Busted

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 45 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Busted is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Busted concert reviews describe live shows and performances as infectious.

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On tour

The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom (July 4); Castle Park, Colchester, United Kingdom (August 15); laverstoke park farm overton, hampshire, United Kingdom (August 22); BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham, United Kingdom (September 16); OVO Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom (September 19); The O2: Millenium Dome, London, United Kingdom (September 20); The O2: Millenium Dome, London, United Kingdom (September 21); Utilita Arena, Cardiff, United Kingdom (September 23); Utilita Arena, Cardiff, United Kingdom (September 24); Utilita Arena, Sheffield, United Kingdom (September 26); First Direct Arena, Leeds, United Kingdom (September 27); First Direct Arena, Leeds, United Kingdom (September 28)

Festivals in 2025

Isle Of Wight Festival 2025

Artist Info

Genre

pop

Origin

(2001 - present)

Bio

Busted are a pop rock / power pop band originating from London, England that consisted of James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. Though originally short-lived, the band's success has helped all three musicians develop successful solo careers.

Has Performed With

McFly, Wheatus

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

V13 (Canada)

June 24, 2024

Download XXI: Controversy, mud, and Busted. 70,000 fans rock through day one of the staple of the UK rock festival calendar…

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Express (UK)

October 12, 2023

Busted brought their greatest hits anniversary tour to a jaw-dropping close with some of the best live music I've ever seen. This is a band you should never pass up seeing.

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The Scotsman (Scotland)

October 10, 2023

Busted Live In Concert In Scotland

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RockShot Magazine (UK)

September 30, 2023

Busted Still Bouncing In The Year 2023

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V13 (Canada)

September 26, 2023

Busted Blast Through a Set of “Greatest Hits” at Leeds First Direct Arena

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Leftlion (UK)

September 26, 2023

Busted at Motorpoint Arena

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Express (UK)

September 25, 2023

100

What's better than one aged boy band? Two aged boy bands, of course. Indeed it was double the fun for boy band fans at last night's Busted show in Manchester, when the three-piece welcomed Hanson to join them on stage for a joint rendition of the latter's biggest hit, MMMbop.

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