More than half of tickets for Boyzone's Telford concert snapped up
More than half the 6,000 tickets for Irish band Boyzone's Shropshire concert have been sold - just a week after they went on sale.
The foursome - Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy and Michael Graham - will perform in Telford Town Park on June 27.
Early bird tickets are £25 for adults and £20 for children up to the age of 16. The offer lasts until March 31, after which adult tickets will cost £35, with child tickets £30.
Three hundred tickets have been bought at a discount by people with Telford Loyalty Cards, a discount scheme for council leisure services.
Ticket prices for members have been reduced to £25 by Telford and Wrekin Council until April 30, with a free ticket for an under 16 added to the deal.
Councillor Shaun Davies, cabinet leader for Commercial Projects, said: "We look forward to welcoming a huge crowd to Telford Town Park for an event that will really help put us firmly on the map and attract lots of new visitors here."
Tickets are available online at www.theplacetelford.com or by ringing Oakengates Theatre on 01952 382382.