A singer with a popular boyband is set to star in War of the Worlds musical in Glasgow next year.

Busted star Charlie Simpson, who was also the winner of The Masked Singer 2023, will take on the role of The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds.

The tour will stop at the OVO Hydro on April 2.

Tickets are on sale now at https://tinyurl.com/3zn4hd88.

Charlie said: "When Jeff Wayne called to ask whether I wanted to perform the role of The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist in his next arena tour, I knew I had to rise to the challenge — who wouldn’t want to battle against the Martians?

"The War of The Worlds is one of those iconic pieces of music that’s become a building block in popular culture over the last forty-six years.

"I have vivid memories of listening to the album during my childhood, and I’m so thrilled that I get to sing 'The Eve of The War' and 'Forever Autumn' next year on arena stages across the country."

The 2025 tour will celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG Wells' Victorian tale.

It will feature a new cast, including Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds, The Wanted's Max George, and Maisie Smith from Eastenders and Strictly.

Jeff Wayne said: "Since we began touring arenas in 2006 with my musical version of TWOTW, I’ve been so fortunate to have attracted a range of artists whose careers I’ve first admired, and then I discover they’re keen to come on board our Martian adventure.

"In March 2025 when we hit the road, our cast will be full of distinction once again, and I’m happy that I can now announce our last new cast member - Charlie Simpson of Busted and Fightstar fame, who has both a wonderful voice and physical presence that will grace the stage in our coming The Spirit of Man tour as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist.”