Manchester’s soon to open 23,500 seat Indoor Arena has been granted its license by Manchester Council this morning
There were a number of objections to the granting of the license from councillors, residents, and its rival the AO Arena and the venue was forced to cut back on the numbers of its late night events
Executive Director and General Manager, Gary Roden, said of the decision
“We are delighted that Manchester City Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee has today voted to approve our application for a premises licence.
We are grateful to local councillors and residents for their engagement during the process and will remain committed to being the best possible neighbour to the local community up to opening and beyond.
Manchester deserves the best, and with the opening of Co-op Live just weeks away we’re excited to begin this new chapter in the city’s enviable cultural story.
This £365 million investment will transform the fan experience of live entertainment, bring international superstars to Manchester, set a new benchmark for large arenas around the world and deliver a significant economic boost to the entire North West region.”
