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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England editor

Angry fans seek compensation from Co-op Live after third opening show axed

Venue seen from sky.
Bosses of Co-op Live have blamed Brexit, Covid and the weather for the cancellations. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

Angry concertgoers have demanded compensation from the troubled Co-op Live arena after it cancelled its opening concert for the third time, leaving thousands of young fans stranded in Manchester.

The venue announced minutes after the doors opened on Wednesday night that US star A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie would no longer be performing due to a “technical issue”.

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