For the first time in 25 years, British boy band Five are reuniting for a massive UK tour, and tickets are selling fast.
In news that's delighted millennials across the nation, all five original members of the 90s pop group will be taking to the stage for a string of shows that are already filling up quickly due to high demand.
Within hours of general sale opening on Friday (March 7), dates in Cardiff, Manchester and London were already showing low or limited availability according to Ticketmaster, but that's not the only place to bag a ticket if you're keen to see the nineties legends on stage. Read on to find out how...
Jason ‘J’ Brown, Abz Love, Ritchie Neville, Sean Conlon and Scott Robinson, sold more than 20 million records in the late nineties and early noughties, with smash hits including Keep On Movin', Let’s Dance, and If Ya Gettin' Down.
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The pop stars famously split in 2001 after Conlon dramatically exited the group. Now, they’re putting their differences aside to the delight of fans across the world. The tour announcement has racked up over 25,000 likes on Instagram, as fans rush to express their excitement in the comments section.
One wrote, "Never got to see you lads the first time around... 41 now and I'm going to dance the roof off."
"I've signed up to every presale going, I need to see this, lads!" another said. "I can still remember the dance moves."
A third added, "12-year-old me is screaming right now."
Five's 20-date tour will kick off in Brighton on October 31 and will conclude at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on November 28. From tour dates and presale times to where to buy tickets, find out what you need to know below.
How to get tickets for the Five reunion tour
If you’re keen to get hold of tickets, listen up. General sale for the Five UK and Ireland tour is now open via Ticketek, AXS, and Ticketmaster.
If you want to make it a night to remember, Seat Unique is offering a range of VIP packages for Leeds, Manchester, Aberdeen, and Newcastle. Prices start from £84.
Who will support Five on their comeback tour?
Five will be in good company on tour, too. DJ Naughty Boy, famed for hit collaborations with artists such as Beyoncé, Emeli Sandé, and Sam Smith, will be the support act for all UK shows.
Confirming the exciting news, band member Abz Love said: “We really can’t wait to get back on stage together & see the fans, it’s gonna go OFF! Buzzing to have Naughty Boy on tour with us too…”
“Five bad boys and a naughty boy, that sounds like a lot of fun. Let’s gooooo!”
What are the Five reunion UK and Ireland tour dates?
Due to overwhelming demand, the 90s band recently added eight new shows to the UK and Ireland tour - that's a huge 20 dates in total. Now, you’ll have more time to see Five live in the likes of London, Manchester, Sheffield, and Newcastle.
Irish fans will also be pleased to know the band will now also perform in Belfast (November 22) and Dublin (November 23).
You can find the full list of UK tour dates below:
- October 31 - Brighton, Brighton Centre
- November 1 - Bournemouth, BIC
- November 2 - Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- November 4 - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
- November 5 - Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
- November 7 - Manchester, AO Arena
- November 8 - Leeds, First Direct Arena
- November 9 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- November 11 - London, The O2
- November 12 - London, O2 Arena (new)
- November 14 - Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- November 15 - Aberdeen, P&J Live
- November 16 - Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- November 18 - Manchester, Co-op Live (new)
- November 19 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena (new)
- November 22 - Belfast, SSE Arena (new)
- November 23 - Dublin, 3Arena (new)
- November 25 - Glasgow, OVO Hydro (new)
- November 26 - Newcastle, Utilita Arena (new)
- November 28 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena (new)
Topics: Music
Danielle Fowler