Barry Manilow has announced a "back up plan" to move his Manchester performance from the beleaguered Co-op Live after Take That moved their gigs and other shows were cancelled.
Take That said their shows next week will be moved from Co-op Live to the rival AO Arena due to "ongoing technical issues".
Manilow has also booked the AO Arena for his May 19 show as an alternative venue if the Co-op Arena is not ready, his manager announced in a social media post.
The new music venue, which has postponed its opening numerous times, said it will be taking "a short pause to events" before welcoming members of the public to the arena from May 14, when Elbow are due to play.
A statement from Co-op Live said this is to "fully ensure the safety and security of fans and artists" and allow for an "independent inspection of all elements of the arena ceiling" following an issue with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
A statement from Manilow's husband and manager Garry Kief said the star’s team shared the "concerns" of fans so had booked the AO Arena as "a back up plan".
"Right now, that’s a big IF. And we don’t know. We promise that we will let you know as soon as we know IF we have to move the concert from Co-op Live to AO Arena.
"Like you, we would love to have this resolved sooner than later."
On Thursday, pop rock group Keane, who have been celebrating 20 years of their debut album Hopes And Fears, said they were "really disappointed" as they revealed the postponement of their gig which had been scheduled for Sunday.
On Instagram, the band said they were "gutted", adding: "This is due to ongoing technical issues at the venue and is entirely beyond our control."
The statement added: "We are really disappointed that this has happened and are doing all we can to reschedule the show."
Vampire singer Olivia Rodrigo had been due to perform at the venue on May 3 and 4 as part of her Guts world tour but those shows have been postponed.
On Wednesday, the venue postponed its opening show just over an hour before rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was due to perform, confirming there was a problem during the soundcheck.
It is understood a nozzle from the ventilation and air conditioning system fell to the ground from the ceiling shortly before the event.
The American rapper’s gig is now scheduled to take place on May 4 at the AO Arena.
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