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Busted Greatest Hits Tour 2023 setlist in full: 20th anniversary arena show songs, tour dates, stage times, support act Hanson and more

Celebrating two decades in music, Busted 's Matt Willis , Charlie Simpson and James Bourne are back on the road together - taking their 20th Anniversary & Greatest Hits Tour to arenas across the UK and Ireland.

Truly offering A Present for Everyone (sorry), the boys have reworked a bunch of their biggest songs - from Year 3000 and  Crashed the Wedding to fan favourites like Loser Kid and She Wants to Be Me - for their first shows as a group since 2019. Oh, and they're taking floppy-haired fellas Hanson , Henry Moodie  and The Tyne on tour with them.

If you're going along to one of the boys' shows and want to know what to expect, you've come to the right place. Here's everything you need to know about Busted's reunion gigs; from setlist to stage times and support acts.

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Busted's greatest hits tour 2023 setlist in full:, 1. air hostess (top gun theme intro), 2. meet you there 2.0, 3. loser kid 2.0, 4. you said no, 5. everything i knew, 6. mmmbop 2.0 (hanson cover), 7. sleeping with the light on, 8. good one, 9. what i go to school for, 10. who's david, 11. falling for you, 12. thunderbirds are go, 13. she wants to be me, 15. crashed the wedding 2.0, 16. teenage kicks (the undertones cover), 17. coming home, 18. year 3000 2.0, busted's 20th anniversary & greatest hits tour 2023 uk & ireland dates in full:.

September 3 - Cardiff, CIA September 5 - Swansea, Swansea Arena September 6 – Bournemouth, BIC September 7 – Brighton, Brighton Centre September 9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena September 10 – London, The O2 September 12 – Bridlington, Bridlington Spa September 15 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena September 16 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, 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 23 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena September 24 - Manchester, AO Arena September 26 – Cardiff, Cardiff International Arena September 27 – London, The O2 September 29 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena September 30 – Manchester, AO Arena October 1 - Glasgow, OVO Hydro October 4 - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena October 6 - Dublin, 3Arena October 8 - Belfast, SSE Arena October 10 - London, The O2

What time are Busted on stage on their Greatest Hits Tour?

Busted are expected on stage at around 8:45pm.

Who are Busted's Greatest Hits Tour support acts?

Busted will be joined by the following bands (please check your tour date for confirmation as to which acts will open for the group):

• Henry Moodie

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Official Busted merchandise will be available to buy at the designated stand at each venue.

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Heralded as the UK’s answer to Blink-182, Busted became one of the most iconic pop-rock bands of the noughties. Their debut self-titled album released in 2002 featured some of their biggest hits “Year 3000”, “You Said No” and their debut single “What I Go To School For”. Going onto win several accolades including Favourite Newcomer at the National Music Awards and a few BRIT awards saw Busted reach new heights as they released their follow-up album “A Present For Everyone” which went triple platinum in the UK. Their successes continued growing with every single released reaching the top 3 in the UK charts accumulating a number of eight- seriously impressive! With their teenage appeal and emulating a rebellious nature, it’s no wonder that they attracted thousands of adoring fans to their live performances. Opening with classics like “Air Hostess” sees the trio of Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne air jumping as they run across the stage, surrounded by a chorus of screams. Their energy is infectious as the crowd jump up and down, waving their arms in the air to “What I Go To School For” singing along word for word. Their tongue-in-cheek lyrics feed into their banter with the crowd, mirrored by some of the banners that audience wave emphatically. “Year 3000” sends the crowd wild, as the bright lights dart across the stage. “Crashed The Wedding” sees energy levels soar through the roof while ballads like “Sleeping With The Light On” slowing down them temple equally sees the biggest reaction, as the audience sway their arms in the air with the camera lights in the air. If you came to be entertained, Busted will definitely make sure you have a good time.

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okay so when busted announced they were getting back together i was SO happy, the band that made my childhood and the very same band of who no one, including the band themselves, thought would ever get back together and not gonna lie, I'd liked fightstar and Charlie's solo stuff but they were all different and I liked them all in their own way but busted would always have a special part in my heart as my first loves. Anyway, we bought our tickets etc etc and the day finally came, we went and had a meal over at centertainment when

Amazing performance. Lots of energy and love from Charlie, Matt and James. The new tracks they played from the currently unreleased new album were out of this world! I loved every second of it, I was part of the Pigsty Which was ablsolutly isane to see all those people in the crowd and have a different perspective of a gig was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Charlie looks especially happy to be back he was extremely happy and energetic throughout. The lads gave great vocals and played well all night. Very much enjoyed it. Cant wait to see them next time!

After Busted split up I was devastated and when u heard they were having a reunion tour I just knew I had to go! After gettin to see McBusted which had James and Matt this was even better! Play all of the classic songs and I never sat down once. Support acts were great and was an amazing atmosphere. Such funny, talented and down to earth lads. Music sounds even better live. All busted fans must see them!

