Olivia Rodrigo says she's 'so disappointed' as her Manchester tour dates are ... trends now
Olivia Rodrigo’s shows in Manchester this week have been cancelled amid the chaos surrounding the opening of the city's £350m new venue The Co-Op Live.
The US star was scheduled to perform two dates as part of her Guts World Tour in Manchester on Friday and Saturday but in an Instagram statement on Wednesday night she announced they had been axed.
'I've been having such a great time in Europe so far and I'm sooooo disappointed that we're unable to perform in Manchester due to on-doing venue-related technical issues,' Olivia posted.
The singer said she and her team were 'doing our best to reschedule the show,' ending her statement by telling her followers: 'im so bummed and I really hope to see you all soon.'
The Co-Op Live also added a statement to Instagram, leading to hundreds of furious fans flooding their comments, with one declaring: 'You upset the wrong fan base.'
Olivia Rodrigo ’s shows in Manchester this week have been cancelled amid the chaos surrounding the opening of the city's major new venue The Co-Op Live
The US star was schedulled to perform two dates as part of her Guts World Tour in Manchester on Friday and Saturday
The venue announced that 'ticket holders can either hold onto their tickets or obtain a refund from their point of purchase' but fans voiced their frustration with one commenting: 'this has been booked since SEPTEMBER you knew it wouldn’t be ready in time.'
Other commented: 'okay but postponed to WHEN i have a job i need to book time off work ????'; 'Co-Flop Live. Manchester’s very own Willy Wonka Glasgow Experience. Well done all'; 'why rush to get this arena open if you guys aren’t completely ready? its not fair for people who are excited to see their favourite singers live!?'; 'Absolute shambles! Been looking forward to this for ages. People will lose money on trains and hotels. My sister and niece included.'
It is the latest disaster for the The Co-Op Live after fans turned up on Wednesday to see US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, only for the show to be cancelled at the very last moment.
As a result of the ongoing chaos and the delayed opening of Manchester's new £350m arena, Peter was regrettably forced to cancel yet another show on Friday.
The venue was due to open on April 23 and is expected to compete with the 02 Arena for some of the world's biggest sporting and music events.
Delays have seen Gary Roden, general manager of the venue quit after a slew of issues led to a delay in
