Bosses at the new arena next to the Etihad Stadium say they are now in the process of booking the first acts to perform at the new venue.
Co-op Live say they are now officially open for bookings and in talks with promoters over the first wave of shows for when it throws open its door at the end of next year. The venue, which with a capacity of 23,500 is set to become the biggest indoor arena in the UK, say there has already been "enormous interest" and that the first dates are expected to be booked up quickly.
Announcements of who will be the first artists to grace its stage are set to be made this summer. The £350 million project is the brainchild of American entertainment firm The Oak View Group (OVG) and is a joint venture with Manchester City owners the City Football Group.