I've been waiting to see them live for the best part of 18 years and the day before my 21st I finally got to see them.

Best show of my life and I've been to well over 150 gigs in the past 2 years.

Professor Green didn't suit the lineup at all and didn't gain much of a crowd.

Scouting For Girls however were a perfect opening act. Massive crowd with everyone singing along. Brilliant.

BRILLIANT night at the Echo Arena!! Busted were phenomenal and the stage lighting made the show. My 9 year old daughter's first ever show and she was blown away, and still hasn't come down off the high 2 days later !!!

Can't wait for another tour

We'll "Meet you there" Busted boys ... And it's true "pigs CAN fly !! X❤️X

I love busted to bits but I think compared to the concert with mcbusted if was really unorganised I had a great time but there were a few unorganised moments and we didn't get much time with them in the meet and greet but over all busted did amazing the support bands wee fantastic

Amazing concert, nice to hear the old and new song. Duration was a little short. The band played with the audience to entertain us. Stage was fine, lights were good. I missed the opportunity to shake hands and ask for autographs of the band (there were no VIP tickets)

They were amazing. I enjoyed every second of it, altough it felt like it was over so soon. The vocals live were sooo good & they were very interactive with the crowd. I would love to do it all over again & would highly recommend buying tickets for theirs shows 100%

Never watched you live ive got every single one of your albums even the old one year 3000 crashed the wedding air hostess you said no who's David what I go to school for im a big fan and would love to watch them live

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Busted announce Greatest Hits 2.0 album featuring You Me At Six, Dashboard Confessional and loads more

Busted have teamed up with You Me At Six, Dashboard Confessional, Neck Deep, Bowling For Soup and more for new versions of their biggest hits…

As well as heading out on an absolutely massive 20th anniversary UK tour this year, Busted have just announced a huge new album of collaborations.

The pop-rock trio will be releasing the star-studded Greatest Hits 2.0 on September 15, and it’ll feature reworkings of all their biggest bangers from the early ’00s.

We’ve already heard Loser Kid 2.0 with Simple Plan , Crashed The Wedding 2.0 with All Time Low and Meet You There 2.0 with Neck Deep , but elsewhere Busted have recruited some other pop-punk and emo big-hitters: there’s You Me At Six (Air Hostess 2.0), Dashboard Confessional (Everything I Knew 2.0), Deaf Havana (Sleeping With The Light On 2.0), Charlotte Sands (You Said No 2.0), Bowling For Soup (She Wants To Be Me 2.0), Wheatus (Who’s David 2.0), and of course their longtime pals in McFly for Thunderbirds Are Go 2.0.

Listen to some of the previously-released 2.0 versions below:

And see the full list of guests and their songs in the tracklist:

1. Year 3000 2.0 (Feat. Jonas Brothers) 2. Loser Kid 2.0 (Feat. Simple Plan) 3. 3AM 2.0 (Feat. James Arthur) 4. Crashed The Wedding 2.0 (Feat. All Time Low) 5. Meet You There 2.0 (Feat. Neck Deep) 6. Air Hostess 2.0 (Feat. You Me At Six) 7. Everything I Knew 2.0 (Feat. Dashboard Confessional) 8. What I Go To School For 2.0 (Feat. The Vamps) 9. Sleeping With The Light On 2.0 (Feat. Deaf Havana) 10. MMMBop 2.0 (Feat. Hanson) 11. You Said No 2.0 (Feat. Charlotte Sands) 12. Thunderbirds Are Go 2.0 (Feat. McFly) 13. She Wants To Be Me (Feat. Bowling For Soup) 14. Who’s David 2.0 (Feat. Wheatus)

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Busted's '20th Anniversary & Greatest Hits' tour set list

From 'Air Hostess' to 'Loser Kid'

James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson, better known as Busted , have now started their '20th Anniversary & Greatest Hits Tour'! Tickets for the band's tour went on sale earlier this year, selling out within hours, so the boys ended up releasing even more dates for their fans.

Now that the band are on tour, we thought we'd take a look through their set list and see which hits fans can expect to see them perform on stage. From their popular tunes such as 'Crashed The Wedding' to 'Loser Kid', to their cover of Hanson's ' MMMBop 2.0 ', which they perform with their special guests.

Take a look through Busted's set list now:

This set list is representative of just one gig on their tour, other gigs may have a different set list.

How did Busted announce their tour?

Busted shared the good news about their tour's extra dates shortly after their tickets went on sale saying: 'You guys are incredible. Seven new dates added, all on sale now. 💥 Ireland we’re working on getting to you too so watch this space 💥 this is going to be the most epic tour EVER'.

After teasing fans with a date and the hashtag #Busted20 , the band reunited in March and announced a huge tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

With four Number 1 songs under their belt, and many more huge hits such as 'What I Go To School For', 'Year 3000' and 'Sleeping with the Light On' to name just a few, their tour will be BUSTING at the seams.

