Boyband Five to top off reunion tour with Scottish show in Glasgow

Boyband Five are to top off their first full reunion tour with a show in Glasgow.

It will be the first time the band’s original line-up has performed together in 25 years.

The group made up of Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon, have performed as a four-piece and with three of their original members following the band’s break-up, but have not fully reunited since splitting in 2001 when they were just a three-piece.

Five will embark on the 12-date Keep On Movin’ tour this year, starting at the Brighton Centre on Friday, October 31 and running until Sunday, November 16, when the group will play the tour’s final gig at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro.

Along the way the band will perform at London’s O2 Arena, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena and Manchester’s AO Arena.

Speaking about the reunion, Robinson said: “This has been a long time coming, and it really does feel right for all of us now – 25 years on, and we’re so ready for it.

“Reconnecting as a five over the last year has been special, and I know I speak for all the boys when I say we can’t wait to do this all over again. Hope you’re ready.”

The band will treat their fans to some of their biggest hits during the shows, including If Ya Gettin’ Down, Keep On Movin’, and We Will Rock You, a re-recording of the Queen song of the same name with Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Five will be supported by DJ Naughty Boy on the tour, with Love adding: “We really can’t wait to get back on stage together and see the fans, it’s going to 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 go.”

Formed in 1997, Five has sold more than 20 million records worldwide, with all 11 of their singles featuring in the top 10 of the UK singles chart, and they also had four UK top 10 albums.

The group has charted in almost 20 countries, and their reunion comes 25 years after they won the Brit Award for best pop act in 2000.

Tickets for the tour will go on general sale on Friday, March 7, at 10am on the band’s website, with an exclusive presale on Wednesday, March 5.

Five’s Keep On Movin’ tour dates

Friday, October 31 – Brighton, Brighton Centre

Saturday, November 1 – Bournemouth, BIC

Sunday, November 2 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena

Tuesday, November 4 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Wednesday, November 5 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena

Friday, November 7 – Manchester, AO Arena

Saturday, November 8 – Leeds, First Direct Arena

Sunday, November 9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena

Tuesday, November 11 – London, The O2