Take That fans queue up 36 hours ahead of Norwich concert

Ticket-holders can enter the Norwich stadium from 5pm this evening, but as of 8.30am hundreds of people were already in line.

Some had also put up tents, including Debra Legg, from Swindon, who was first in the queue after arriving at 5am on Monday. 

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Take That fans in the queue at Carrow Road Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

It is her 13th show on This Life on Tour, which follows the release of Take That's ninth album in November 2023.

Take That fans Clare Pullen, Gemma Clark, Debra Legg and Ciara Oakes at Carrow Road (Image: Newsquest)

Mrs Legg, who is there with her husband, said: "I have loved Take That since they first started and there is always an amazing atmosphere in the queue - it is very addictive."

Sue Norton and Sandra Shand, in the queue for the Take That concert at Carrow Road Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

The group second in line included Ciara Oakes, from Southampton, who said: "We got here at 6am yesterday and I met the friends I have come with in queues for Take That.

"I have met loads of amazing people through the band and everyone helps each other out."

Early arrivals for the Take That concert - Maria Marshall, Emma Sargent, Nikki Hubbard, Samantha Emmerson, Nikki Foulger and Nicola Landles (Image: Newsquest)

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Take That in its current line-up consists of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald.

The setlist will feature plenty of classic hits, such as Patience, Back for Good and Never Forget, alongside songs from their new album and the support act is Olly Murs.

Nikki Foulger, from Ipswich, said: "I got here at 7am yesterday and it is all to get a spot at the barrier closer to the boys - especially Mark Owen." 

Take That fans in the queue - Kelly Artley, Rebecca Hunter, Natalie Lewis and Rachel Gadie (Image: Newsquest)

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Rachel Gadie, from Hull, has the same favourite Take That member and said: "I arrived at 9am yesterday and I want to get near the front to see Mark Owen - he is gorgeous.

"This is my fifth show on This Life On Tour and the concert tells their story since the start." 

Take That have returned to Norwich by popular demand after playing sell-out concerts at Carrow Road in 2017 and 2019.