Busted has confirmed they will be reuniting for a 15-date tour and a new album after teasing fans with a cryptic message on social media, and the first ticket sale starts today (Wednesday, March 29).
Year 3000 singers Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne will return to mark their 20th anniversary. The band, who had four UK number-one singles and won two BRIT Awards will begin their nationwide tour this September.
Just days after the announcement fans will be able to buy tickets today (March 31) at 9am via Ticketek and Ticketmaster, reserved for fans who want early access. Today's pre-sale is for fans with O2 Priority and those with the Three+ app from Three Mobile, where a number of spots will be reserved ahead of the general sale on March, 31 at 9am.
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If fans don't qualify for the pre-sale today there is another early chance to buy tickets in tomorrow' (March 30) venue presale, which starts at 9am.
The first two nights of the tour will take place in Plymouth on September 2 before moving on to cities including Cardiff, Birmingham and Newcastle. The band will conclude their 15-date tour at Manchester's AO Arena on Sunday, 24 September.
The band will celebrate two decades in music with support acts Hanson, New Hope Club and The Tyne. The trio has also confirmed that they would be releasing new music, an album featuring remakes of their most popular songs as well as others 2000s bands McFly and All Time Low.
It’s been 20 years since Busted landed in the UK charts with their debut single ‘What I Go To School For’. It kick-started a succession of hits for Matt, Charlie and James, including the number one hits ‘Crashed The Wedding’, ‘You Said No’, ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’, and the Top three singles ‘Year 3000’, ‘Air Hostess’ and ‘Sleeping With The Light On’.
Announcing the news on Twitter, the band said: "A decade is a long time, two decades is an even longer time. We can't wait to see you." Fans were elated with the news, with many taking to the comments to tell the band they couldn't wait to see them.
One Twitter user wrote: "My inner 13 year old me is squealing. My outer 33 year old shell is crying and wondering if my back will hold out from the jumping." Another added: "OMG! Busted is back! That is music to my ears! I can't wait to see you!"
Busted UK tour dates 2023
- September 2 – Plymouth, Pavilions
- September 3 – Cardiff, International Arena
- September 5 – Swansea, Arena
- September 6 – Bournemouth, BIC
- September 7 – Brighton, Centre
- September 9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- September 10 – London, The O2
- September 12 – Bridlington, Spa
- September 15 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
- September 16 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- September 17 – Leeds, First Direct Arena
- September 19 – Aberdeen, P&J Live
- September 20 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- September 22 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
- September 24 – Manchester, AO Arena
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