Busted

Matt Willis, Charlie Simspon and James Bourne are bringing Busted back to the stage with a 15-date 20th anniversary reunion tour confirmed.

Busted teased their reunion on Instagram earlier this week, exciting fans with a cryptic post which featured a VHS cassette tape being inserted into a TV unit. Matt Willis, Charlie Simpson and James Bourne will get back on the stage in a reunion tour starting in September 2023 and includes 15 shows. The news comes after they teased a return in a cryptic

Busted will be coming to Nottingham later this year as the original trip celebrate the band's 20th anniversary.

Supporting the band will be the iconic Hanson, who are best known for their songs ‘MMMBop’, ‘Where’s The Love’, ‘I Will Come To You’ and ‘Penny & Me’. [Nottinghamshire farm shop and deli in the running for UK retailer of the year award](https://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/food-drink/nottinghamshire-farm-shop-deli-running-8274418) [Fans rush to support Jason Manford as he shares 'heart-breaking' family health update](https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/fans-rush-support-jason-manford-8273893) [BBC Breakfast viewers compliment Sally Nugent on her 'gorgeous' outfit](https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/bbc-breakfast-viewers-compliment-sally-8276647) [Gino D'Acampo leaves fans gutted after announcing he's quitting ITV show](https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/gino-dacampo-leaves-fans-gutted-8269298) [Nottinghamshire chippy named one of the best in the UK](https://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/food-drink/nottinghamshire-chippy-named-one-best-8274717) [Ticketek](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1561100&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpremier.ticketek.co.uk%2Fshows%2Fshow.aspx%3Fsh%3DBUSTED23&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nottinghampost.com%2Fnews%2Fbusted-return-nottingham-motorpoint-arena-8280358) and [Ticketmaster](http://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/B0Eg61) but the presale will open on Wednesday March 29 at 9am for subscribers via [here](https://tegeurope.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=71fa8a86acc095d89fb1a9870&id=37c003cc23) and if you're an [O2 customer](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3235&awinaffid=213635&campaign=&clickref=Regionals-MyLondon--Consumer-&clickref2=&clickref3=&clickref4=&clickref5=&clickref6=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.o2.co.uk%2F&platform=pl) you can get early access with [ O2 Priority ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3235&awinaffid=213635&campaign=&clickref=Regionals-MyLondon--Consumer-&clickref2=&clickref3=&clickref4=&clickref5=&clickref6=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.o2.co.uk%2F&platform=pl)too. The line up for the Nottingham show will also feature New Hope Club, who reached a Top 5 hit with their debut album. [Nottingham](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/nottingham-city-centre) later this year to the delight of fans, as the original trio [celebrate the band's 20th anniversary.](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/entertainment) They will be visiting Nottingham as well as other venues across the UK for a total of 15 performances for their reunion tour.

The 2000s pop punk band will be playing at the Pavilions in September.

In 2015, ten years after their first hiatus, Busted reunited, announcing a 16-date tour across the UK in early 2016. After fans speculated that the band would be reuniting for an anniversary tour, Busted has confirmed the rumours are true by announcing a string of tour dates across the UK later this year. The band will kick their tour off at Plymouth Pavilions on September 2, although this is one of the dates Hanson will not be joining them for. Busted's original run lasted from 2000, with the band gaining recognition in 2002. Tickets for our 20th Anniversary Greatest Hits tour with special guests @hansonmusic go on sale 31st March. "A decade is a long time, two decades is an even longer time. And Plymouth has been chosen as the scene for its highly-anticipated beginning. [Busted tour tickets on general sale at Ticketmaster](http://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/B0Eg61) [Busted tour tickets on pre-sale at Ticketek](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1561104&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpremier.ticketek.co.uk%2Fshows%2Fshow.aspx%3Fsh%3DBUSTED23&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plymouthherald.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fwhats-on-news%2Fbusted-starting-20th-anniversary-tour-8280416) [Click here to subscribe to the South West TV Talk newsletter](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/), bringing you the hottest showbiz news, gossip and features from across the West Country every week. Their tour comes 20 years after they first formed the pop punk band, and four years after they went on hiatus for a second time. #Busted20" [Janners](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/) will be in with the chance of hearing classic hits such as What I Go To School For and Year 3000, as Busted will be playing in Plymouth to celebrate 20 years together. The huge news comes after the quintessential noughties band posted a cryptic video to their Instagram earlier this week of an old, clunky Philips TV being loaded with an antique - a video tape - before their logo flashed up on the screen.

Noughties boyband Busted have announced a massive UK reunion tour for 2023 with dates in London, Manchester and more.

September 24 – Manchester, AO Arena September 16 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena September 15 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena September 9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena September 5 – Swansea, Arena September 3 – Cardiff, International Arena

The noughties band announced their comeback tour today, March 23, and will be dropping by Bournemouth International Centre.

