Why sports districts like Birmingham City’s are the future of stadiums Sport Business On-pitch glory will always be the ultimate prize, but ambitious sports investors are now looking beyond traditional matchday revenues and exploring ways to diversify income, enabling reinvestment into areas that support on-pitch performance and secure a more robust future. This strategic shift also recognises that sport, particularly its physical infrastructure, presents a powerful opportunity for [...]
Barclays agrees O2 Arena and Co-op Live deals in major coup Sport Business Banking giant Barclays this morning announced an expansion to their sponsorship portfolio, agreeing deals with the O2 Arena and Co-op Live. The duo of multi-year partnerships will see the firm become the founding partner of Manchester-based Co-op Live and the principal partner of Greenwich’s O2 Arena. An agreement with the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena – which [...]
Plans to build UK’s largest arena in London revealed by Co-op Live owner Business The live entertainment giant which co-owns the UK’s largest indoor arena, Co-op Live, is looking at building up to two new venues in London at a cost of around £1.5bn. Speaking to Morning Wire, Oak View Group (OVG) chief executive Tim Leiweke revealed plans for up to two arenas are currently being considered with the [...]
Co-op Live rakes in millions after overcoming disastrous launch March 3, 2025 Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena, bounced back from a disastrous launch to rake in millions during its first year in operation. The £365m Manchester venue hit national headlines at the start of 2024 when its grand opening was delayed several times. The fall out led to the resignation of boss Gary Roden days [...]
Co-op Live boss promoted after leading recovery from disastrous launch September 16, 2024 The boss of Manchester’s Co-op Live arena has been promoted after leading its recovery following a disastrous launch earlier this year. Rebecca Kane Burton took over the reigns at the £365m arena by Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium in April after its previous boss resigned after a series of problems and delays generated national headlines. Gary [...]
Co-op Live: How Manchester’s new icon turned into a national joke May 3, 2024 The Co-op Live has turned into a national Jon Robinson
Co-op Live arena: What about my concert tickets? May 2, 2024 The Co-Op Live arena has yet another week of chaos which has led to even more concerts being cancelled or postponed, as the Manchester-based venue struggles with setbacks
Gig economy: O2 Arena posts record revenue April 28, 2024 New numbers out from the O2 arena show the venue earned over £500,000 a day as revenue was up 12 per cent and it put on more shows.
Man behind O2 Arena plots rival London venue April 21, 2024 The American businessman behind Manchester’s new £365m Co-op Live arena is considering building a second glitzy venue in the UK, this time in Hammersmith, arguing the capital is underserved by its current entertainment options.