One of the biggest Bollywood stage shows to take place across the globe will descend on Co-op Live Manchester this May. THE BOLLYWOOD BIG ONE will unite some of the biggest and most celebrated superstars from the Indian film industry on the stage of the UK’s latest and largest live entertainment arena on the Bank Holiday weekend of Sunday 4th May, kickstarting its national tour.
A once-in-a-lifetime moment for Bollywood fans across generations, THE BOLLYWOOD BIG ONE marks one of the biggest Bollywood concerts of this magnitude, scale and grandiose to take place the world over, uniting the crème of Bollywood superstardom on a global stage. Bollywood royalty and silver screen heavyweight, Salman Khan, will join an ensemble of veteran and new gen superstars, including the evergreen and undisputed dancing queen, Madhuri Dixit; the screen idols of a new generation, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff; and some of the finest leading ladies in Bollywood today, Sara Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon and Disha Patani, with further surprise artist announcements to follow. Comedians and national treasures, Sunil Grover and Manish Paul, will be hosting.
The UK’s now biggest arena, Co-op Live is purpose built to showcase the best live entertainment from around the world, making it the perfect venue to welcome a stage show of this scale and grandeur and the first time in 25 years that Bollywood glitterati will be gracing the stage in the City of Manchester – an iconic moment for which the promoters are proud to be hosting the show at Co-op Live.
Beyond live music, Co-op Live has become a cultural hub reflecting the rich diversity of the UK and welcoming world class talent both domestically and internationally. Offering a fan experience like never before, it boasts an innovative, smart ‘bowl’ design that makes it feel the most intimate for audiences. Attracting the greatest acts across live music, sport, comedy, family and award shows, Co-op Live has been built for the planet, harnessing renewable energy, smart building technology and toilets that flush with rainwater as part of a wide range of sustainable initiatives.
Ensuring inclusivity and access for all, the state-of-the-art venue features hearing loops and audio enhancements built into the arena; multi-faith prayer rooms; step free access at every entrance; and gender-neutral facilities among other features. Supporting the convenience retailer Co-op’s core brand values, the venue’s ‘Gigs that Give Back’ initiative is generating at least £1 million annually for the Co-op Foundation to support causes on local and national levels, including delivering on its youth-led strategy.
THE BOLLYWOOD BIG ONE signifies a rites of passage moment for the leading pioneer of the global Bollywood stage show over the past 40 years, Farhath Hussain. The dream concert turned reality by the internationally-renowned show promoter is a joint collaboration between India and the UK, helmed by Hussain’s FH Group.
THE BOLLYWOOD BIG ONE will present a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Indian film fans and audiences. Featuring a talent lineup of such combined star power and global fandom, the stage show will set a whole new precedent and brand name in the live event space internationally. With demand and bookings expected from across the globe, ticket prices will be structured as affordable as possible, to ensure no one misses out.
The UK being home to the oldest and most established overseas South Asian diaspora makes it the perfect location for this iconic stage show tour, which will hail a historic socio-cultural moment for the community. The milestone tour will provide a showcase to the world of the strength and global impact of the diaspora and its cultural staple, Bollywood.
Pre Sale tickets go live on Tuesday 11th March, 10am
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