Early 2000s boy band Busted will be heading to Newcastle later this week as part of their UK tour.

It’s been two decades since James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson rocketed into the music charts with their catchy pop debut single What I Go To School For.

The group also claimed a number one single with Crashed The Wedding before their party anthem Year 3000 which made it into the top three.

Celebrating their 20th-anniversary tour, they announced a performance in the North East earlier this year.

Busted are due to take to the stage around 9pm but timings are subject to change.

The doors at the venue will be open from 6pm.

Who is supporting Busted on tour?

MMMBop hitmakers Hanson and rock band The Tyne will be supporting Busted in Newcastle.

Stage times begin from 7.30pm.

What are the age restrictions for Busted at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena?

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The Utilita Arena website says children under 14 are not permitted on the standing floor area.

Meanwhile, under 14's attending the Busted show must be accompanied by an adult.

Are there any tickets left for Busted at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena?

At the time of writing, tickets remain on Ticketmaster for both dates, starting from £42.50 per person for Wednesday’s concert.

Saturday’s performance currently has individual tickets for sale from £40.25.

What is the bag policy for Busted at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena?

All bags will be searched but no backpacks, holdalls, or suitcases will be admitted into the venue.

There is also no cloakroom or temporary storage facilities for personal items.

What are the banned items from Busted at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena?

According to the venue’s website, prohibited items include:

  • Backpacks including holdalls, luggage, computer bags and cushions
  • Glass, cans, aluminium bottles or thermoses of any kind including any liquid products which can be consumed
  • Flammable liquids in any container
  • Laser pens/pointers
  • Video cameras, professional cameras and recording devices
  • Laptop computers, ipads and Go Pro’s
  • Large/golf umbrellas
  • Knives, firearms or weapons of any kind
  • Illegal drugs or substances
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Signs, banners or flags with or without poles, staffs or selfie sticks
  • Animals (except service animals to aid persons with disabilities)
  • Air horns, whistles, cowbells or other noise-making distractions
  • Projectiles (frisbees, beach balls, footballs etc)
  • Aerosol cans (hairspray, mace pepper spray etc)
  • Fireworks, confetti or glitter bombs or sprays
  • Glow sticks
  • Balloons
  • Use of wheeled footwear, skateboards
  • Food
  • Masks and helmets
  • Large belt buckles, studs, chains and spiked collars, boots or jackets
  • Glass bottles of perfume
  • Anything else which they deem to ruin the enjoyment or viewing experience of others
  • Any refreshments or refreshment containers
  • Cameras and recording equipment including iPads and tablets

The Northern Echo: Is there parking for Busted at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena?

The Utilita Arena website explains: "There are over 600 convenient Official Car Park spaces available on site at the rear of the building that offer CCTV cameras and regular security patrols.”

However, event parking in advance (24 hours before) starts from £8.50.

Paying for parking on the day of the Busted shows will be from £9.75.

You can find more information including how to travel to Newcastle’s Utilita Arena online.