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31 March 2010: IF you're feeling Blue then here's a prize just for you - VIP entry to Fashion Kicks!
Hosted by MANCHESTER CITY and Ireland international goalkeeper Shay Given and his wife Jane, the star-studded event sees footie, fashion and food unite to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
We're giving you the chance to WIN two tickets to the sold-out event. They include access to the VIP reception and aftershow party with WESTLIFE.
The full Man City and MAN UTD football teams, Westlife and BOYZONE will be there along with their wives and girlfriends.
You'll see an intimate performance from Westlife ahead of the band's forthcoming tour and will have a premium position table for a lavish dinner served by top chefs from the Academy of Culinary Arts.
The prize includes a night's stay at the Marriot Hotel and return travel to Manchester up to the value of £100 per person.
To read the full article and enter the competition then click here.
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| Westlife chat to Heart |
31 March 2010: After a decade in the business it's very a different experience to a few years ago, as our Showbiz Editor Jo Parkerson has been finding out:
To listen to the interview then click here.
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| Kian And His Ladies At Krystle |
30 March 2010: We don't know how long it takes to name a new born baby, but if after a year you are still calling your child "you there" or " thingamajig " or "whatsyerbleedinface" – then someone really should call in Child Services. On a completely unrelated issue, Westlife's Kian Egan brought his STILL unnamed Girlband to Krystle at the weekend.
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| Westlife on The Saturday Show |
28 March 2010: Thanks to ShNickyfairy for uploading last night’s performance and chat on RTE’s The Saturday Show.
Click to watch part one
Click to watch part two
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| Second Cork Date Added |
26 March 2010: Westlife have added a second date at Cork's Marquee venue after tickets for their first concert there on July 6 sold out within minutes this morning.
The group will now also play Leeside the following evening July 7, with tickets on sale immediately.
Tickets will be €54.80, on sale now from all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide, by calling 0818 719 300 or online at www.ticketmaster.ie.
| Source: Breakingnews.iol.ie
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| Westlife to play outdoor concert at Ashton Gate in Bristol |
26 March 2010: Irish pop group Westlife are coming to Bristol this summer to play a huge outdoor concert at Ashton Gate, the Evening Post can exclusively reveal.
They will perform at the Bristol City ground on Thursday, June 17.
A total of 15,000 tickets were due to go on sale from 7am this morning for the concert, priced between £35 and £50.
Tickets can be bought online at www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk or at www.seetickets.com, or by phoning the stadium hotline on 0871 222 6666 – select option one and then option two, listening out for "concert tickets".
Westlife have sold 43 million records worldwide including 14 UK number ones – a record only bettered by Elvis and The Beatles. Their biggest hits include Flying Without Wings, If I Let You Go and You Raise Me Up as well as covers of Against All Odds, Uptown Girl and I Have A Dream.
The line-up – Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan – saw their latest album Where We Are reach number two in the UK albums chart.
Support acts have yet to be confirmed.
The Westlife show is the first concert to be staged at Ashton Gate since Bon Jovi's sell-out show in 2008 and the popular band follow a long line of major acts to have played at the venue in the past decade including The Who, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Meatloaf and Bryan Adams.
Bristol City group managing director Doug Harman said: "We are delighted to be welcoming an act of Westlife's stature to Bristol for what is certain to be another successful and enjoyable summer concert at Ashton Gate Stadium.
"There is sure to be a big demand for tickets and we would encourage anyone who wants to attend to purchase their seats early to avoid disappointment."
The group first formed in July 1998. The original line-up included Brian McFadden, but he left in 2004. Westlife is the only act in UK history to have their first seven singles go straight to number one, but despite their worldwide success they have only had one American chart hit. Swear it Again made it to 20 in 2000.
The group was originally signed by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh.
In 2008, they were declared Ireland's ninth richest celebrities under 30 years old, with 36 million euros as a group.
Wheelchair and ambulant disabled tickets should be purchased direct from the stadium. Concert hospitality is also available priced at £120 plus VAT per person on a first-come, first-served basis – to book your table contact the stadium's commercial team on 0871 222 66 66, selecting option three. This offer includes seating in front of the stage, a pre-show meal and souvenir programme.
| Source: This Is Bristol
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| Cork Gig |
24 March 2010: Westlife will be performing as part of Cork's Live at the Marquee 2010 on 06 July 2010. tickets on sale on Friday.
