After a nightmare few weeks for the arena and gig-goers Manchester’s Co-op Live has finally opened its doors.
In a happy accident, following all the cancellations and postponements it was left to Guy Garvey and Bury boys Elbow to open up the new £365million venue next door to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. They did it in style with a right Manc love in finally getting things up and running for a venue that had been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Our gallery has some of the best pictures from the night, and gives you an idea of what you’ll find inside - from grab and go food outlets to bars serving £7.95 pints.
1. Elbow Co-op Live
A first look inside the bowl ahead of the action getting under way at Co-op Live | Manchester World Photo: Manchester World
2. Elbow Co-op Live
One of the grab and go Co-op outlets available - selling canned drinks and snacks. | Manchester World Photo: Manchester World
3. Elbow Co-op Live
The concourse of the AMP Club - one of the exclusive sections of the venue on the second floor. | Manchester World Photo: Manchester World
4. Elbow Co-op Live
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey during the opening night at Co-op Live. Picture: Sophie Traynor | Sophie Traynor Photo: Sophie Traynor