[Click here to subscribe to the South West TV Talk newsletter](https://data.reachplc.com/221025222795854), bringing you the hottest showbiz news, gossip and features from across the West Country every week. In 2015, ten years after their first hiatus, Busted reunited, announcing a 16-date tour across the UK in early 2016. On Wednesday, September 6, Busted will be performing some of their greatest hits, which include What I Go To School For and Year 3000, for the people of Bournemouth at Bournemouth International Centre. Tickets for our 20th Anniversary Greatest Hits tour with special guests @hansonmusic go on sale 31st March. Busted's original run lasted from 2000, with the band gaining recognition in 2002. 2000s pop punk band Busted will be coming to Bournemouth on tour later this year. "A decade is a long time, two decades is an even longer time. #Busted20" Announcing the news of their 20th anniversary tour on Twitter, alongside clips of interviews and a news broadcast of their 2005 split, Busted wrote: "Busted is back! [Ticketek](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1537044&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpremier.ticketek.co.uk%2Fshows%2Fshow.aspx%3Fsh%3DBUSTED23&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mylondon.news%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic-nightlife-news%2Fbusted-announce-huge-20th-anniversary-26538353) and [Ticketmaster.](http://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/B0Eg61) Those who want early access to the shows can sign up to pre-sale launches, taking place on Wednesday, March 29 via this link [here](https://tegeurope.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=71fa8a86acc095d89fb1a9870&id=37c003cc23) and if you're an [O2 customer](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3235&awinaffid=213635&campaign=&clickref=Regionals-MyLondon--Consumer-&clickref2=&clickref3=&clickref4=&clickref5=&clickref6=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.o2.co.uk%2F&platform=pl) you can get early access with [ O2 Priority](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3235&awinaffid=213635&campaign=&clickref=Regionals-MyLondon--Consumer-&clickref2=&clickref3=&clickref4=&clickref5=&clickref6=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.o2.co.uk%2F&platform=pl). [JLS is coming to Bournemouth as part of huge reunion tour](https://www.dorset.live/whats-on/music-nightlife/jls-bournemouth-when-tickets-how-8180405) [20th anniversary tour](https://www.dorset.live/whats-on/music-nightlife/).

The iconic boyband, comprising of Charlie Simpson, James Bourne and Matt Willis , will return to the stage as a trio, 18 years after they announced their ...

First, while on the radio, Charlie was asked if there were plans for a Busted anniversary tour or album, to which he admitted: 'Oh! The short clip sees a Busted cassette being put into an old TV. Matt added: 'Now it feels like it's meant to feel. Blast from the past: Busted have announced that they are reuniting for a 15-show reunion tour and a new album to celebrate their 20th anniversary It's going to be wicked.' Right now it feels like it's barely even begun.'

Busted have announced a UK tour and are releasing new versions of their hit songs to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

He later tweeted again, adding: “Honoured to be compared to @CharlieSimpson by the way. To mark the event, 15 songs from their back catalogue will be unveiled – starting with their hit track ‘Loser Kid’ featuring One of the best out there #maskedsinger now everyone piss off and leave me alone.” Following his win, singer-songwriter James Arthur took to Twitter to Support will also come from New Hope Club and The Tyne. Heading to cities including Brighton, Nottingham, Newcastle and London, all 14 of the lined-up shows will take place throughout September.

Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne rose to fame in the early 2000s as Busted, with hit songs like Year 3000 and What I Go To School For.

The group announced The Pigs Can Fly Tour in 2016 - the group’s first tour in 11 years. They performed alongside McFly in a collaboration which was named McBusted. The group split up in January 2005 with all three members pursuing their own separate musical careers. Busted earned several Brit Award nominations in 2004 and they were crowned the winners of both best British Breakthrough Act and Best Pop Act. The group consisted of three members which were James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. ](/culture/television/the-masked-singer-final-2023-who-won-itv-singing-competition-finalists-revealed-4032720)Simpson hinted that Busted, with fellow members James Bourne and Matt Willis, could soon be set for a reunion - and now it’s official.

The winner of The Masked Singer UK, Charlie Simpson, hinted that it wouldn't be long before he took to the stage again. Now he's reuniting with his old ...

9 September - Birmingham, Utilita Arena 5 September - Swansea, Arena Right now it feels like it's barely even begun."

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- ...

- September 16 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena - September 9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena - September 5 – Swansea, Arena

P. op-punk band Busted have announced plans for a 15-date reunion tour and new album to mark their 20th anniversary. The trio, whose hits include Year 3000, ...

The first offering is a new version of Loser Kid, which featured on Busted’s debut album. They later reformed for an arena tour in the UK and Ireland in 2016. We can’t wait to see you,” followed by the hashtag “Busted 20”.

The pop-punk trio: Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne; will be back together later this year to perform reworked versions of all their classic songs ...

So the whole arena thing was quite heavy. Simpson said: “You’ve got to do it justice because what you don’t want to be doing is when films do remakes and they’re terrible, you’ve got to pay homage and you’ve got to do it well. I love it, it’s awesome.” “Like if you’re a Busted fan, you’re going to want to see this tour because it’s going to be everything you love about the band.” “We’ve talked quite a lot and have put on different types of tours and this is going to be a spectacle tour. Following the announcement on Thursday, Willis told the PA news agency: “I think when you get to a certain point, a lot of bands get scared of the word nostalgia, you don’t want to become this nostalgia act but nostalgia is really powerful.

Busted, who announced that they'd be reuniting for a 20th anniversary tour, were chatting to Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas on BBC's The One Show.

Charlie, himself, shared that he didn’t try and “hide” his voice whilst on The Masked Singer. On Thursday, March 23, Busted announced that they’d be going on a reunion tour with 15 UK dates. American pop band Hanson, best known for their 1997 hit MMMBop, will join the trio on tour. Busted star Matt Willis has described how he “absolutely” knew that his co-star Charlie Simpson was Rhino on The Masked Singer. He didn’t tell us and my mate sent me a clip and was like, ‘Charlie right?’ and I said, ‘Absolutely’.” Matt quickly replied: “Charlie took that NDA very seriously.