linked to, as well as donating over £1m a year to the Co-op Foundation. https://lnkd.in/eiMhH-xv

A huge thank you to everyone who came to our Community Open House Event last week. It was an absolute delight to welcome our friends, family and neighbours into Co-op Live to experience the UK's largest live entertainment arena like never before, including a unique opportunity to take to the stage and an exclusive behind the scenes tour. Thank you also to Co-op and Swizzels for bringing the fun (and the treats), and making sure our fans had the absolute best day. And to all the amazing performers, helpers, stewards, and our incredible in-house team. We couldn't do this without the people of Manchester, and we thank you for that.

After an incredible 3 months of shows, we're looking to expand our team with a brand new Venue Manager, Building Security Manager, and Premium Service Coordinator. Come and join the UK's largest live entertainment arena as we look towards hosting even more shows by the biggest and best, including becoming the home of the MTV EMAs. 🌟 Venue Manager: https://lnkd.in/eF8mEEEi 🌟 Building Security Manager: https://lnkd.in/e_cPKXzm 🌟 Premium Service Coordinator: https://lnkd.in/eZuABqrN Find out more about working at Co-op Live, and see all of our casual and full-time vacancies, here: https://lnkd.in/enzsBhXw

We're delighted to be included in Bloomberg's Two Night Minimum focus on Manchester, highlighting the impact of the UK's largest live entertainment arena on the ever-growing vibrant city. We're continually honoured to call this city home, and to be part of the next chapter in the city's cultural growth alongside some stellar venues, restaurants, bars and attractions. There really is no place like home. https://lnkd.in/emYFd2vV