The Co-op Live Arena

[staffsblue]

I’m surprised that so many are shocked at the cost of food and drinks at the new venue. This seems to be the case at places like this all the time.

I went to a theatre in York 3 years ago and got charged nearly £20 for a pint of IPA and a glass of wine!

I agree that it's surprising people are shocked by the price of food and drink at music and sports venues. I decided a long time ago to eat and drink before or after events for two reasons.

1. I want to remember what I'm watching and don't want to have to piss every 2 seconds.
2. I'd rather pay lower prices for better quality products at small independent outlets.

 

[City Hobgoblin]

We'll see I guess. Perhaps (as she sings herself) we already have her best, but I reckon "Sour" is a perfect album that'll be played in 50 years time; "Guts" is only let down by the abominable "Lacy" but "The Grudge" is incredible.

There was a recent survey that identified modern singers as using "I " and "my" and "me" much more than their predecessors. She seems to fit that profile.

 

[crooky]

God you lot are bloody miserable.

(And I love to see it...)

 

[bell_mcfc]

Silver lake bought the company that owns UFC and WWE so I expect we will see their UK events visiting over the years

I don’t know how much you follow mma.

We normally get 1 ‘fight night’ in the uk every year. Recently has been 2 ‘fight night’ events as a few more uk contenders. Now the Uk has 2 champs which is unprecedented.

This would be a pay per view which we did have one last year as Leon Edwards is now champ but in London. Really mixed reviews how that went, tickets incredibly expensive. 02 normally great for fight nights.

Last ppv in Manchester was ufc 204 and the main event walkout was 5am. I was there, it was incredible. I wonder if they are trying to replicate this as Manchester will allow it as opposed to London.

Unless Edwards and Aspinall really start dominating the sport can’t see another ppv next year. Big fight for Aspinall is Jones/Miocic winner and that doesn’t happen in UK. Leon doesn’t really move the needle in America though.

 

[mcfcblue20]

all in here please on co op live opening reactions

 

[East Level 2]

There's already a thread on Co-Op Live.

 

[Kompany Car]

There was a recent survey that identified modern singers as using "I " and "my" and "me" much more than their predecessors. She seems to fit that profile.

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[TinFoilHat]

Silver lake bought the company that owns UFC and WWE so I expect we will see their UK events visiting over the years

Charge 116....

 

[bigstanhibbert]

There was a recent survey that identified modern singers as using "I " and "my" and "me" much more than their predecessors. She seems to fit that profile

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Surely you mean Joan Armourplating

 

[Kompany Car]

Surely you mean Joan Armourplating

Or

 

[Segga]

9 quid a pint lol

 

[Marklr]

I wouldn't pay more than 40 quid to see a top band.

 

[blueparrot]

I wouldn't pay more than 40 quid to see a top band.

You won’t be seeing any top bands then. In fact doubt you’ll get to see many mid tier bands for less than £40. Bands that play 2/3000 capacity venues are charging around £40/50.

 

[Marklr]

You won’t be seeing any top bands then. In fact doubt you’ll get to see many mid tier bands for less than £40. Bands that play 2/3000 capacity venues are charging around £40/50.

I can't think of anything that's worth it. I paid £10 for a Bowie Ticket in 83...in today's money that's about 42 quid. That's what i'd pay to see him if he was able to reform.

 

[blueparrot]

I can't think of anything that's worth it. I paid £10 for a Bowie Ticket in 83...in today's money that's about 42 quid. That's what i'd pay to see him if he was able to reform.

Fair enough, I enjoy going to see bands, though in general avoid the big arenas,and hate stadium gigs. I prefer smaller venues 2000 ish but accept most bands I go and see will cost me anywhere from £35 up to £60, so its either pay it or don’t go. Any bands that play the COOP will be charging £80 upwards, I noticed the other week Stevie Nicks at the Glasgow Hydro was £200 and up I wouldn’t pay that but it was just about sold out.

 

[Marklr]

Fair enough, I enjoy going to see bands, though in general avoid the big arenas,and hate stadium gigs. I prefer smaller venues 2000 ish but accept most bands I go and see will cost me anywhere from £35 up to £60, so its either pay it or don’t go. Any bands that play the COOP will be charging £80 upwards, I noticed the other week Stevie Nicks at the Glasgow Hydro was £200 and up I wouldn’t pay that but it was just about sold out.

Geriatric rock rules, OK! I wonder how many of the audience are wearing those nappy things..

 

[bluemanchester]

Is that the prices? jesus

what ale is it?

Same standard as Mary D's I heard;-)

 

[urban genie]

 

[Blue Maverick]

Geriatric rock rules, OK! I wonder how many of the audience are wearing those nappy things..

At least you don’t need to queue for the bogs, it’s the future.

 

[Blue Mist]

9 quid a pint lol

That's nothing. Yesterday at Wembley there was a small stall selling rum and coke.
The 'rum' was in a plastic carton that had a pump mechanism. The barman pumped around 5 lots of rum into a large plastic container and then filled it with shite coke. He then poured into plastic glasses filled with ice. They were charging £8.50. There is no way you got a proper shot of rum. One bloke asked for no ice and they refused to serve him.

There was a queue !!!!