Busted's tour sees the band reunite after a break of three years, and perform their biggest hits to their fans across the country.

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When are busted on tour.

Busted's tour has now started. They began in Plymouth on Saturday 2nd September. See the full list of dates.

September 2023

Plymouth, Pavilions - Sat 2nd

Cardiff, International Arena - Sun 3rd

Swansea, Swansea Arena - Tue 5th

Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Centre - Wed 6th

Brighton, Brighton Centre - Thu 7th

Birmingham, Utilita Arena - Sat 9th

London, 02 Arena - Sun 10th

Bridlington, Bridlington Spa - Tue 12th

Newcastle, Utilita Arena - Wed 13th

Nottingham, Nottingham Arena - Fri 15th

Newcastle, Utilita Arena - Sat 16th

Leeds, First Direct Arena - Sun 17th

Aberdeen, P & J Arena - Tue 19th

Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Wed 20th

Liverpool, M & S Bank Arena - Fri 22nd

Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena - Sat 23rd

Manchester, AO Arena - Sun 24th

Cardiff, International Arena - Tue 26th

London, 02 Arena - Wed 27th

Birmingham, Utilita Arena - Fri 29th

Manchester, AO Arena - Sat 30th

October 2023

Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Sun 1st

Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena - Wed 4th

London, 02 Arena - Tue 10th

Who is supporting Busted?

Not only do fans get the chance to see Busted reuniting on tour, they also see their special guests Hanson, New Hope Club and The Tyne. Iconic 90s group Hanson will be performing at all shows from Birmingham onwards.

When are Busted tickets on sale?

Busted tickets for their remaining dates are on sale now from Aloud.com .

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Busted announce return with massive UK arena tour and reworks of hit songs to celebrate more than 20 years since debut

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It’s official – Busted are back, and they’re bringing new songs and a massive UK tour with them.

The iconic three-piece ruled the airwaves in the early noughties with earworms including Year 3000, Air Hostess and What I Go To School For.

It’s somehow been more than 20 years since Busted – comprising vocalists Charlie Simpson, James Bourne and Matt Willis, all 39 – burst onto the scene, and they have something very special ahead to celebrate.

Fans had already become convinced the Who’s David stars had something major planned , with the official Busted social media pages updating their banners to include the date March 23.

Well, it is now March 23, and it has been revealed Busted are coming back for a massive 15-date UK arena tour, kicking off in September and with tickets going on sale next week.

The tour will see James, Charlie and Matt perform their biggest hits along with fan favourites (hello, Nerdy and 3am) with support from Mmmbop stars Hanson and New Hope Club.

That’s not all: the group are preparing to release no fewer than 15 songs.

Rather than brand new tracks, Busted have created reworks of some of their most iconic songs and will perform them alongside some other major names from the scene.

The first release is a new version of Loser Kid, from Busted’s debut album; the track will hit airwaves on April 14 and will feature pop rock stars Simple Plan.

Other upcoming singles will have special guests McFly, All Time Low and more, with names to be released at a later date.

Busted 20th anniversary tour dates

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

Tickets for the tour will go on general sale at 9am on March 31, however fans who sign up to Busted’s mailing list will receive access to a pre-sale from 9am on March 29.

Rumours of a comeback for the group have circulated since Fightstar musician Charlie hinted to Lorraine Kelly ‘ there may be some plans ’ for a reunion.

‘It is the 20 year anniversary for Busted this year,’ he added.

‘Sworn to secrecy again… but there may be some stuff in the pipeline.’

Busted were first formed in 2000 and released their first, self-titled album in 2002, before their 2003 album A Present For Everyone threw them into even wider fame.

Their split in 2005 devastated fans, with many remembering genuine tears in the playground the day the news was announced; all three went on to form solo careers or front new bands.

Busted returned – in a way – in 2013, when Matt and James teamed up with McFly for supergroup McBusted, and Charlie finally returned in 2015, completing the original lineup.

However the group took a hiatus once again in 2019, and after four long years this seems set to be their biggest return party yet.

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Busted tour tickets 2023: Dates, venues, pre-sale details and the ticket prices for UK reunion tour

Tickets for the busted tour go on sale at a variety of prices from late march.

Noughties pop-punk boyband Busted has announced a UK-wide reunion tour, set to take place later this year, 18 years after they confirmed their split in an emotional press conference.

In the five years they were together between 2000 and 2005, the three-man band – Charlie Simpson , James Bourne and Matt Willis, all now 39 – had four UK number-one singles, won two Brit awards and sold more than 5 million records.

They made waves in the early 2000s with several iconic bangers including “Year 3000”, “Crashed the Wedding” and “Air Hostess”.

The band reformed for a brief stint in 2013, fusing with childhood friends and fellow pop boyband McFly to form spin-off band McBusted, releasing an album and performing a few comeback tours and one-off gigs.

