Jedward Confirm Lowestoft Gig

10 May 2013, 06:00 | Updated: 10 May 2013, 06:20

Irish X-Factor twins John and Edward have confirmed a gig in Lowestoft in Suffolk as part of their 2013 tour in September.

The Irish duo will perform at the Marina Theatre on September 24 as part of their Young Love Tour.

The visit to Lowestoft will be one of only six UK dates to be announced.

Having recorded the single Under Pressure which reached  number 2 in the UK charts, represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in both 2011 and 2012, competed on Celebrity Big Brother, hosted two children's TV shows, Jedward's Big Adventure and OMG Dream Factory, the duo have also recorded three Albums, Planetjedward, Victory & Young Love. They recently competed in the Los Angeles Marathon, carried the Olympic Torch, danced on stage with Britney Spears, performed for President Obama before topping Yahoo! OMG UK's Best Boy Band Poll 2012, beating The Wanted and One Direction.

Tickets for Jedwards’ appearance at the Marina go on sale at 10am today, Friday 10 May, to give local people a chance to purchase tickets the box office will open to personal callers at the box office only until 12 midday.

Being one of only six dates in the UK and the only tour date in East Anglia, management at the Marina Theatre are telling Heart they are expecting demand for tickets to be very high, and are recommending that local people take advantage of the opportunity to come to the box office in person on Friday morning before telephone lines open at midday.