For more information please click here.
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| Meet Westlife on their forthcoming tour |
24 March 2010: Meet Westlife plus watch the boys in concert and spend the night at a top London hotel!
GMTV are offering one lucky winner and a guest an amazing trip to London to see Westlife! The prize includes:
An exclusive invite-only sound check before one of the London shows
Meet Westlife! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you for ask Westlifethat burning question you have always wanted to know. Don't forget to bring your camera to get a snap of you and Westlife to impress all your friends!
Enjoy the concert afterwards in top-price seats
Accommodation at Le Meridien Piccadilly
Plus travel to and from London is included
To enter the competition then click here.
| Source: GMTV
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| Westlife On TV |
| 24 March 2010: Just to remind everyone that Westlife are live in the studio on GMTV tomorrow. The lads will also appear on ITV’s This Morning on Friday.
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| Steo Tribute |
22 March 2010: Westlife’s Nicky Byrne said of performing with Boyzone on the special: 'After 11 years in the music industry and having had the pleasure of performing with many greats, our performance with Boyzone was extra special for lots of reasons.
'Not only did these guys pave the way for ourselves but they have always been there showing support for us throughout the years. We had often spoke of doing something together and how much fun it would be.
'Little did we know that time would come remembering and celebrating the life of Stephen Gately. It was such good fun to do and we enjoyed it immensely. We are sure Stephen would be proud and smiling down on us all.'
To read full article on the touching Steo tribute then click here.
| Source: dailymail.co.uk
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| Vivo’ Westlife, Kelly Clarkson and SA artists |
20 March 2010: Thousands of fans attended an exclusive concert at Sun City on Friday night featuring Westlife and Kelly Clarkson.
The show was a celebration of the new VW Vivo Polo and around 6000 music fans were there.
Westlife played all their hits on their return visit to South Africa.
“Just a bit of fun really, just a bit of ‘getting out there’, sing songs, get into the crowd. It was good fun really,” a band member said.
Clarkson, Freshly Ground and The Parlotones helped ensure the Vivo Polo was a success.
Westlife said they would be back in South Africa soon.
| Credits: Edited by Deshnee Subramany. Source: eyewitnessnews.co.za
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| Westlife On GMTV |
19 March 2010: Westlife are on GMTV next Thursday (25th).
From GMTV’s twitter page: It's a huge week on GMTV next week - Sandra Bullock, Westlife, Boy George, Callum Best, Emma Thompson and James Tanner in the GMTV Kitchen!
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| Let’s Party |
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18 March 2010: PROUD dad Nicky Byrne was among the many thousands who turned out for Dublin's St Patrick Day's parade.
The Westlife singer took his twin boys Rocco and Jay, who will be three next month, to see the annual pageant, led this year by soccer legend Packie Bonner.
Crowds lined the streets of the capital as grand marshal and goalkeeping hero Bonner waved merrily from his vantage point at the head of the parade.
Some 3,000 performers took part this year – and they certainly didn’t disappoint, as the many locals and visitors clapped their appreciation.
Floats, street performers and marching bands from all over the world made sure the day was one to remember.
The Dublin parade was one of more then 100 parades held around the country, from Skibbereen, in Co Cork, to Dunfanaghy, in Co Donegal.
Beginning at Parnell Square at noon, the participants in Dublin made the 2km walk to St Patrick's Cathedral, via O'Connell Street, Dame Street and Christchurch Place.
The theme of this year's parade was the Extraordinary World.
Marching bands from India, North Carolina, Louisiana, Bulgaria, Austria, France, Spain and Britain added to the international flavour
Guinness hats and greenpainted faces were to be seen in abundance as the good-humoured masses of people cheered loudly for their favourite participants.
Thousands of locals and tourists arrived in the city centre early to ensure the best positions on the parade route.
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| Bertie Ahern |
18 March 2010: Bertie Ahern is spending his second St Patrick's Day in around 20 years on Irish soil, and he'll be watching the parade with his daughter Georgina and her husband, Westlife's Nicky Byrne.
"I'm here. I go to the parade with the grandkids and then I go to Croke Park to watch the club finals. Cecelia will stay at home because Robin's too small, but Georgina and the kids and Nico are going. I think they've tickets for the stand."
Bertie says he's looking forward to a trip down memory lane at the parade.
"I used to always bring Georgina and Cecelia to see the parade so Georgina wants to do the same with the kids now. The parade is always good and people put in a huge effort."
