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Major artist Arijit Singh postpones Co-op Live show due to ‘unforeseen medical circumstances’

'Your love and support are my strength'

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 2nd August 2024

One of the biggest acts set to play in Manchester this summer has had to postpone his gig due to ‘unforeseen medical circumstances’.

Award-winning Indian singer and composer Arijit Singh announced the news yesterday to his legions of fans.

The star – one of the most famous voices in Bollywood – said that he was ‘truly sorry for the disappointment’.

Arijit Singh had been lined up to play at Co-op Live in Manchester on 11 August.

The show promised to be packed with some of Bollywood’s biggest hits, with Arijit’s incredible voice featured in some huge films over the years.

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His summer touring schedule also included shows in London, Birmingham and Rotterdam – all of these shows have been pushed back.

Arijit has promised ‘an even more magical reunion’ when he is able to perform again later this year.

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His Manchester show has already been rescheduled to 22 September, so fans won’t have too long to wait.

Arijit Singh said in a statement shared online: “Dear Fans, It pains me to share that unforeseen medical circumstances have forced me to postpone our August concerts.

“I know how eagerly you were awaiting these shows and I’m truly sorry for the disappointment.

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“Your love and support are my strength. Let’s turn this pause into a promise of an even more magical reunion.”

He continued: “Thank you for your understanding, patience, and unwavering love.

“I can’t wait to create unforgettable memories with you all.

“With heartfelt apologies and endless gratitude. Arijit Singh.”

Existing tickets remain valid for the new dates.

Rescheduled dates for Arijit Singh including Manchester

  • 15 September – London (previous date 17 August)
  • 16 September – Birmingham (previous date 16 August)
  • 22 September – Manchester (previous date 11 August)

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Extra date added for festive screening of The Holiday with live orchestra in Manchester

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

You can watch The Holiday on a big screen with a live orchestra playing the soundtrack in Manchester this Christmas.

The Holiday is one of the best-loved Christmas films of all time.

In case you haven’t got around to watching it before, the 2006 romcom directed and produced by Nancy Meyers stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black, and tells the story of how two women, who have never met and live 6,000 miles apart, find themselves in the same exact place in life.

They meet online through a home exchange website, and impulsively switch homes for the holiday.

Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either wants or expects – a new romance.

An extra date has been added for a festive screening of The Holiday with live orchestra in Manchester / Credit: Universal Pictures

Since its release nearly two decades ago, watching The Holiday has become an annual tradition for millions worldwide every time the festive season rolls around – but how would you like to watch this classic in the most magical way possible? Streamed live onto a big screen in the theatre with a complete concert orchestra playing its soundtrack by the legendary Hans Zimmer? Well now you can this Christmas.

After a sell-out run in 2023, The Holiday In Concert will be going on a 16-date tour across the UK again this November and December, and will be taking place in the some of the country’s greatest concert halls – including The Bridgewater Hall here in Manchester.

The in-concert experience with a full orchestra and cinema-size screen is described as being an “incredibly unique” and “immersive” way to experience this cult-classic film.

Due to overwhelming demand for the Manchester show on Friday 6 December, a second date in our city has now been added to the tour’s run on Monday 23 December, and tickets for the new show are on sale at 10am tomorrow (Friday 13 September).

Liverpool, York, and Sheffield are some of the other northern English cities forming part of the tour, while the show will also be staged in London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Swansea, and more.

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You can get tickets when they go on sale here.

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New Haçienda book to be launched with event featuring all-star guest speaker lineup

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

A launch party is taking place for an exciting new collaborative book about an iconic Manchester nightclub venue.

New Century Hall is going to be hosting a one-of-a-kind event for a book written exclusively about Manchester’s clubbing epicentre, The Haçienda.

This new publication by Rebecca Hook will explain what the atmosphere of the famous nightclub was like from the perspective of everyone who was there at the time.

From performers and staff, to clubgoers themselves, The Haçienda: Threads features excerpts from well-known musicians like Happy Mondays’ Bez, and The Stone Roses’ Mani, as well as a foreword from New Order bassist, Peter Hook.

In its heyday, the legendary nightclub – which was founded Factory Records’ Tony Wilson, music manager Rob Gretton, and new-wave band New Order – saw performances from a long list of music giants, as well as being the venue for Madonna’s first UK performance, and three-time performers, Manchester band The Smiths.

A new Haçienda book will be launched with an event featuring an all-star guest speaker lineup / Credit: Supplied

The Haçienda also became a pioneer with the growth of the ‘Madchester‘ movement, thanks to its Ibiza Nights which ran in the late 80s. 

Oasis played this revolutionary venue in 1984 to celebrate the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe – with Noel Gallagher becoming a frequent visitor to the club when he wasn’t performing, hence why he’s set to be one of the guest speakers at the book launch event next month.

The launch party is taking place on Wednesday 9 October, and has an exciting timetable planned for the evening once doors open at 6pm.

Programming for the night includes welcome cocktails upon entry, an ‘In Conversation’ segment, a book signing, and then it’s all up to the DJ’s to soundtrack the rest of your night from 9pm until closing.

Throughout the night, there will be guest speakers reminiscing the legacy of The Haçienda – with the likes of Graeme Park, Peter Hook, Mani, Greg Wilson, as well as Noel.

If you want to relive the good old days of the legendary nightclub, you can get your hands on tickets to the launch event here.

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You can also purchase the book on its own here.

Featured Image – FAC51 The Hacienda (Supplied)

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