The British boyband Five are to reunite with their original line-up for the first time in 25 years.
The quintet, made up of Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, and Sean Conlon, have performed as a quartet and with three of their original members following the group's break-up, but they have not fully reunited since splitting in 2001 when they were just a trio.
Five will embark on the 12-date Keep on Movin' tour this year, starting at the Brighton Centre on Friday 31 October and running until Sunday 16 November. No Irish dates are scheduled at present.
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 group 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 have sold more than 20 million records worldwide.
The group has charted in almost 20 countries, and their reunion also comes 25 years after they won the Brit Award for Best Pop Act in 2000.
Source: Press Association
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