Girls Aloud ‘spark bidding war as band are flooded with offers to bring their reunion tour to the screen’ after selling 200,000 tickets within hours
The success of Girls Aloud’s reunion tour has reportedly attracted the attention of broadcasters and streaming companies.
The group – Cheryl, Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle and Kimberley Walsh – are hitting the road in May and June 2024 in recognition of this month’s 21st anniversary since they and the late Sarah Harding won Popstars: The Rivals.
Tickets for The Girls Aloud Show went on general sale last Friday after two days of pre-sale, with The Promise hitmakers selling 200,000 tickets within hours.
It is reported that after a huge influx of sales, the girls were inundated with offers to transfer their tour to the screen.
“Following the news of Girls Aloud’s reunion, management has been inundated with offers for all sorts of things, especially a host of TV and streaming specials,” a source said. Sun.
The success of the Girls Aloud reunion tour has reportedly attracted the attention of TV and streaming companies (Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle).
Tickets for The Girls Aloud Show went on general sale last Friday after two days of pre-sale, with The Promise hitmakers selling 200,000 tickets within hours.
“Girls Aloud used to regularly film and release their tours on DVD, but things have moved on, so they were interested to hear what other options were on the table.
“Demand for tickets has been so phenomenal that it has sparked a bidding war between companies seeking the rights to their show. However, they are very careful in what they do because they do not want to exploit their heritage. or do something that cheapens their brand.”
The insider added that it’s important that everyone in the group is “totally on the same page” when it comes to accepting any proposal.
MailOnline has contacted Girls Aloud for comment.
The move comes as both Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have made films based on their The Eras and Renaissance tours.
Taylor announced that her hit film The Eras Tour will be released on streaming services this month.
Increased sales prompted Girls Aloud to double the original length of the tour, adding 14 more dates.
Additional performances will take place in Dublin, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Nottingham, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Liverpool.
The group will hit the road in May and June 2024 to celebrate 21 years of Pop Idol (pictured with Sarah Harding in 2002).
The move comes as both Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have made films following their The Eras and Renaissance tours (pictured in October).
During the tour, the band will give fans a healthy dose of nostalgia by performing some of their most beloved hits, as the band has not recorded new music and is simply looking to celebrate their back catalogue.
The band said they plan to use the tour to “celebrate” their late friend Sarah and will keep her vocals the same.
Cheryl said that in the final months before her tragic death, Sarah expressed her desire for the girls to one day reunite without her.
Talking to British Vogueshe detailed the moment Sarah gave her blessing to the Girls Aloud reunion, admitting that she I couldn’t imagine losing my friend and was still waiting for a “miracle.”