Busted vs McFly Tickets

About Busted vs McFly

The landscape of early 21st-century British pop-rock was irrevocably shaped by two bands: the mischievous pop-punk trio Busted and the melodic, energetic quartet McFly. While carving out their own distinct niches, their paths converged in a highly anticipated supergroup, McBusted, and are now set to collide in a direct “vs.” tour, leaving an indelible mark on a generation of music fans.

Busted, comprising James Bourne, Matt Willis, and Charlie Simpson, debuted in 2002 with the pop-punk hit “What I Go To School For.” Their energetic sound led to chart-toppers from their debut album, Busted, and A Present for Everyone, featuring hits like “Crashed The Wedding,” “Who’s David,” “Thunderbirds Are Go,” and “You Said No,” along with Top 3 singles such as “Year 3000,” “Air Hostess,” and “Sleeping With The Light On.” Achieving 4.5 million sales and eight Platinum certifications, they split and then reunited, hitting number one in 2023 with Greatest Hits 2.0, twenty-one years after their debut. Their UK tours, notably sold-out arena shows at Wembley (recording eleven consecutive sell-outs), have sold over 2 million tickets. After their reunion, tours like “Pigs Can Fly,” “Halfway There,” and the “20th Anniversary & Greatest Hits Tour” drew large crowds. They’ve won two BRIT Awards for Best Pop Act and Best British Breakthrough, and a 2024 Rock Sound Award for Best Live Act.

Formed in 2003, McFly – Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd – gained early support from Busted. They carved out their own pop-rock identity with catchy melodies, debuting with the hit single “Five Colours in Her Hair” and their first album, Room on the 3rd Floor, which reached number one, making them the youngest band to do so, surpassing The Beatles. With seven number-one singles, including “Obviously” and “All About You,” and seven Top 10 albums, McFly has sold over 10 million records globally. Their notable tours, such as “The Tour” (2004) and “Power To Play Tour” (2023), have solidified their dedicated fan base. They also received a BRIT Award for Best British Pop.

Busted members James Bourne and Matt Willis teamed up with McFly’s Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd to form the supergroup McBusted. The collaboration was first teased at McFly’s 10th-anniversary concerts in 2013, leading to their successful “McBusted: Busted & McFly” tour in 2014, followed by “McBusted’s Most Excellent Adventure Tour” in 2015. This project delighted fans of both bands and tapped into their nostalgic appeal.
The dynamic between the two bands takes a new, exciting turn with the announcement of the “Busted vs McFly” UK & Ireland arena tour in September and October 2025. This isn’t a full McBusted reunion, but rather a direct “face-off” where both bands will perform as separate entities, challenging each other on stage. Announced by Busted “gatecrashing” McFly’s 21st birthday O2 Arena show, this tour promises an exhilarating battle of the bands. Fans can expect both groups to perform their extensive catalogues of hits, aiming to outdo each other with high-energy performances and friendly rivalry.

Busted vs McFly Tour Tickets

The “Busted vs McFly” UK & Ireland arena tour in September and October 2025 promises an exciting live experience. This unique event features both bands performing separately in a friendly “battle of the bands.” Fans can expect energetic performances of hits like Busted’s “Year 3000” and McFly’s “All About You,” creating an unmissable night celebrating both pop-rock legends.

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