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NME that comments made by Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena about grassroots venues are “disrespectful and disingenuous”.Earlier this week, the executive director of the major new 23,500 capacity venue said that some smaller venues in the UK are “poorly run” and dismissed calls for a £1 ticket levy on all gigs arena-sized and above.Gary Roden told the BBC he believes the levy is “too simplistic”, and says it should fall on the government rather than major arenas to support the live music ecosystem.“If the conversation stops being ‘Give me a quid’ and quite aggressive – if it changed to be, ‘What can we do together to help?’, that’s where I think we start to get into that apprenticeship conversation and all those different things that we want to work through,” he said.In response, Mark Davyd, CEO of the Music Venue Trust, has told NME that he believes Roden’s comments are “disrespectful and disingenuous”, while also highlighting the irony of making such “ill-judged, unnecessary and misleading” remarks on the week that their own venue was forced to postpone their own launch, due to a number of logistical problems.“It is regrettable that the owners of Co-Op Live have consistently declined invitations to engage properly in the discussion about the future of the UK’s live music ecosystem so that the team there could have a full understanding of the challenges and issues facing the grassroots music sector, venues, artists and promoters,” Davyd said.“This lack of willingness to play a role in that ecosystem unfortunately leads them to make ill-judged and poorly considered comments about the sector’s approach to the discussions, the professionalism of the people running the venues, the possibility for [Co-Op Live commercial partner]

BBC recently, where he discussed the proposed £1 ticket levy on all gigs arena-sized and above, to help secure the future of grassroots venues and artists.Roden said that he was “very aware it’s a hot topic”, and that he was “embracing the conversation”, but that he believed the levy was “too simplistic”.The report suggests that he thinks support should come directly from the government, and added that while he acknowledges the financial pressures on small venues, he thinks some of them are poorly run.“If the conversation stops being ‘Give me a quid’ and quite aggressive – if it changed to be, ‘What can we do together to help?’, that’s where I think we start to get into that apprenticeship conversation and all those different things that we want to work through,” he said.“We’ve got a list of ideas that we’re currently forming, and I think once we’ve been open six months or a year, we’ll be really able to add something very significant to the grassroots system in Manchester.”2/521.7% of all the shows will be performed by artists over retirement age. 8.6% of all the shows will be performed by artists under the age of 30.

Three teenagers have been sentenced for criminal damage after Rochdale Cenotaph was graffitied with the words 'free Palestine'.

A woman is keeping her late mother's campaign to keep a killer behind bars ongoing after her sister was raped and murdered.

A popular pub in Stockport could be set to reopen for the first time in four years following a 'complete remodel and refurbishment'.

Police have made an arrest after a 'man with a gun' in Wigan turned himself in. Armed officers descended on Billinge, Wigan, at around 2.30pm on Monday (April 22) following reports of a suspect with a firearm near two primary schools.

A former Greater Manchester Police officer's behaviour has been described as 'extremely odd' after she kept her uniform and some equipment when she was resigned from the force.

A Chester Zoo worker has been jailed after he stole more than £180,000 from his former employer to fund his gambling addiction.

For years I and other drivers have been carefully negotiating a notorious crossroads in the borough of Bury. Tens of thousands of vehicles daily go through it.

Police descended on some playing fields in Salford after an "unidentified item" was found. Officers received reports of the discovery in an area off Littleton Road, in Kersal, at 2pm on Sunday. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large police presence on the street, close to the junction with South Radford Street.

Gemma Atkinson has taken to social media to address a 'little rumour' after she was quizzed by fans when sharing a glimpse at her latest workout. The Hits Radio host looked as strong as ever as she shared videos of herself during her morning glutes and biceps workout.

Andy Burnham has pledged to support Manchester City in receiving 'fair and consistent treatment' from the Premier League. The English top-flight charged its champions with 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations in February following an investigation in 2018.

Two people were cut free from cars after a crash in Cheetham Hill last night.

A man wanted for questioning in relation to the Jill Dando murder bears a striking resemblance to a Serbian secret services assassin, an investigation has revealed.

A man has been charged with alleged offences following a crash involving a police car.

The massive new Co-op Live arena, which opened its doors to the public for the first time last night (April 20), has already come under fire from some people who have been shocked by the food and drink prices advertised - with a beer setting you back an eye-wateriing £8.95.

Alan Shearer believes Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Manchester United hierarchy may have already made their decision on Erik ten Hag's future as manager.

Beauty enthusiasts are singing the praises of a 'brilliant' anti-ageing serum that reportedly tackles all six common signs of ageing and dull skin.

Bernardo Silva was the unfortunate player to miss his penalty in Manchester City's shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League this week, but he used that frustration to bounce back against the odds to score the winner at Wembley to send the Blues into a second successive FA Cup final.

After months of training tens of thousands of people will take to the streets of the nation's capital to take parts in the famous TCS London Marathon. Sunday's huge race, which is in its 44th year, will see a record 50,000 athletes - from elite runners to charity fundraisers - take on the iconic 26.2-mile route.

From the outside, it appears to be a typical suburban home. However, this house on an ordinary street in Oxton, Wirral, just an hour's drive from Manchester city centre, hides a unique secret that remained hidden for three decades.

Peter Kay shows.The Bolton comedian was due to perform tomorrow (April 23) and Wednesday (April 24) but following a test gig featuring Rick Astley at the weekend, it has been decided that the dates will be moved to next Monday (April 29) and Tuesday (30) due to the venue’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.A statement from the venue said: “Following our first test event on Saturday, regretfully we have made the difficult decision to reschedule our two opening performances by Peter Kay. It is critical to ensure we have a consistent total power supply to our fully electric sustainable venue, the completion of which is a few days behind.An important update from Co-op Live.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton have made their red carpet debut as a duo at a star-filled event, seemingly affirming their relationship after weeks of gossip.

A gangster who once led the feared Gooch Gang has died in prison. Lee 'Cabbo' Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert, 24.

Manchester United are being linked with several potential new signings ahead of the summer transfer window.

New Manchester venue Co-op Live arena has announced that two upcoming Peter Kay gigs have been rescheduled, following concerns which were raised during the arena's first test event on Saturday.The venue had its first event on Saturday evening, although a number of ticket holders were told their tickets had been cancelled just a hour before the concert kicked off.Those who were able to attend saw Rick Astley, Danny Jones, and Everything Everything take to the stage. However, this test event appears to have sparked concerns that the building isn't quite ready just yet, leading to the cancellation of Peter's upcoming gigs.

Interpol have added four extra European shows to their ‘Antics’ 20th-anniversary tour, which will take place later this year.The album, released in 2004, was the band’s second studio album and peaked at Number 15 on the Billboard 200 and at Number 21 in the UK Albums Chart. The album’s singles included indie disco staples ‘Slow Hands’, ‘Evil’, alongside fan favourites ‘C’mere’ and ‘Narc’.The record cemented the band’s success after the seminal debut ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’ and went on to become a classic of the era.

Kate Middleton mixes high fashion with the high street and one of her go-to brands is Boden.

Police swarmed a street near two primary schools after a man was reportedly seen with a gun in Wigan. The man is reported to have made threats with the weapon before fleeing the scene in Billinge on Monday (April 22).