The Killers have been presented with a special award to mark their record-breaking, six-night residency at The O2. The ‘Rebel Diamonds’ tour, held between July 4 and July 11, saw Brandon Flowers and co celebrate 20 years of hits, with the 'Somebody Told Me' rockers selling a whopping 105,000 tickets, the highest sales the 20,000-capacity venue has seen so far this year. The hits-filled shows saw epic staging and visuals and the ‘When You Were Young’ group even aired the Euros semi-final, which saw England get through to the final.
The unique plaque is made from the sustainable fine arts material Jesmonite and boasts a picture of the Las Vegas rockers at the venue along with a piece of arena's tent fabric. Matt Woolliscroft, Promoter at SJM Concerts said: "The six-night residency of The Killer at The O2 has been a phenomenal experience to be a part of. In the 20 years that I have been working with the band, the ‘Rebel Diamonds’ tour has seen, in my opinion, their best performances, best production and best setlists.
Every night the audience reaction and energy has been incredible. The night of the Euros semi-final at The O2 was a true once in a lifetime “I was there” moment, and it was a privilege to be in the room for it. Each time they tour the UK, I am left thinking that they can’t get any better live, then the next time they come over they once again reach new heights.
" Kirk M. Sommer, Global Co-Head of Music at talent agency WME, said: “The Killers wer.