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Harry Styles announces surprise gig at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester – with tickets for £20

Pop star will celebrate the release of his new album ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ by playing it in full

The Independent UK

Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Analysis of official government data has found valuations of big arenas in the UK will rise by up to 300%, sending tax bills surging.

The Independent UK

Sam Fender and Chappell Roan help bring £1.2bn tourism boost to North West

Sam Fender, Chappell Roan and the Foo Fighters brought music tourists to Manchester, while Taylor Swift’s tour brought overseas fans to the UK.

Evening Standard

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Music fans share mixed reaction to BRITs departure from London : what to know about 2026 event

The iconic BRIT Awards will relocate from London to Manchester in 2026, prompting mixed reactions from music enthusiasts

Evening Standard

BRIT Awards moving to Manchester in 2026 after almost 50 years in London

The BRIT Awards will no longer be hosted at London's The O2 as of 2026.

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From early setbacks to a storming Springsteen show: Co-op Live, a year on

CEO of company behind arena in Manchester says he’s ‘proud of the bet we made’ as report details economic impact

The Guardian - UK

Co-op Live co-owner calls for regulation to help stop ticket touts

Tim Leiweke, boss of Oak View Group, said better technology and greater regulation was needed to stamp out illegal ticket resales.

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Massive Attack show at Co-op Live arena to offer 100% plant-based food

Band also encouraging gig-goers to follow their lead in taking the train to Manchester venue to reduce emissions

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re on the global map’: how Co-op Live bounced back from chaotic launch

Manchester music venue winning high praise from performers and concertgoers after being bitten by teething troubles

The Guardian - UK

Paul McCartney review – extraordinarily sublime and humblingly beautiful

Stretching an almost three-hour set from the Quarrymen through to the ‘final Beatles single’ this is like an arena-sized Last Night at the Proms, with Beatlemania

The Guardian - UK

Sir Paul McCartney says ‘it’s good to be back’ as UK leg of tour begins

The Beatles star played the Co-op Live arena in Manchester.

Evening Standard

Sam Fender review – cathartic songs delivered with passion and a humble presence

Even when the entire crowd of 23,000 are bellowing his ‘whoah-oh-ohs’, understated Fender quips ‘got some singers here, haven’t we?’ as if performing in a local boozer

The Guardian - UK

Derek Chisora: ‘Sometimes tears come out... then you have to be an animal’

Interview: Whether you want him to or not, the 41-year-old heavyweight won’t stop yet. Next up? Otto Wallin

The Independent UK

Sam Fender announces three huge stadium headline shows to promote new album ‘People Watching’

In a record booking that overtakes The Rolling Stones, Sam Fender has announced three huge stadium headline shows for next summer in support of his forthcoming new album ‘People Watching’.

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Jake Hadley has message for ‘idiot,’ ‘clown’ Muhammad Mokaev after UFC 304

Jake Hadley pulled off a short-notice upset to get back to .500 in the UFC when he outworked Caolan Loughran at UFC 304.

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Oban Elliott changes ‘infamous’ definition, wants spot on another big card after UFC 304

Former Cage Warriors standout Oban Elliott has won seven straight.

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Modestas Bukauskas likes the submission win at UFC 304, but loves he got to take his time

Former Cage Warriors light heavyweight champion Modestas Bukauskas now has won five of his past six.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sam Patterson says his fight IQ was always going to be too high for Kiefer Crosbie at UFC 304

Sam Patterson has back-to-back first-round submission wins – both of which were passed up for post-fight bonuses.

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Mick Parkin ready for top 15 and UFC headliners – if coaches say he is

Mick Parkin stayed unbeaten and got his first finish in the UFC when he took out Lukasz Brzeski in the first round at UFC 304.

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Shauna Bannon used UFC 304 fight week as a chance to take a break from hectic life

Shauna Bannon got back in the win column after a year on the sidelines when she outworked UFC newcomer Alice Ardelean.

The Independent UK

Nicki Minaj fans hit out at last-minute gig cancellation after Amsterdam arrest

Fans were gutted after waiting almost three hours for the US rapper to turn up, after her arrest delayed her journey from Amsterdam to Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Nicki Minaj says sorry to fans as Manchester gig cancelled after arrest

US rapper detained in Amsterdam on suspicion of ‘possessing soft drugs’ before being fined by Dutch police

The Guardian - UK

Nicki Minaj’s Manchester show postponed after Netherlands arrest

Rapper detained at Schiphol on suspicion of ‘possessing soft drugs’ hours before concert at Co-op Live

The Guardian - UK

Barry Manilow review – mellow master glides through his hits with grace

On his final tour, the 80-year-old gives fans a slick but satisfying treatment of his pleasantly cheesy oeuvre

The Conversation

Co-op Live: Manchester’s new concert venue was hit by delays, but a false start need not mean it’s blighted forever

The opening of any new business can be a nerve-wracking affair. Will everything work? Will things go wrong? Will the whole enterprise fall flat on its face?

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