In the tour announcement video, band member James Bourne said: “We were writing songs that made us laugh, and the songs that made us laugh made other people laugh and feel good.”

Here’s everything you need to know if you want to watch Busted perform live, including ticket price, sale information and a full list of tours and venues.

Busted is back! Tickets for our 20th Anniversary Greatest Hits tour with special guests @hansonmusic go on sale 31st March. Head to https://t.co/ECzYnYLbV1 for early access pre-sale. A decade is a long time, two decades is an even longer time. We can't wait to see you. #Busted20 pic.twitter.com/bQQ2rJ9kvV — Busted (@Busted) March 23, 2023

When is the Busted Reunion tour?

The tour is set to take place over 15 nights in autumn of 2023, starting in Plymouth and finishing in Manchester.

Dates and venues:

• 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

How much will Busted tickets cost?

Busted tickets reportedly start around £40, with the cheapest tickets, “Reserved Seating B” starting at £42.50, with the next “Reserved Seating A” ticket options costing £53.75 upwards.

The most expensive seating option is the “Premium Seating” tickets which start at £65.

How to get Busted tickets

The tickets go on general sale at 9 am on 31 March via Ticketmaster .

Fans who sign up to Busted’s mailing list will receive access to a pre-sale from 9am on March 29.

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Plus special guests Hanson and The Tyne

• Date 10 Sep - 10 Oct 2023
• Venue The O2 arena
• Availability On sale now

Event Details

Busted have announced that they will be celebrating their 20 th anniversary with an arena tour which is heading to The O2 on 10, 27 September and 10 October 2023. The band will be joined by special guests Hanson and The Tyne.

Impossible though it may seem, it’s been twenty years since Busted bounced into the charts with the irrepressible pop-punk energy of their debut single ‘What I Go To School For’ . It kickstarted a succession of hits for the trio, including the #1 smashes ‘Crashed The Wedding’, ‘Who’s David’ , ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’, ‘You Said No’ and the Top 3 singles ‘Year 3000’ , ‘Air Hostess’ and ‘Sleeping WIth The Light On’. Now Busted celebrate their 20th anniversary by announcing details of a major UK arena tour, alongside a series of new versions of fifteen of their classic hits to be released in the build-up, with some very special guests

The tour will see the original much-loved trio - James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis - play their hits and fan-favourites this September. The first track to launch the 20 th anniversary celebrations will be a new version of Busted’s song ‘Loser Kid’ featuring Simple Plan, which will be released on 14 April. Loser Kid featured as the final track on their self-titled debut album and was co-written by Bourne, Simpson and Willis.

Busted’s many successes spread far beyond the singles charts. Three of their four studio albums also peaked at #2, with 4.5 million sales leading to eight Platinum certifications as well as a total of 25 weeks in the Top 10 and two 5x Platinum selling albums. They have won two BRIT Awards - Best Pop Act and Best British Breakthrough - while multiple sold-out arena tours have seen them sell more than 2 million tickets.

Busted’s 20th anniversary tour follows Charlie Simpson’s recent triumph as the winner of 2023’s ’The Masked Singer’, adding to his other projects which have included four solo albums and four albums with the rock band Fightstar. James Bourne is a renowned songwriter, with credits including McFly, The Jonas Brothers, 5 Seconds of Summer and The Vamps, as well as his band Son of Dork and two recent solo albums ‘Safe Journey Home’ (2020) and ‘Sugar Beach’ (2022). After releasing his debut solo album, Matt Willis famously won ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’ leading to a successful television career as well as acting roles which have included the recent West End hit ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’.

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Busted Pile On The Nostalgia As They Announce 20th Anniversary Tour

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If pop rock from the early 2000s is your jam, then you’re going to be seriously excited about Busted ’s latest announcement.

On Friday, the What I Go To School For trio announced they’re hitting the road later this year for an arena tour commemorating 20 years of their self-titled debut album.

All three members of the group – Charlie Simpson , James Bourne and Matt Willis – will be taking part in the tour, which will see them playing venues around the UK throughout September.

To celebrate the announcement, the band shared a nostalgic clip looking back over their career on social media:

Busted is back! Tickets for our 20th Anniversary Greatest Hits tour with special guests @hansonmusic go on sale 31st March. Head to https://t.co/ECzYnYLbV1 for early access pre-sale. A decade is a long time, two decades is an even longer time. We can't wait to see you. #Busted20 pic.twitter.com/bQQ2rJ9kvV — Busted (@Busted) March 23, 2023

Busted will be joined on the road by opening act Hanson (yes, of MMMBop fame), as well as The Tyne and New Hope Club.

And as if the tour news wasn’t enough, Busted have also announced a new collection reworking some of their old hits – which will be preceded by a new version of the album cut Loser Kid, featuring Canadian rock group Simple Plan.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale on 31 March, with the reworkings album coming on 14 April.

