Co-op Live, the UK’s largest indoor arena and one of the world’s most sustainable live entertainment venues, is proud to announce a new partnership with OVO, a leading energy provider. This collaboration strengthens Co-op Live’s commitment to sustainability while enhancing the experience for music fans and OVO customers alike.
Through this partnership, Co-op Live and OVO will champion shared values of sustainability and decarbonisation. OVO’s mission to make energy better for people and the planet aligns seamlessly with Co-op Live’s commitment to setting a new, greener standard for live entertainment venues.
As part of the partnership, OVO customers will gain exclusive access to purchase tickets to Co-op Live shows via OVO Live – OVO’s customer loyalty and reward programme within music.
Through OVO Live, OVO rewards greener actions through music, inspiring people to become part of a movement towards a brighter, lower carbon future while offering them priority access to some of the UK’s most iconic music venues. OVO customers can sign up to OVO Live for exclusive ticket access, dedicated entrances, lounges, and regular competitions.
The partnership will see Co-op Live help drive OVO Live’s roll out its new ‘For the Atmosphere’ campaign, celebrating and amplifying live music atmospheres whilst also inspiring and rewarding greener actions, driving further awareness and engagement in consumer decarbonisation.
Dedicated seats within the OVO Lounge at Co-op Live will offer guests an unparalleled experience, allowing them to unwind in style at the exclusive space overlooking the arena bowl, including their seats to enjoy world-class performances.
Guy Dunstan, General Manager and Senior Vice President at Co-op Live, commented: “Co-op Live was built with sustainability at its core, and partnering with OVO reinforces our commitment to driving consumer engagement in decarbonisation as well as reducing our environmental impact.
“By working together, we’re not only creating unforgettable live entertainment experiences but also inspiring positive change towards a greener future.”
James Watts, Head of Brand Sponsorship & Experiential: “At OVO we believe music can be a powerful and inspiring way to drive progress towards decarbonisation and we’re so excited to see Co-op Live become our newest venue partner.
“We’re so proud to work with venue partners who are leading the way on sustainability whilst also delivering a consistently fantastic guest experience for our customers. At OVO, we share their commitment to protect our planet whilst celebrating and amplifying the power of live music events.”
Since its inception in 2009, OVO has been trusted by around four million customers across the UK, with a bold Plan Zero strategy to achieve true net zero by 2035, OVO is actively supporting renewable power projects and helping customers transition to a cleaner energy future.
Co-op Live continues to redefine the live entertainment experience, prioritising environmental responsibility without compromising on world-class performances. The partnership with OVO is another step forward in making live music greener and more accessible for fans who care about the planet.
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For more information, contact:
Ben Tipple, Communications Director, Co-op Live – btipple@cooplive.com
Kezia Tirayoh, We Are Indigo – kezia@weareindigopr.com
About Co-op Live:
Co-op Live is the UK’s newest premier venue located on the Etihad Campus in the heart of Manchester. The 23,500-capacity arena features over 120 nights a year of unique entertainment, emerging as the largest arena in the UK, a testament to the unrivalled partnership between Oak View Group (OVG), City Football Group (CFG), Harry Styles, and Co-op.
Distinguished as a world-class, planet-friendly venue deeply rooted in the local community, Co-op Live is one of the world’s most sustainable and socially responsible venues delivering on Co-op’s vision of a fairer world within the entertainment industry.
With an impressive array of food and drink concessions, including bars, premium restaurants, lounges, and club spaces, Co-op Live sets the standard for live entertainment in the music industry today. Venue excellence extends to the innovative ‘Smart Bowl’ design with cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art acoustics, crafted to offer an intimate and immersive sensory experience for all patrons.
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About OVO:
In 2009, OVO was born to make energy better for people and the planet. Today, OVO is trusted by around four million customers with their home energy, EV charging, green tech upgrades, and more.
OVO is getting the UK ready for a greener, fairer future – supporting new renewable power projects in communities across the country. Not only is OVO bringing low carbon tech into homes, it’s finding smart ways to cut costs for customers – making heat pumps, solar panels, and electric cars more accessible. Behind all this work is Plan Zero: the bold, science-backed sustainability strategy, which sets out how OVO will become a true net zero business by 2035.
This progress can only happen with a culture fit for the future. OVO’s multiple awards include the Best Place to Work for Women in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2023, which also saw the company coming in the Top 10 for Very Big Organisation.
Co-op Live becomes the latest and fourth venue partner to join OVO Live, in addition to OVO Hydro in Glasgow, OVO Arena Wembley London and The O2 arena London which joined in 2024. The addition of Co-op Live allows OVO to reward its customers across Manchester, the midlands and the north, in addition to Scotland, London and the south.
OVO also won Company of the Decade at the BusinessGreen Leaders’ Awards 2020.
