Co-op Live brings in Gary Roden as general manager

Co-op Live has appointed former Ticketmaster executive Gary Roden as executive director and general manager of the 23,500-capacity venue, which is set to open later this year.  Roden spent eight years at Ticketmaster UK and was most recently the senior vice-president of client development and commercial. In his new role, Roden will oversee the operation …

People on the move: NEC Group, Smart Pricer and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… NEC Group Ticketing and Arenas has revealed a new senior commercial team ahead of a busy 2023.  The team will be responsible for the programming of Utilita Arena Birmingham and Resorts World Arena, as well as decision making for the group’s premium …

Co-op Live opens bookings for first wave of events 

Co-op Live, a new arena under construction in Manchester, has opened bookings for its pre-opening and opening season events at the end of 2023 heading into 2024. The new 23,500-capacity area is set to announce its first wave of events in summer this year, as it heads towards its December 2023 opening. Co-op Live’s investors …