It’s safe to say the tour news got a big reaction over on Twitter – with many fans particularly excited at the prospect of seeing Busted and Hanson on the same billing:

Screaming crying throwing up 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/JSpznlzjs2 — Mollie. With an IE💜ERAS TOUR TIME💜 (@swiftarmy1989) March 23, 2023

Crying in the car rn https://t.co/Ypkp4JwSt1 — 🍯 (@zaforshort) March 23, 2023

I would like to say that the prospect of going to see Busted *and* Hanson (!) didn't make me squeal like a maniac but that would be a lie https://t.co/V2Ry6F37ap — Laura (@ElleEmSee) March 23, 2023

I gotta go. I gotta go so bad https://t.co/TudDdIvBzb — Meggie (@_GerardWay__) March 23, 2023

It's what I go to work for https://t.co/wXwLDLCAxn — Ryan Balch (@ryanbmuff) March 23, 2023

Well obviously the rest of 2023 is going to consist of me talking about @Busted ’s tour… I hope everyone is prepared for me to not shut up about it… Both before and after 🤣 I’ve always been a loser kid! @CharlieSimpson @mattjwillis @JamesBourne #Busted20 #fangirl https://t.co/PiLkllat0z — Hayley ‘Haych’ Wright (@Haych_Louise) March 23, 2023

OMFG 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳 https://t.co/CUs7oQDQjg — Nic 🦄 (@rosy_nic) March 23, 2023

BUSTED?! SUPPORTED BY HANSON?! Hell yes. https://t.co/98hVtWoedw — That Awful Chris Clegg (@chrisdclegg) March 23, 2023

Busted AND Hanson together, my life just ended there. This tour is a NEED 🥲🤩 https://t.co/oiG4RhlAsg — Del' (@Del_ightful) March 23, 2023

Unashamedly giddy about this 🤘🏻 #Busted20 https://t.co/WOj3ZTiZy7 — • L A U R E N • (@LMAD_87) March 23, 2023

Busted & Hanson on the same bill…. 😳😳😳😳 https://t.co/O1qu41uJ6R — Sipsy JP (@SipsyJP) March 23, 2023

Cannot wait for this 🎸🙌🏼 — Nicky (@nicky_clark) March 23, 2023

Couldn't be more up for this Let's GO! https://t.co/RQiB2zqQRR — Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) March 23, 2023

Hell yes! Welcome back! https://t.co/qQgTcLPfkF — Anna... Dub a D 🇧🇦🇷🇸🇭🇷🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇪🇺💙⚪🐻 (@hahoAnna) March 23, 2023

It's finally time to dip into that 'unexpected Busted reunion tour' Pot 🎸 https://t.co/E3PVUoWOBr pic.twitter.com/lSbzDhMMmC — Monzo (@monzo) March 23, 2023

Busted released their debut single What I Go To School For in 2002, going on to rack up four number ones with You Said No, Crashed The Wedding, Who’s David and Thunderbirds Are Go.

They eventually went their separate ways in 2004 after Charlie left the group to focus on his side project, Fightstar.

Matt and James later formed the super-group McBusted with fellow band McFly in 2014, which Charlie declined to take part in.

However, a year later, it was revealed that Charlie was returning to the group, and they released their first album in 12 years, Night Driver, in 2016.

Earlier this year, Charlie was crowned the winner of the fourth season of The Masked Singer , after performing in character as Rhino.

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Busted announce reunion tour with 15 UK dates to celebrate band's 20th anniversary

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• Friday 24 March 2023 at 2:01pm

Busted is back, ITV News' Faye Barker reports

Boyband Busted has announced a comeback tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

The British trio, comprised of Masked Singer winner Charlie Simpson and bandmates James Bourne and Matt Willis, have announced 15 tour dates across the UK to mark their 20th anniversary.

The Year 3000 band also announced a new single called Loser Kid 2.0 featuring Simple Plan which will be released in April.

American pop band Hanson, best known for their 1997 hit MMMBop, will join the trio on tour.

In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday morning, Bourne said: "A decade is a long time. Two decades is an even longer time."

The clip showed footage from the band's past music videos including Air Hostess, You Said No, and What I Go to School For.

"We were writing songs that made us laugh and the songs that made us laugh made other people laugh and feel good," Bourne said.

He added that they have that "special feeling - like it's Busted time".

Simpson, who later went on to front rock band Fightstar, said Busted "really broke the mould" when they started making music in 2000.

"It's about celebrating what Busted meant to the fans and it's about us being able to go out and share that experience with them," Simpson said.

When and where are Busted touring?

September 2 – Pavilions, Plymouth

September 3 – Cardiff International Arena

September 5 – Swansea Arena

September 6 – Bournemouth International Centre

September 7 – Brighton Centre, Brighton

September 9 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham

September 10 – The O2, London

September 12 – Bridlington Spa, Bridlington

September 15 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

September 16 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle

September 17 – First Direct Arena, Leeds

September 19 – P&J Live, Aberdeen

September 20 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

September 22 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

September 24 – AO Arena, Manchester

The confirmation of the reunion tour follows a cryptic video posted on the band's Instagram page on Wednesday. The teaser clip showed a Busted videotape being put into a VHS player. The caption read: "23/03/23" along with the hashtag "Busted20".

