Following the latest cancellation at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has announced that he will be performing at a different venue. The artist had been scheduled to perform at the £365 million venue on Wednesday evening, leaving hundreds of fans disappointed when they were handed letters stating that the show had been cancelled due to unspecified technical reasons. This concert cancellation is the latest in a growing line of setbacks for the arena, which is the largest in the UK.
A statement from the American artist, whose real name is Julius Dubose, was posted on social media platform X. Dubose confirmed that the Manchester gig has been rescheduled for this Saturday at the AO Arena. He said, “We won’t give up that easy, let’s go!” The AO Arena also took to social media to confirm the concert. It posted, “It’s going to be a brilliant night and we can’t wait to see you all here.”
In addition to the problems faced by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, the Co-op Live arena has also seen shows by other artists cancelled including rock band The Black Keys, popstar Olivia Rodrigo and comedian Peter Kay. The arena, which is owned by Oak View Group, refused to provide any details to the concertgoers as to why these shows were cancelled. Tickets for the cancelled event at Co-op Live are still valid for the upcoming gig.
A spokesman for the arena stated that Ticketmaster would release more information in due course. It is yet unknown when the premium venue will regain its rhythm after experiencing a series of cancellations and setbacks. Meanwhile, the AO Arena has offered to host the show, potentially saving fans from another major disappointment
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