During this time of coronavirus isolation and confusion, fans have been turning to the entertainment world for comfort. Whether it is through binging on Netflix to listening to the radio, the entertainment world is delivering some real relaxation. But Rick Astley has now raised the stakes with the news of a free gig.
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How can I get tickets to Rick Astley’s Free gig?
Tickets for Rick Astley’s free gig, taking place on October 28 at the Manchester Arena, are available on Ticketmaster.
The tickets go on sale on April 2 at 7pm via the website.
The tickets are free, so there is no need to part with any money on the purchase.
However, as is the most important part of this gig, it is taking place for NHS and frontline staff, meaning not just anyone will be able to get tickets.
According to ITV, Astley’s press agency said ticket applications must be made only by eligible frontline staff.
To get tickets you will be required to bring a valid staff card to the show – as ticket checks will be in operation.
As a result, fans should take care to make sure not to attempt to buy tickets unless they are NHS frontline staff, primary care workers or “blue light staff.”
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Rick Astley announced he would be putting on the concert on Twitter.
He wrote: “On October 28th at @ManchesterArena I’m putting on a free concert for all NHS Frontline, Primary Care Workers & All Blue Light Staff.
“Tickets available from Thursday 2nd of April at 7pm. @NHSuk#NHSheroes #NHS #NHSstaff #thankyouNHS”
He also posted an image of a poster of the gig, as well as a statement about the gig.
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In the statement, Astley said: “Our NHS and emergency services are amazing. This concert is a thank you to all those fantastic frontline staff.
“I promise my band and I will give it everything to give you a great night out.”
Astley is not the first to do this, as The Beautiful South duo Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott announced their free NHS gig to take place on October 13 at the Nottingham Arena.
Heaton said in a social media post: “The coronavirus pandemic should remind everyone, and let no-one forget, that our National Health Service is the most brilliant and significant institution in our lives.”
The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess has also said he will give all guestlist spots for his next solo UK tour to NHS staff.
For anyone struggling with the coronavirus isolation, Elton John streamed a concert which included music from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith and Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters.
The full concert can be streamed live on YouTube.
Tickets for Rick Astley go on sale at Ticketmaster at 7pm on April 2
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