Thousands of fans responded to the teaser expressing their hopes for an album, tour, or single.

Thankfully fans didn't have to wait long until their hopes were confirmed on Thursday.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 31 March.

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Past Events

Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Busted. Were you there?

• Sat 31 Aug Scarborough Open Air Theatre Busted
• Thu 29 Aug Hitchin Priory Busted
• Mon 26 Aug Taunton, Vivary Park Busted
• Sun 25 Aug Saltash, Port Eliot Estate Busted
• Fri 23 Aug Margate, Dreamland Busted
• Thu 15 Aug → Sun 18 Aug Stoke-on-Trent, The Trentham Estate Trentham Live 2024 Busted, Jess Glynne, Manic Street Preachers, Deacon Blue
• Sat 20 Jul Newton-Le-Willows, Haydock Park Busted
• Fri 19 Jul Newmarket Racecourse Busted
• Sat 13 Jul Sunderland, Herrington Country Park Kubix Festival 2024 Cascada, Basshunter, Ultrabeat, Busted, Andy Whitby…
• Thu 11 Jul Leeds, Millennium Square Busted Scouting For Girls
• Fri 28 Jun Stirling, City Park Stirling Summer Sessions 2024 Busted, The Darkness, Daði Freyr
• Thu 27 Jun Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square Busted
• Wed 12 Jun → Sun 16 Jun Derby, Donington Park Download Festival 2024 Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold, Royal Blood, Black Stone Cherry…
• Sun 26 May East Brighton Park Busted Scouting For Girls
• Fri 10 May → Sat 11 May Lancaster, Williamson Park Highest Point Festival 2024 Tom Odell, Busted, Sam Ryder, Mozey, Culture Shock…

December 2023

• Sat 9 Dec London, The O2 Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard Alicia Keys, Busted, Tom Grennan, Tate McRae, Leigh-Anne…
• Wed 6 Dec London, OVO Arena, Wembley The National Lottery's Big Bash Take That, Becky Hill, Busted, Cat Burns, Jax Jones…

October 2023

• Tue 10 Oct London, The O2 Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sun 8 Oct SSE Arena, Belfast Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Wed 4 Oct Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sun 1 Oct Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne

September 2023

• Sat 30 Sep Manchester, The AO Arena Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Fri 29 Sep Utilita Arena Birmingham Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Wed 27 Sep London, The O2 Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Tue 26 Sep Utilita Arena Cardiff Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sun 24 Sep Manchester, The AO Arena Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sat 23 Sep Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Fri 22 Sep M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Thu 21 Sep Liverpool, The Jacaranda Busted | Album Signing + Meet and Greet
• Wed 20 Sep Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Tue 19 Sep Aberdeen, P&J Live Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sun 17 Sep Leeds, first direct arena Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sat 16 Sep Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sat 16 Sep Leicester, Victoria Park BBC Radio 2 In The Park 2023 Tears For Fears, Soft Cell, Busted, Beverley Knight, Deacon Blue…
• Fri 15 Sep Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Wed 13 Sep Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Tue 12 Sep Bridlington Spa Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sun 10 Sep London, The O2 Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sat 9 Sep Utilita Arena Birmingham Busted Hanson, New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Thu 7 Sep Brighton Centre Busted New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Wed 6 Sep The BIC, Bournemouth Busted New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Tue 5 Sep Swansea Arena Busted New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sun 3 Sep Utilita Arena Cardiff Busted New Hope Club, The Tyne
• Sat 2 Sep Plymouth Pavilions Busted New Hope Club, The Tyne

August 2019

• Sat 17 Aug Leicester, De Montfort Hall Busted, Scouting For Girls
• Sat 3 Aug → Sun 4 Aug Liverpool, Croxteth Hall BBC Summer Social Festival 2019 Mr Tumble, Justin Fletcher MBE, YolanDa's Band Jam, Andy & The Odd Socks, Dr Ranj…
• Wed 26 Jun Norwich, UEA Busted
• Mon 24 Jun Douglas, Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre Complex Busted
• Sat 8 Jun East Molesey, Hampton Court Palace Busted
• Sat 30 Mar London, OVO Arena, Wembley Half Way There Tour Busted, The Xcerts, Brigade, Holygood
• Fri 29 Mar Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE Half Way There Tour Busted, The Xcerts, Brigade, Holygood
• Thu 28 Mar Manchester, The AO Arena Half Way There Tour Busted, The Xcerts, Brigade, Holygood
• Tue 26 Mar Utilita Arena Cardiff Busted, The Xcerts, Young Brando
• Mon 25 Mar O2 Guildhall Southampton Busted, The Xcerts, Brigade
• Sun 24 Mar Newcastle upon Tyne, NX Newcastle Half Way There Tour Busted, The Xcerts, Brigade
• Sat 23 Mar Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Half Way There Tour Busted, The Xcerts, Brigade

