Thousands of Rick Astley fans were angry after the venue canceled 4,000 tickets an hour before the show

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Rick Astley fans ‘absolutely fuming’ after venue cancels 4,000 tickets hour before show. Attendees claim test event at Co-op Live arena in Manchester was blighted by other problems. Rick's fans 'fuming' at venue cancelling 4,500 tickets an hour before performance.

Rick Astley sang for staff, VIPs and press in test event at UK’s biggest indoor arena ahead of opening. Thousands ‘fuming’ after tickets cancelled for Co-op Live arena show in Manchester. Thousands 'fuming' after tickets were cancelled for Manchester show.