Manchester Co-Op Live announces major change for Billie Eilish gigs affecting all fans
Announced all the way back in April last year, the award-winning singer-songwriter is set to perform a run of four dates at the newly built Co-Op Live Arena on July 19, 20, 22 and 23.
Billie Eilish released her first single Ocean Eyes on SoundCloud in 2015 when she was just 13 years old. Her and her brother Finneas recorded the song in her bedroom.
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Ten years on from then, the Wildflower singer has now had a series of number one hits and albums, and has won a multitude of prestigious awards including two Oscars and nine Grammy's.
Her latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, was released in May 2024, shortly after the announcement of her tour of the same name, and contains hits including Wildflower, Guess, Lunch, The Greatest, among more.
Billie Eilish has always used her platform to advocate for climate and environment action, which includes promoting a plant-based diet.
In a first for Manchester Co-Op Live, the whole venue will be offering entirely plant-based food for every night that Billie Eilish performs there in July.
A statement on the Co-Op Live website reads: "Co-op Live will commit to a fully plant-based food menu, in alignment with Billie Eilish's dedication to environmental action.
"This one-off initiative underscores both the artist's and the venue's shared mission to lead the future of sustainable live entertainment.
"Across seven kitchens over three levels, you will be treated to a 100% plant-based menu featuring everything from the bespoke Billie Eilish Burrito and plant-based burgers to masala fries and vegan pizza."
A full list of the food items on offer can be found on the Co-Op Live website.
For Billie Eilish's gigs in London, the O2 also committed to offering fully plant-based food. Ahead of her show, a video played to fans talking about the initiative and encouraging fans to try eating plant-based for 30 days.
Her opening night at Co-Op Live is this Saturday, July 19, and there are a limited number of tickets still available for Billie's four gigs in Manchester over on Ticketmaster.
Billie Eilish will be supported in Manchester by American singer-songwriter Syd, who will take to the stage at 7pm, following general admission at 6pm.
Then, Billie Eilish herself is set to take to the stage at 8:15pm.
Full list of Billie Eilish dates in Manchester
July 19 - Co-op Live
July 20 - Co-op Live
July 22 - Co-op Live
July 23 - Co-op Live
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