Seven UK cities shortlisted to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

The BBC today (Friday) confirmed the seven UK cities on the shortlist to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest next year.  Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield have been shortlisted to host the event. There were expressions of interest from 20 cities across all four nations that make up the United Kingdom. Applicants …

Co-op Live and Ticketmaster introduce VIP membership

Co-op Live, a new 23,500-capacity arena in Manchester set to open later next year, and its ticketing partner Ticketmaster are offering live music fans a membership to secure VIP experiences.  The pre-sale for the AMP membership will go live at 10am GMT Monday June 27 (today) before going on general sale 24 hours later.  Co-op …

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 …