Hear'Say and Liberty X are joining forces for a major tour in 2027, marking 25 years since the TV show Popstars launched both bands into the spotlight. The two acts will take to the stage together for the first time ever as part of 'Popstars: The Originals', bringing their biggest hits to arenas across the UK and Ireland.
Tour dates and venues
The 12-date run will kick off at Dublin's 3Arena on April 17, 2027, before travelling to Belfast, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, London and Manchester. The tour will then come to a close at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on May 9, with the bands expected to perform to a combined audience of more than 150,000 fans across the tour.
Line-up details
The reunion brings together four original members of Hear'Say – Danny Foster, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan – while Liberty X will return with their complete original line-up of Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm and Kelli Young.
Band statements
Hear'Say said: "Coming back together after 25 years is something that's incredibly special to all of us. It's a chance to celebrate an unforgettable chapter in our lives, reconnect with each other and relive so many amazing memories. To be sharing the stage with Liberty X makes this celebration even more special, and it feels like the perfect way to mark such an incredible milestone. We are so excited to be celebrating with everyone and honestly can't wait to reconnect with the Hear'Say fans. To relive those amazing memories together and create some new ones along the way is going to be very special."
Liberty X added: "It's hard to believe it's been 25 years since Popstars changed all of our lives. We are thrilled to be heading out on tour with Hear'Say to celebrate where it all began. It feels like the perfect way to mark such an incredible milestone, bringing the music, the memories and all the energy back to the stage. Most of all, we can't wait to celebrate with all of you. Whether you've been with us since day one or you're discovering these songs all over again, we can't wait to sing, dance and make some brand new memories together."
Ticket information
Fans who register will receive access to a ticket pre-sale from 9am BST on Wednesday, October 14, with remaining tickets going on general sale from 9am BST on Friday, October 16.
'Popstars: The Originals' tour dates
April 2027: 17th - Dublin, 3Arena; 18th - Belfast, SSE Arena; 20th - Bournemouth, BIC; 21st - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena; 25th - Brighton, Centre; 28th - Cardiff, Utilita Arena. May 2027: 1st - Birmingham, BP Pulse Arena; 2nd - Leeds, First Direct Arena; 4th - Newcastle, Utilita Arena; 5th - Glasgow, Hydro Arena; 7th - London, The O2; 8th - Manchester, AO Arena; 9th - Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena.
