02 February 2023 , 12:42
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O2 has apologised to Beyonce fans who have faced 'difficulties' while trying to buy tickets for the singer’s UK tour dates, after experiencing 'huge demand'.
On Wednesday, the popstar, 41, announced she would be visiting the UK for a series of live performances as part of her first world tour in seven years.
After pre-sale tickets went live for O2 customers via the O2 Priority app and website on Thursday, customers began to experience problems during the purchasing process.
A spokesman for 02 said today: “We apologise to any customers who are experiencing difficulties trying to get Beyonce tickets through our Priority platform today.
“We’re seeing huge demand and we’re doing everything we can to help ensure all our customers can get through.”
Beyonce is taking her hugely successful Renaissance record on tour (Beyonce.com) The global pop sensation willstart her UK tour with a performance at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on May 17, before moving to Murrayfield in Edinburgh on May 20 and the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on May 23, as part of her Renaissance album tour.
She will then play two nights at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 29 and 30.
The world tour will kick off on May 10 in Stockholm before visiting stadiums across the rest of Europe and the UK in spring and summer.
O2 Priority pre-sale ticket prices for the UK shows ranged from £56 for a seated ticket to £2,400 for a VIP “on stage” front row experience.
Beyonce performed live for the first time in four years in Dubai last month - with daughter Blue Ivy joining her on stage (Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal)
There will be further pre-sale ticket releases from a number of other retailers on Friday and Monday, followed by general sale on Tuesday February 7.
As part of the Renaissance tour, the singer’s BeyGOOD initiative, which she created in 2013 to support programmes around the world, will continue its work in various cities by setting up events, celebrating small businesses and awarding grants.
Students will also be supported through scholarships to colleges and universities in 10 cities along the tour.
Beyonce’s last tour was the mammoth Formation World Tour in 2016, which was announced after her guest appearance at the Super Bowl 50 half-time show.