February 2019

• Thu 7 Feb Kingston Upon Thames, Pryzm Busted

October 2018

• Mon 29 Oct London, 100 Club Busted

August 2018

• Sat 25 Aug → Sun 26 Aug Solihull, Tudor Grange Park The Solihull Summer Fest 10cc, Sister Sledge, Blue, Rak-Su, Alesha Dixon…
• Fri 23 Mar Pontins Southport Holiday Park Busted, Scouting For Girls, Maroon 4, Jeff Dingle as Bruno Mars, Jess Glynne Tribute, Vicky Jackson as P!NK, Re-Take That, Funky Monkey …

October 2017

• Tue 17 Oct London, Royal Albert Hall Busted
• Mon 16 Oct Busted
• Sat 14 Oct London, House Of Vans Festifeel 2017 Busted, Will Heard, Pixie Lott, Denai Moore, The Staves…

August 2017

• Fri 25 Aug → Sun 27 Aug Overton, Laverstoke Park Farm Carfest South 2017 Billington & Quinn, Deacon Blue, Dodgy, Olly Murs, Paul Heaton…
• Fri 18 Aug → Sun 20 Aug Shifnal, Weston Park Virgin V Festival 2017 JAY-Z, Ellie Goulding, Emeli Sandé, Jason Derulo, Clean Bandit…
• Fri 18 Aug → Sun 20 Aug Chelmsford, Hylands Park Virgin V Festival 2017 P!NK, Craig David, Jess Glynne, George Ezra, Madness…
• Fri 28 Jul → Sun 30 Jul Chester, Bolesworth Estate Carfest North 2017 Busted, Deacon Blue, Happy Mondays, The Killerz, Marc Almond…
• Sat 22 Jul Nottingham, Wollaton Hall & Park Splendour 2017 Kaiser Chiefs, Busted, Tony Hadley, Gabrielle Aplin, Will Varley…
• Sun 16 Jul South Shields, Bents Park Busted, The Understudies, Call On Sunday, Sonny
• Sat 8 Jul Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square Busted, Jennifer Paige, Saara Aalto, Sonia (1), Union J, Tall Dark Friend (Jordan Gray), Donna Marie, J'Adele - A Tribute to Adele (1), Christopher Haul, Boogaloo Stu, Charlie Hides, Son Of A Tutu, Danny Beard, Drag With No Name, Mary Golds, Alfie Ordinary, Lola Lasagne, Miss Beaver, Miss Match, Lizzy Drip, Crystal Lubrikunt, Cherry Liquor, Jolene Dover, Mona Lotte, Dr Bev, Lydia L'Scabies, Ruby Rawbone, Tray La Trash, Justin Drag, Bambi Violet, Divina De Campo, Gabriella Parrish, Gypsy Devine, Jade Justine …
• Fri 7 Jul Cardiff University SU Busted
• Wed 21 Jun → Sun 25 Jun Glastonbury, Worthy Farm Glastonbury Festival 2017 Radiohead, The xx, Royal Blood, Kris Kristofferson, First Aid Kit…
• Wed 1 Mar Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre Busted

February 2017

• Tue 28 Feb Belfast, Waterfront Hall Busted
• Sun 26 Feb O2 Academy Glasgow Busted
• Sat 25 Feb Edinburgh, Usher Hall Busted
• Fri 24 Feb Aberdeen, AECC BHGE Arena Busted
• Wed 22 Feb Newcastle upon Tyne, NX Newcastle Busted
• Tue 21 Feb O2 Academy Leeds Busted
• Mon 20 Feb Nottingham, Rock City Busted
• Sat 18 Feb O2 Academy Birmingham Busted
• Fri 17 Feb Liverpool Guild of Students Busted
• Thu 16 Feb O2 Apollo Manchester Busted
• Tue 14 Feb Brighton Centre Busted
• Mon 13 Feb Portsmouth Guildhall Busted
• Sun 12 Feb O2 Academy Bristol Busted
• Fri 10 Feb Plymouth Pavilions Busted
• Thu 9 Feb Newport Centre Busted
• Tue 7 Feb Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall Busted
• Mon 6 Feb Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion Busted
• Sat 4 Feb O2 Academy Bournemouth Busted
• Fri 3 Feb London, Eventim Apollo Busted
• Wed 1 Feb Leicester, De Montfort Hall Busted

January 2017

• Mon 30 Jan Cambridge Corn Exchange Busted
• Sun 29 Jan Norwich, UEA Busted
• Sat 28 Jan Norwich, UEA Busted

December 2016

• Thu 15 Dec Kingston Upon Thames, The Hippodrome Busted

September 2016

• Sat 3 Sep Wolverhampton Racecourse Busted
• Sat 3 Sep → Sun 4 Sep Liverpool, Otterspool Promenade Fusion Festival 2016 Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah, Labrinth, Craig David, Sigma…

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The Adygea Republic, Russia

The capital city of Adygeya republic: Maykop .

