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The 1975 tickets: How to get tickets to London O2 Arena gig

The band have promised 'expanded visuals and a brand new set list'

Jess Denham
Friday 10 June 2016 03:06 EDT
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The 1975 frontman Matt Healy has proved a hit with teenage fans
The 1975 frontman Matt Healy has proved a hit with teenage fans (Rex Features)

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Fans of The 1975 will be able to buy tickets to the band’s Christmas gig at London’s O2 Arena this morning.

Tickets go on sale at 9am for the much-hyped show promising “expanded visuals and a brand new set list” on Friday 16 December, costing £24.50 plus booking fees.

It will be the indie group’s biggest headline gig to date, following the release of their critically-acclaimed second album I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It in February.

The album reached number one in the UK and US, setting the record for the longest title of a Billboard 200 chart-topper.


Got sweaty palms already? Check out our handy tips for dealing with the demand:

1) Make sure you are ready and waiting with the web page up at least five minutes before 9am.

2) Do not let your computer, phone or whatever device holds the key to your happiness run out of battery.

3) Register your details with the website you are booking from in advance, if you can, but don’t panic if you haven’t left enough time as your tickets will be held while you fill out your information.

4) Check how many tickets you are allowed to buy in one purchase. If you try to buy more than the limited number, your booking may be cancelled without notice, meaning no-one gets to go.

5) Get your friends to try too, but stay in contact in case you all succeed and end up with a bunch of tickets you didn’t want. If you do need to sell any on, do so at face value. No-one likes a tout.

6) Be patient and avoid refreshing or switching between browsers. Stick with one tab and have some faith! Be prepared to wait for an hour to get tickets.

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