IT might be months away but now is the time to pick up the phone, click on the mouse and book your tickets for a trio of world-class acts.

The Backstreet Boys, Rihanna and Shayne Ward have all signed up to play a great gig at The 02 arena in the early spring.

Announcing - in alphabetical order - the Backstreet Boys, Rihanna and Shayne Ward.

The Backstreet Boys are back to celebrate their ten years in music. Selling over 90 million albums 2007 saw the boys release their sixth album, Unbreakable. The O2 show is set to be their last before they begin their UK tour in May.

Following the success of Rihanna's Number 1 Umbrella and her number one album, the young star has announced just two dates in 2008, one of which is at the O2. The single was the fastest selling download of the year and won her the Monster Single of the Year at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.

And finally Shayne Ward, X Factor winner, will play The O2 on 21st May. Following the success of his latest album, Breathless, he has announced his UK tour. His impressive self titled debut album sold over 2 million copies.

David Campbell, Chief Executive of AEG Europe, said: "Shayne Ward and Rihanna are emerging stars of their generation from both sides of the Atlantic and I'm thrilled they will be playing The O2.

The Backstreet Boys are one of the most popular boy bands of all time and along with Shayne and Rihanna add to out world-class 2008 calendar."

Tickets for Backstreet Boys, Rihanna and Shayne Ward are already on sale - so get booked up now.

Tickets are available from the website in related links or by calling 0844 856 0202.