FANS of Irish singing sensation Daniel O'Donnell began camping out on the pavement for concert tickets -- four days before they went on sale.

Queuing started two days ago and is set to continue until the box office at King George's Hall, Blackburn, opens for business on Saturday.

First in line Jill Westergren, of Wigan, who classes herself as a "professional Daniel concert queuer," said: "I never miss a concert. I have friends queuing for me at a few other venues while I wait for these."

Ada Smith, 65, of Stoneyhurst Road, Blackburn, queuing with her granddaughter Kirsty Hamilton, 15, said: "I've been doing this for years. Daniel is worth it, he's fantastic. Everybody is very kind and we often get cups of tea brought to us."

Extra staff are being drafted in to King George's Hall and first tickets will go on sale at 10am on Saturday. Concerts are on November 2 and 3.

Assistant manager Steve Burch said: "He has world-wide appeal so we are honoured and pleased he remains committed to performing in Blackburn every year."