COUNCIL chiefs have issued a brief statement about Bradford Live - as questions continue to be asked over the showpiece venue.
In January, organisers announced the launch season would take place at Bradford Live - the former Odeon cinema - this autumn.
Bradford Council this week told the Telegraph & Argus that building work at the site was set to be completed in June.
However, tickets for the first two events announced at Bradford Live - a Bob Marley tribute act and an Abba tribute act - cannot be bought either over the phone or online.
The shows were pencilled in for November at the new 3,800-capacity venue - set to be run by the NEC Group.
A Bradford Council spokesperson said: "Building works at this world-class venue are running to schedule and on target for practical completion in June."
In response to the Telegraph & Argus asking if the launch season at Bradford Live was still planned for this autumn, why tickets were no longer on sale for the two events, and when the public can expect more acts to be announced, the Council spokesperson said operational queries needed to go to the NEC Group.
Last month, a Council spokesperson said: "The NEC Group have not pulled out of the contract for Bradford Live."
However, the lack of new information from Birmingham-based NEC Group has led to speculation and concern locally.
This week, the Telegraph & Argus asked the NEC Group for confirmation that it was still involved with Bradford Live.
We also asked questions about the launch date, the situation with tickets, and when more acts would be announced.
No response was given.
The Bob Marley and Abba tribute shows are productions by the company Entertainers.
Last month, a spokesperson for Entertainers said: "I can confirm both shows are still going ahead."
This week, the Telegraph & Argus again asked Entertainers why tickets were not currently on sale for the shows and when tickets would be back on sale - but no response was given.
Councillor Rebecca Poulsen, leader of the Conservatives on Bradford Council, told the Telegraph & Argus last month: "People want Bradford Live to succeed, they want to see some great shows and acts there.
"It's not going to work, though, if people can't buy tickets or if people don't know when they will be able to buy tickets."
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