Massive Attack tickets: Homecoming Bristol gig going ahead as fans flock to queue

It'll be their first show in the city since 2003

British trip hop group Massive Attack are returning to Bristol for their first homecoming gig since 2003.

Tickets for the one-off event, which is due to take place in September, went on sale this morning with fans queuing since 4:30am in the hopes of securing a ticket.

A reported 20,000 people are expected to attend the gig which will take place on the Downs; the momentous occasion will mark the first outdoor event to take place there in 15 years.

While tickets were available to purchase online at 9am, Bristol Post reports that tickets were made available to residents from as early as 8am.

As we write, tickets are still available but are on the cusp of selling out.

The duo, consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall, formed in 1988 alongside former member Andy "Mushroom" Vowles.

They are perhaps best known for the single "Unfinished Sympathy" which was taken from their debut 1991 record Blue Lines.

Their previous homecoming gig coincided with the release of successful fourth album 100th Window.

Massive Attack will perform on 3 September.