Busted are back - celebrating 20 years since they first came onto the music scene by touring the UK later this year, much to the delight of fans.
The band announced last week that they will be embarking on a 15-date tour this September, including a stop-off in Newcastle. It will be the first time that Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne have toured together since 2016, making it a must for anyone who grew up listening to iconic hits like Crashed the Wedding, Year 3000, and What I Go To School For.
Alongside the tour the trio also announced a new single, Loser Kid, as well as new versions of fifteen of their classics which will be released in the build-up to the tour featuring "very special guests". Excitement is already high for the reunion, with thousands of fans setting their alarms for the moment tickets go on sale - here's everything you need to know.
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When are Busted coming to Newcastle?
Busted will be playing at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Saturday, September 16. The concert is scheduled to kick off at 7pm, and the band will be supported by Hanson, New Hope Club and The Tyne.
This is the only North East date on the tour, so fans on Tyneside will want to snap up tickets for the September show. Busted are also stopping off in Plymouth, Cardiff, Swansea, Bournemouth, Brighton, Birmingham, London, Bridlington, Nottingham, Leeds, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester.
When do tickets go on sale?
General tickets go on sale on Friday, March 31 at 9am - but there are opportunities to get them earlier for any Busted mega-fans. The first presale opens at 9am on Wednesday, March 29, and you can get access by signing up to Busted's mailing list- this is the only pre-sale that you can sign up to in advance.
The second presale via the Utilita Arena launches at 9am on Thursday, March 30 - Ticketmaster advises that anyone eligible for a venue presale will be sent a direct link via email, and should sign up to the venue's mailing list for more information. And the third and final presale, via Ticketmaster, launches at the same time of 9am on Thursday - according to the site, anyone who is eligible for the presale will again receive an email beforehand with a link they can use for access.
Where can I get tickets?
The official ticket provider for the Utilita Arena is Ticketmaster, so from 9am on March 31 you will be able to visit the website and select your seats. Prices have not yet been released, but will vary depending on where in the arena you want to be situated - the floor at the front understandably tends to be the priciest, while the Upper Tier seating nearer to the back is typically the cheapest.
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