The Adygea Republic - Overview

The Adygea Republic (alternate spelling: Adygeya ) is a federal subject of the Russian Federation, part of the Southern Federal District. The republic is an enclave within Krasnodar Krai.

Maykop is the capital city of the region.

The population of the Adygea Republic is about 468,300 (2022), the area - 7,792 sq. km.

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History of the Adygea Republic

The territory of Adygea has been inhabited since ancient times. Abadzehskaya Paleolithic site is located in Maykop district. Also there are a lot of archaeological sites of Bronze and Iron Ages. Maykop archaeological culture is well known.

A lot of unique items were found during the excavation of the hills near the village of Ulyap in Krasnogvardeysky district. Most of the precious items excavated while Adygea was part of Krasnodar krai and known as “Scythian gold” or “Kuban gold” can be found in museums outside of Adygea.

The indigenous Adyg population’s ancestors are considered to be ancient Meots, Sinds, Aheys, Zikhs, Kasogs, and Kerkets residing in the region. As a result of the Caucasian wars (1763-1864), the majority of the Adygs (Circassians) were exiled to the Ottoman Empire. The rest of the Adygs were settled in the lowlands, on the left bank of the Kuban River.

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Adygea was formed on July 27, 1922 as Cherkesskaya (Adygeyskaya) Autonomous Oblast (province) with the center in Krasnodar. From August 24, 1922 till August 13, 1928, it was Adygeyskaya (Cherkesskaya) Autonomous Oblast, and then Adygeyskaya Autonomous Oblast.

From August 2, 1924 till December 28, 1934, it was part of the North Caucasian krai, then, till September 13, 1937, part of Azov-Chernomorsky krai and finally - part of Krasnodar krai.

April 10, 1936, Maykop became the capital of the region. April 28, 1962, Tulsky (now Maikopsky) district of Krasnodar krai was joined to the region. October 5, 1990, Adygeyskaya Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was declared. Since 1992, it is the Republic of Adygea.

In December 1991 - January 1992, deputies of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Adygea were elected. It was the first Parliament in the history of Adygea. In 1993, it was reformed into Legislative Assembly (Khase) and, in 1995, - into State Council - Khase. The Constitution of the Republic of Adygea was adopted by Legislative Assembly - Khase on March 10, 1995.

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The Adygea Republic - Features

Adygea is located in the northern foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. The northern part of the region consists mainly of plains while the southern part has mountains. The main river of the region is the Kuban River. The highest mountains are Chugush (3,238 meters) and Fisht (2,868 meters).

The climate is moderately warm, the average temperature in January is minus 2 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 28 degrees Celsius.

The republic is rich in forest resources, which occupy more than one third of the republic’s territory (the southern part), and building materials (gravel, sand, clay, limestone). The republic has small reserves of natural gas. In the mountainous part of the republic there are small deposits of gold, ore materials.

Adygea is an industrial-agrarian republic with such industries as food processing, woodworking, pulp and paper, mechanical engineering and metalworking. The basis of the agro-industrial production is crop production, pig, sheep, poultry, and horse breeding. Several railways pass through the territory of the republic.

National composition of the population according to the 2010 census: Russians (63.6%), Adygs (Circassians) (25.8%), Armenians (3.7%). Most of the population of Adygea profess Orthodoxy and Islam. The Slavic population - Orthodox Christians, Circassians - Sunni Muslims.

There are two local universities in the republic: Adygea State University and Maikop State Technological University.

Attractions of the Adygea Republic

Adygea is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. This region is rich in waterfalls, caves, rock formations suitable for climbing, gorges, canyons, rivers, alpine meadows, pine and fir forests.

The territory of the republic is a region of mixed tourism. It is rich in interesting natural areas and objects: the Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve located in the Republic of Adygea and Krasnodar krai, the National Park “Gornaya (Mountainous) Adygea”, a number of unique natural sites.

Khadzhokhsky Gorge, a canyon of the Belaya River, begins in the vicinity of Maikop. Near the canyon there are waterfalls of the Rufabgo stream.

In the mountain village of Guzeripl, on the territory of the Caucasus Nature Reserve, you can find one of the most famous dolmens, they can also be found on Bogatyrskaya glade. There are sites of ancient man, remains of fortresses, alpine gardens, and sources of mineral water “narzan”, which in Circassian means “drink of the gods (narts).”

Adygea is a great place to practice active tourism: hang gliding, caving, rafting, mountain climbing, rock climbing, hiking, canyoning.

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Maikop is the capital of the small and pastoral Republic of Adygea which is entirely located within the Krasnodar Territory and therefore easy to visit from Krasnodar . It is a very pleasant city with an impressive central mosque. There are also some beautiful natural sites on the outskirts of the city.

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