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Little Boxes, on the iTunes... (or the song from the new O2 advert)

Since we first shared our brand new TV advert with our followers on social media, we’ve had a lot of interest in our version of the song that’s in it. Of the 2 million people who’ve watched it on YouTube, many have been asking who our version’s performed by and where they can get a copy of it...

The version in our advert was performed by Sniffy Dog featuring Adrienne Stiefel, and here’s the good news – it’s now available on iTunes, so you can get a copy to listen to whenever the mood takes you!

O2 Priority: The gigs you must be at

We’ve shown you how to have the time of your life with O2 Priority Moments, but bargains with leading brands aren’t the only treats the network has for you. O2 Priority Tickets gives you early access to gig tickets at venues across the country - we’ve picked out just a few over the coming months to get your ears salivating.

How to keep up with O2 on YouTube: Every channel, every video

We’ve shown you how O2 has made it even easier to keep up with the network via your mobile, but that’s not the only way to stay informed and entertained. O2 runs several channels on YouTube, packed with clever tutorials, news and more on everything from smartphones to music. Read on, and we’ll show you how to follow them, and what you can expect from each.

O2 Arena’s all-time greatest hits: What was your favourite?

It's hard to believe that in the space of a few short years, London's O2 Arena has become a cultural icon as recognisable as the huge dome that houses it.

The world's finest performers and athletes have played to sell-out crowds of tens of thousands here, and we're taking a trawl through the archives to bring you the best ever events to have taken place on the Greenwich peninsula. Check out our shortlist and have your say here in our poll!

Battle of the bands: Suede vs Beady Eye - the Britpop wars return!

Britpop is back, and no you’re not dreaming. Liam Gallagher has hit the road with his post-Oasis band Beady Eye, while Brett Anderson is back fronting Suede and bashing out the band’s greatest hits. With Beady Eye making their way around the O2 Academy venues and Suede set to play Brixton Academy, it's time for another battle of the bands to see how Suede stacks up against Liam's lot.

5 ringtones to impress your mates

Rocking an aging ringtone is like walking into a party wearing a piano tie. Ridicule will erupt from all corners  every time someone dials your number. Update that ringtone, quick. But instead of your phone’s standard sounds, use one of these cutting edge tracks.

O2 Priority top tips and extra perks

As an O2 customer you're entitled to lots of extra benefits and one of the best for fans of live entertainment is O2 Priority. It offers tickets for The O2 and all of the O2 Academy venues across the UK and is all about ensuring O2 customers are served first.

Take That are coming...fancy going?

We’re proud to announce we’re Samsung’s exclusive mobile network partner on one of the biggest music events of the year…… Take That’s Progress Live Tour 2011. That means lots of Take That goodies like merchandise, tickets and chances to meet the boys are up for grabs for O2 and Samsung customers over the next few months!

JLS vs Manic Street Preachers - stat clash!

This month sees two very different bands taking their shows to O2 venues in London. JLS brought boyband bombast to The O2 on 15 and 16 January while the Manic Street Preachers mix pop and politics at the O2 Brixton Academy on 21 January. Now we like the Manic Street Preachers and our nieces make us listen to JLS (alright, we liked that one song) but which one is better? There's only one way to find out – stat clash!

 

10 unmissable O2 gigs

From the gigantic glory of The O2 in London to more intimate spaces like the O2 Academy Glasgow, O2 venues have an absolute banquet of brilliant bands and artists on offer during 2011. We've picked out 10 unmissable gigs to get your year off with a bang.