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Busted announce 20th anniversary tour, with Hanson supporting

Busted announce 20th anniversary tour, with Hanson supporting
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Busted announce a new UK arena tour for late 2023 to mark their 20th anniversary.

Busted have announced details of a new UK arena tour to mark the group's 20th anniversary.

The three-piece pop-rockers - Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne - made their chart debut in late 2002 with 'What I Go To School For' and went on to enjoy a string of hits including 'Year 3000', 'Air Hostess', 'Thunderbirds Are Go' and 'Crashed The Wedding'.

The tour kicks off in Plymouth on September 2 and takes in 15 dates including London's The O2 and stops in Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff and Birmingham.

Fraternal boyband Hanson, known for songs including 'MMMBop', will support the group on 10 of the dates, while New Hope Group will also be on the bill.

Busted are also recording new versions of 15 of their classic songs, starting with 'Loser Kid', out on April 14.

September 2023 tour dates in full:

2nd - Plymouth, Pavilions
3rd - Cardiff, International Arena
5th - Swansea, Arena
6th - Bournemouth, BIC
7th - Brighton, Centre
9th - Birmingham, Utilita Arena
10th - London, The O2
12th - Bridlington, Spa
15th - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
16th - Newcastle, Utilita Arena
17th - Leeds, First Direct Arena
19th - Aberdeen, P&J Live
20th - Glasgow, OVO Hydro
22nd - Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
24th - Manchester, AO Arena

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Neil Wilkes

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