February 18, 2008 16:53
Pete Doherty's Royal Albert Hall show 'sells out in 20 minutes'
Fans snap up 5,000 tickets to see the Babyshambles front-man play solo
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Tickets for Pete Doherty’s forthcoming solo show at London’s Royal Albert Hall sold out within 20 minutes of going on sale at 9am (GMT) on Saturday (February 16).
The show, due to take place on April 26, will be the biggest solo show the Babyshambles front-man has ever played.
As well as impromptu solo shows after recent gigs and for private audiences, Pete Doherty recently played a small solo show at London’s Rhythm Factory venue (pictured).
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