A TICKET goldrush is looming after supergroup Muse are reported to be on their way home to Teignmouth for two seafront gigs.

The world-famous rock trio, renowned for their spectacular live shows, are set to hold two concerts on Teignmouth's Den on September 4 and 5.

They have yet to formally announce the September dates but the revelations have sent ripples of excitement throughout the South West.

Major concert promoter SJM Concerts Ltd has applied to Teignbridge Council for the premises licence for the two nights, for up to 15,000 people.

The concerts will take place before Matt Bellamy (pictured), Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard embark on a 10-week tour of America and Europe.

The concerts would be a huge coup for the town, generating massive publicity. Negotiations between SJM Concerts and local authorities have been taking place over the last few weeks.

Teignbridge Council has sent letters to town businesses informing them of the application for a 'high-profile, large scale' music concert by a 'well known' band.

A SJM Concerts spokesman remained tight-lipped yesterday saying: "SJM Concerts are in the process of applying for a license to stage an event in Teignmouth but at this point we have no further comment."

Concerns have been raised over traffic and noise levels by police.

It is hoped matters can be thrashed out so the group can perform work from their new album The Resistance, out on September 14.

Town councillor Terry Falcão had a 'chance meeting' with lead singer Matt Bellamy last year and suggested the band put on a Teignmouth gig.

He said: "He was very keen and I think what I have acted as is a catalyst for it to happen. Following that I think the band and SJM Concerts got together.

"If we can make it happen then we must. If it did, it would go down in folklore. I think Muse could open the world's eyes to how beautiful Teignmouth is."

Peter Williams, joint owner of Teign Music in Carlton Place, said: "It would be fantastic for the town and would really put it on the map.

"Teignmouth has a vibrant musical scene, with a lot of up and coming bands who look up to Muse as ones that have made the big time."

A Teignbridge Council spokesman confirmed members of the authority's licensing sub-committee will meet on Monday, August 17, to discuss the application.

He said: "The sub-committee only considers issues concerning public safety, public nuisance, prevention of crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm.

"The sub-committee will make a decision and, depending on the result, Teignbridge Council will consider whether or not to give permission."

Torquay-based Inspector Glen Mayhew is overseeing policing for the concerts. He has met SJM Concert representatives to discuss their action plan which looks at traffic, event and crowd management.

He said: "There are still some issues relating to traffic flows. We are not objecting to the event but, because of the scale and impact on the town, we have asked the committee to give the application their full consideration."