Mr Ahern admitted that he was "fed up" constantly travelling on Ireland's patriotic day.
"I was fed up being away. I'm so glad being here. To be in Dublin on Paddy's day is great, and watch the Portumna match against Ballyhale, and Kilmurry-Ibrickane and St Gall's
| Source: Herald.ie. Shortened for Filan Forever. The full article can be read here.
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| Nicky in Sunday World |
12 March 2010: Thanks to Katrin for the scans of Nicky in the Sunday World with his Mum. Click here to view.
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| Westlife Nicky's delight at new niece |
12 March 2010: WESTLIFE star Nicky Byrne is celebrating following the arrival of his new niece, Lexi.
The singer (30) paid tribute to his beloved sister, Gillian Byrne on his Twitter site, after she and her husband, Mark welcomed their first baby girl into the world this week
The tiny tot, who was due at the end of February, was born on March 5 and joins her older brother Zack in the close-knit family.
The Dublin singer explained how he has been busy spending lots of quality time with the latest addition to the Byrne clan this week.
"I just met Lexi. She is adorable," he posted on the networking site. "Huge congratulations to my sister Gillian and hubby, Mark on the birth of their daughter.
"A sister for Zack, it's brilliant news," he added.
Lexi's birth marks the second arrival of a new cousin for the Westlife star's twin boys, Rocco and Jay (2), in a matter of months.
Nicky's sister-in-law, millionaire author Cecelia Ahern, gave birth to her first child, Robin, last December.
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| Westlife’s Tribute To Stephen Gately |
10 March 2010: In this week’s Westlife round-up, we’ve got news about the band’s recent awards success, their touching tribute to very close friend Stephen Gately and more…
Westlife Join Boyzone To Celebrate The Life Of Stephen Gately: Westlife joined Boyzone on stage for a special show in memory of Stephen earlier in the week. The boys went along to perform and show their support on the show, 'Boyzone: A Tribute to Stephen Gately', which will air on ITV1 on 21st March. Boyzone’s new album Brother is out now, and features the current single ‘Gave It All Away’, a tribute to their hugely-missed bandmate.
Westlife voted Best Irish Pop Act at The Meteor Awards: Westlife have done it again - the band has been voted the Best Irish Pop Act at The Meteor Awards for an astonishing TENTH year in a row! Check out a photo of the boys looking over-the-moon, and thanks to all who voted…
Nicky hosts Celebrity Sunday: During a recent stint hosting 2FM's Celebrity Sunday slot in Ireland, Nicky was amazed to find himself the number three worldwide trending topic on Twitter! Nicky has loved doing the show over the last four weeks, and wants to pass on his thanks to every single one of you who were talking about it online. We hope all of you who tuned in enjoyed the shows!
Performance at the Children's Champions Awards:
The Children's Champions Awards took place last week, honouring both people who have done some amazing work with children, and children who have helped other children in need. Westlife performed 'What About Now' on the show and were amongst the many big names in attendance at this star-studded event, hosted by Chris Evans and Amanda Holden. You can watch the show this Wednesday (March 10th) on Sky 1 at 8pm
Until next time...Keep checking in to www.westlife.com for all of your up-to-the-minute Westlife news!
Love Westlife HQ x
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| Children’s Champions Awards |
09 March 2010: To watch a short Westlife interview and performance at the Awards then click here.
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| Fashion Kicks 2010 |
04 March 2010: On April 13th 2010, Manchester City football club and International goalkeeper Shay Given are launching Fashion Kicks 2010.
This year the successful, red-carpet event offers an exclusive performance by Westlife, a celebrity fashion show from Selfridges, a lavish dinner by top chefs Brian Turner and Paul Rankin, as well as a charity auction.
Nicky Byrne from Westlife, who joins the event ahead of the band’s forthcoming tour says: “We are really pleased to be asked to be involved in this event once again. We can’t wait to join up with Shay and all the other players for what is set to be a fabulous evening.”
The fashion show will see Manchester City players themselves modelling Selfridges spring summer collections. Selfridges CEO, Paul Kelly states “Selfridges are delighted to collaborate on such an exciting and inspiring event, which sees some of the UK’s strongest talents working together for very important causes.”
