Glory days: Co-op Live powers into year two
As a new report highlights the venue's £1.3bn economic contribution, SVP/GM Guy Dunstan details what's next for the UK's largest arena
News By James Hanley | 27 May 2025
Co-op Live boss Guy Dunstan has revealed his vision to take the “powerhouse” Manchester venue forward after it crowned its first year in business with an exclusive three-night stand by Bruce Springsteen.
The 23,500-cap “music-first” arena, developed by Oak View Group in partnership with City Football Group and Harry Styles, sold more than one million tickets in its first 12 months, hosting 105 events and securing a dozen UK-exclusive shows from luminaries such as the Eagles, Pearl Jam, Burna Boy…