{"id":120032,"date":"2025-05-21T14:42:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/120032\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T14:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:42:13","slug":"barclays-announce-huge-partnership-with-co-op-live-in-manchester-and-the-o2-what-it-means-for-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/120032\/","title":{"rendered":"Barclays announce huge partnership with Co-op Live in Manchester and The O2 &#8211; what it means for customers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new deal will be of interest to Barclays Bank customers &#8211; who will get access to &#8220;specially reserved tickets&#8221; at Co-op Live and The O2<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_DBR_MEN_1305525Coop_03.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Barclays have announced a new partnership with Co-op Live in Manchester(Image: Co-op Live)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Banking giant Barclays has announced major brand partnerships with two of the biggest and busiest live music venues in the UK &#8211; Manchester&#8217;s Co-op Live and The O2 in London.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The high street lender has become &#8220;Founding Partner&#8221; of Co-op Live, and &#8220;Principal Partner&#8221; of The O2 in what is understood to be a multi-year deal with both venues announced on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Barclays say its customers can &#8220;now snap up specially reserved tickets across both venues and gain access to premium lounges and hospitality suites at The O2 and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/co-op-live\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Co-op Live<\/a>, offering unique experiences and some of the best views across both venues.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It has pointed to the UK arena exclusives being staged at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/music-nightlife-news\/co-op-live-boss-lifts-31546767\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester\u2019s Co-op Live<\/a> by the likes of Robbie Williams, Morrissey and Olivia Rodrigo this summer, as well as Lady Gaga kickstarting her European tour at London\u2019s The O2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The latest sponsorship deals come as Barclays celebrate 25 years offering what it says is &#8220;unparalleled access to the biggest moments in music, sport and the arts through their committed sponsorships.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Tom Corbett, Managing Director of Sponsorship and Client Experience at Barclays, said: &#8220;We\u2019re thrilled to announce our new partnerships with Co-op Live and The O2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;These world-class venues join our growing entertainment portfolio, reinforcing Barclays as a leading brand in entertainment, across music, sports and the arts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;These partnerships also mean even more exclusive perks and unforgettable experiences for our customers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_DBR_MEN_210525Bank.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Barclays has announced two new partnerships with The O2 in London (left) and Co-op Live (right)(Image: Barclays)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Bosses say Barclays will have an allocation of tickets specially reserved for their customers to the biggest shows coming up at both venues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A spokesperson told the MEN that: &#8220;Eligible customers will be emailed today with more information.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Guy Dunstan, Senior Vice President &amp; General Manager at Co-op Live said: &#8220;Partnering with Barclays not only further elevates Co-op Live\u2019s celebrated fan experience, but also extends our commitment to the North West and its community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Barclays have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of live entertainment, and we are delighted to bring their expertise and passion to the world\u2019s most acclaimed new arena.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Manc Life WhatsApp group <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KfTmjBfYQVuE2KHTPAQMIj\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Nathan Kosky, Vice President Europe, AEG Global Partnerships, said: &#8220;We\u2019re excited to welcome Barclays to The O2, the world\u2019s busiest live entertainment arena, and we\u2019re looking forward to creating more memorable moments for fans together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Delivering a best-in-class experience is at the heart of everything we do and we\u2019re excited to be working with a partner who passionately shares this ethos.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Barclays will also be supporting community projects as part of both partnerships with more details being announced soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The new deal will be of interest to Barclays Bank customers &#8211; 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