Registration has opened for the Big Thank You Tour, the Sun and Virgin Radio’s three arena shows that acknowledge the efforts of key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Anyone who has been classified as a key worker – like c-store staff – can apply for a pair of tickets for themselves and a guest. Tickets are free, and 35,000 are available.
The tour hits the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on 1 November and will feature a roster of chart-topping talent. Other shows take place in London and Manchester. The London leg will also include The Sun’s Who Cares Wins awards.
Registration closes at end of June, when a ballot will be used to randomly select the gig-goers. All attendees must be aged 14 or over, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
News UK Retail Director Neil Spencer said: “Retailers have been the lifeblood of their local communities throughout this crisis and as an industry we are extremely grateful for all the work that has gone into ensuring our readers can still access their favourite newspapers at this time.
“The Big Thank You Tour is a way to say thank you to all key workers, and I hope our retail heroes will be a big part of this, so please do get nominating.”
