First look inside £365m Co-op Live Europe's biggest indoor arena

"This is a first look inside £365m Co-op Live which is now Europe's biggest indoor arena With a capacity of 23,500 it is positioning itself as one of the UK’s most significant gig venues, looking to attract both homegrown and international talent. The large-scale arena was built by BAM Construction UK and is a joint venture between Oak View Group (OVG), co-founded by music mogul Irving Azoff, and City Football Group. As well as backing and investment from pop superstar Harry Styles, concert promoters Simon Moran and Denis Desmond were also linked last year, as were SJM holdings. What sets it apart from other venues, according to Co-op Live’s opening team, is its ‘music-first’ philosophy. The arena boasts the largest floor space of any indoor venue, tiered seating that brings fans closer to the artists and space for just over 9,000 standing gig-goers. Continue reading on the Manchester Evening News: First look inside Co-Op Live in Manchester"