A £50m revamp of the AO Arena in Manchester is set to start this summer and will see the venue undergo a complete 're-imagination' as it seeks to head off the expected competition it will face when the £365m Co-op Live arena opens in December 2023.
The project is expected to take three years to complete and will include new guest entrances, custom lounges and an upgraded concourse.
The standing floor capacity will also be increased and a complete overhaul of the backstage experience for artists and their crew.
