Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena has postponed a performance by American musician Olivia Rodrigo scheduled to take place as part of her Guts World Tour due to “venue-related technical issues”.
The £365m venue, the UK’s largest indoor arena, was hit by a problem during soundcheck just an hour before A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s scheduled performance on Wednesday. The opening show has been postponed for the third time.
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Two hours after A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s cancellation, the venue announced that Rodrigo would not be performing on May 3rd and 4th.
“Due to ongoing venue-related technical issues, Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour performances scheduled for May 3rd and 4th have been postponed,” said a statement from Ru.
“Ticket holders can keep their tickets or receive a refund at the time of purchase.”
Rodrigo, a three-time Grammy Award winner, is on his Guts Tour across the United States from March to April, performing at London’s O2 Arena on May 14th, 15th, 17th, and 18th. I plan to do it.
This comes after A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie admitted that “something happened” during soundcheck at the venue on Wednesday, which led to the cancellation of the show.
“I’m excited about this situation, but safety first, Manchester, I understand. Stay tuned for more information,” he said.
Ten minutes after doors opened for what was to be the first official event, venue managers issued a statement canceling the performance as fans formed a line outside waiting to get in.
Tim Leiweke, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Oak View Group, said: “The safety and security of everyone who visits and collaborates with Co-op Live is our top priority and we cannot and will not hold events until it is completely safe.” To do.
“Today was a very unexpected situation, but we definitely made the right decision. We deeply apologize for the significant impact this has had on our ticket holders and fans.”
Meanwhile, the cooperative group said it was “disappointed” by the announcement and would ask Oakview Group for a “full explanation”.
“As the naming rights sponsor of Co-op Live, we are shocked by the incident that led to the late cancellation of tonight’s show at the arena,” a Co-op Group spokesperson said.
“While we are relieved that no one was injured, we share the disappointment and frustration of ticket holders, many of whom are members of the Co-op Live, over the continued delay and disruption to the opening of the Co-op Live. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to everyone who was looking forward to participating in the event. ”