Co-op Live confirms act for opening gig after inspection into series of delays

Elbow will open the new Co-op Live venue next week (Picture: Gus Stewart/Redferns)After weeks of chaos, the new Co-op Live arena in Manchester finally has a date and an act for its opening gig.The new venue has been plagued with technical faults, but has said it has completed an inspection that should mean it can finally open its doors after a series of delays.Having now postponed its launch three times at the last minute when part of the ventilation system became detached, a statement has been