Co-op Live
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Coop live, prepare to queue!!
This is the 2nd time we have been to the Coop Live. First time last September, where i did email to complain (no response) This was due to paying for Backstage Club and then not being let in for over an hour from the time slot giving. This time was to see Billie Elish. The gig itself was amazing which is why I have put 2 stars. The sound,production and staging was great and Billie made sure it was fantastic. It's the venue itself and the event management that let it down. (Not all) I echo people's concerns with the seating. The rows are small and getting past people is tight. My worry is this is where under 16s have to sit with adults and can be scary close to the edge of barriers. The other issue is the system to get in. Queues around the Ethihad. We were door D and had to queue with F to then eventually end up in F door. Considering doors opened at 6 and there was still people queuing around the stadium at half 7 and Billie was on at 8.15 I imagine a few people missed the start. Which seems to be an issue at every gig and no one seems to be doing anything about it Considering people are paying a lot of money for tickets, and I felt really sad for the young people who were there to see their idol and were let down by the event. The woman who was holding the D sign down at the ethihad entrance was awful - when asked why this 1 queue system which made no sense, her response 'we have 20000 ppl to get in' we said other venues don't have this issue and she wasn't having any of it. Was just rude. Everyone echoed the same thing, it was ridiculous and unnecessary considering there are entrances around the whole building. They need to come up with a better system. If doors open at 6 and ppl are still queuing at 8 something is seriously wrong. There are plenty of coop staff who are lovely and the guys on the door doing bag checks were good, a shout out to their manager who kept up positive reinforcement and told them they were doing a great job!!! We don't want to come back to coop again, my daughter however does like the venue but something needs to change!! I imagine lots of people going away disappointed!!