Undoubtedly the biggest new band to smash into the charts in the last 12 months, The Wanted’s latest offering is not only set to be a sure-fire hit but will also be the official Comic Relief single for Red Nose Day.

Available for digital download on Sunday 13th March and to buy in the shops the day after, Gold Forever is the latest single from the Brit nominated five-piece: Jay, Max, Nathan, Siva and Tom. Written by award-winning songwriters, Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Claude Kelly, this song packs a punch.  Gold Forever is a ballad to rave to, combining the boy’s soaring vocals with a clubby, synth bassline.

“This song is about a day in your life that you never forget.  It’s an upbeat, feel good track and our favourite so far. We’re really excited to get it out there, and delighted that it is supporting such a great cause.” says Max.

The Wanted follow the long line up of pop royalty who have recorded singles for the charity, including Spice Girls, McFly and Girls Aloud/Sugababes. Jay commented on the group’s involvement “We’re in a position where we can contribute to Comic Relief.  We grew up watching it as kids and to be involved is crazy but an absolute honour.  We hope we do everyone proud.”

Nathan echoes, “Comic Relief is a British institution and something everyone wants to be part of. It’s an amazing charity and we’re thrilled to be involved.”

With their incredible 2011 BRIT nominated debut single All Time Low storming straight into the number one spot, followed quickly by number two hit Heart Vacancy, Jay, Max, Siva, Nathan and Tom have quickly built up a huge fanbase. Their self-titled debut album raced into the top five, and with over 17 million plays of their videos on YouTube, and over 650,000 fans on Facebook, the boys have most definitely cemented themselves as the hottest new pop group in the UK.

The Wanted are set to perform the track on Red Nose Day’s enormous Night of TV, Comic Relief: Funny for Money which kicks off at 7pm, BBC1 on Friday 18th March, Red Nose Day. By raising money for Red Nose Day, people can help to change lives forever. That’s because Comic Relief spends all the money raised to give extremely vulnerable, poor and disadvantaged people in the UK and Africa a helping hand to turn their lives around.

Comic Relief
Comic Relief was launched on Christmas Day in 1985, live on BBC One.  At that time, a devastating famine was crippling Ethiopia and something had to be done.  That something was Comic Relief.  The idea was simple – Comic Relief would make the public laugh while they raised money to help people in desperate need.  Before too long, Red Nose Day was created and the first ever event in 1988 raised a staggering £15m.  To date, twelve Red Nose Days have raised more than £500m.  That money has helped, and is helping, to support people and communities in dire need both in the UK and Africa.

To see all the latest red Nose Day news and for information about how you can ‘Do Something Funny for Money’ visit www.rednoseday.com

The boys are off to Asia next week where they are promoting their album. This follows trips to Europe where The Wanted story is just beginning. They’ll be back in the UK for their first headline tour which kicks off in Manchester on 28th March.

The Wanted Tour Dates 2011

Mon 28th Mar
O2 Apollo Manchester

Tue 29th Mar
O2 Apollo Manchester

Wed 30th Mar
Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 1st Apr
Brighton Centre, Brighton 

Sat 2nd Apr
The Royal Centre, Nottingham 

Sun 3rd Apr
Cardiff International Arena (CIA)

Tue 5th Apr
Plymouth Pavilions

Wed 6th Apr
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London

Thu 7th Apr
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London 

Sat 9th Apr
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

Sun 10th Apr
Sheffield City Hall & Memorial Hall

Mon 11th Apr
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

Wed 13th Apr
SECC & Clyde Auditorium (The Armadillo) Glasgow 

Thu 14th Apr
SECC & Clyde Auditorium (The Armadillo) Glasgow 

Fri 15th Apr
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Thu 21st Jul
Epsom Live!: Epsom Downs Racecourse