5 Seconds of Summer to headline The O2 in 2023

Multi-platinum selling pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer will headline The O2on Thursday 5 October 2023, after the release of their new live album ‘The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live’ in April.

The live album features reimagined versions of songs from their 11-year catalogue including brand-new songs from their critically acclaimed fifth studio album 5SOS5, accompanied by a 12-piece string orchestra and a 12-member gospel choir.

Tickets are available toThe O2and Virgin Media customers via Priority from 10:00am on Wednesday 12 April and go on general sale at 10:00am on Friday 14 April via www.theo2.co.uk.

ABOUT 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER

Since forming in 2011, 5 Seconds of Summer – comprised of Luke Hemmings (vocals/guitar), Michael Clifford (vocals/guitar), Calum Hood (vocals/bass), and Ashton Irwin (vocals/drums) – have released four albums and numerous hit singles. They were quickly hailed as the “biggest new rock act in the world” by Rolling Stone, and are the only band in history to see their first three full-length studio albums enter the Billboard 200 at No. 1. The band has sold over 3 million concert tickets while touring the world several times over, and sold more than 13 million albums. They recently joined Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club with their hit single “Youngblood.” 5 Seconds of Summer have also been recognized with numerous prestigious accolades, including ten European Music awards, five ARIA awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, an American Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, two iHeartRadio Music Awards, and three APRA Awards.

With their 2022 release, 5SOS5, the band ascended to the next level musically showcasing their multi-faceted artistry and growth over their 10-year career. Now with their forthcoming live album The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live from The Royal Albert Hall, the band truly showcases who they are as performers creating something truly unique and celebratory of their discography.