Stone Roses have arrived in Halifax after leaving fans stunned by the announcement of a surprise gig at the Victoria Theatre.

The cult band revealed that they would play an intimate show in Yorkshire via their Facebook page on Saturday and fans lapped the block to queue in their thousands for tickets.

While tickets could only be bagged by turning up in person with a record, concert ticket or t-shirt, it still hasn't been enough to stop people from reselling tickets online, with mark-ups of 1,400% .

Following the rush to see the once-in-a-lifetime gig, Ian, John, Mani and Reni wasted no time in visiting the venue for a soundcheck.

Didn't get a ticket? Follow the gig live

YouTube user CompleteGoober managed to capture a rehearsal, taken from the street, of the Manchester legends practicing their comeback single All For One.

If you listen closely, you'll hear the Manchester legends getting ready to wow fans in Halifax tonight

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