Working with the Academy of Culinary Arts, Fashion Kicks will also host chefs Terry Laybourne, Paul Heathcote, Nigel Haworth, and Simon Rimmer to name but a few. Each chef will create a signature canapé in honour of the event, which will be served as part of a champagne reception followed by a mouth-watering feast.
The whole event will take place in two dedicated marquees in the Lancashire County Cricket Ground and be compéred by much-loved radio disc jockey, Neil Fox. All funds raised on the night will be distributed between three worthy causes: Macmillan Cancer Support; the ‘Adopt a School’ project and the Beechwood Centre for Cancer Care in Stockport.
Shay, who is a patron of Macmillan, commented: “My wife Jane and I are proud to support Fashion Kicks once again. The night promises to be an entertainment extravaganza with all those involved kindly donating their time towards a very worthy cause.”
Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: "As Patron of such a worthy charity, Shay works tirelessly to raise not only funds, but also the profile of the Macmillan Cancer Appeal. The Club is committed to seeing him succeed. I wish Shay, and all those who support Macmillan's work, the very best, for both the ‘Fashion Kicks’ night itself and for all of their other wonderful fundraising work."
To find out more or to book tickets visit www.fashionkicks.org.uk
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| Helpline shocked at surge in calls from children |
04 March 2010: CHILDLINE has expressed concern over a large increase in the number of children calling with serious problems affecting their personal safety.
The service had 11% more calls from children suffering abuse or other harm last year – an increase that contributed to a shocking 25% rise in the overall number of calls made.
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was "astounded" by the increases that brought the total number of calls to its service to 815,708.
Childline manager Lloyd Byrne said the volume of calls raised questions about why children felt so disenfranchised that they had to ring a voluntary listening service to have someone to talk to. "It’s hard to picture 800,000 calls but you would be familiar with what Croke Park would be like full to capacity on All-Ireland final day. Now picture that scene multiplied by 10," he said.
The service, which costs more than €4 million a year to run, receives no Government funding so Childline relies on donations to provide the €5 it takes to answer every single call.
Top-selling band Westlife gave the service a boost yesterday by becoming the first ever ambassadors for Childline. The band, who already support a fundraising concert each year, will lend their name to promotional activities for the service.
lDonations can be made by calling 1800 504050 or log on to ispcc.ie/donate.
lChildline can be contacted free on 1800 666666, visit childline.ie, text "list" to 50101 for information on services, or text "talk" to 50101 to chat to a volunteer by text message.
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| Westlife Video |
03 March 2010: To watch the new Westlife video about their fame then click here.
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| Boyzone Want To Record Album With Westlife |
03 March 2010: BOYZONE want to record an album with Westlife to show Irish solidarity.
Both manbands were created by X Factor judge Louis Walsh, 57, but they’ve never performed together until this week. ITV1.
On Monday they recorded an ITV1 tribute to the late Boyzone member Stephen Gately, which is due to air on March 21.
I caught up with BZ afterwards where Shane Lynch, 33, told me: “I can’t believe that it’s taken us 12 years to perform together. I’d love to record an album with Westlife and I’ve told them that.
“It would be nice to do it for charity. American artists like Jay-Z and Rihanna stick together and I think that we should be more like that too.”
Filming was emotional for Shane, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, 37 and Keith Duffy, 35, who were singing their hits for the first time without Steo.
Ronan, 32, admitted: “I’m so glad that’s over. I felt so drained and I don’t know how we got through that but I’m glad we did.”
Stars including Robbie Williams, 36, have filmed tributes for the singer, who died last October, but BZ haven’t watched them yet.
Shane revealed: “We’re going to get together on the night it goes out and watch it all the way through.”
The guys duet with Mika, 26, on new single Gave It All Away, which he wrote.
Stephen’s husband Andrew Cowles, 32, watched filming and confirmed: “It would be nice if they could find the strength to continue to tour.”
Boyzone’s new album Brother is out on Monday.
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| Westlife and Boyzone duet for the first time EVER! |
02 March 2010: Oh yes, it's like all the things our Irish, boyband-loving dreams were made of. In fact, our 15-year-old selves did a little jig when we saw it happen before our eyes. That's right, Boyzone and Westlife have finally teamed up -and it was all for a very emotional tribute to Stephen Gately.
Joking about whether their super group should be called "Westzone" or "Boyzlife", Ronan told us he found the day of rehearsals and reminiscing "very emotionally draining" but knew Stephen was looking down on them while they recorded their ITV1 special. Nadine Coyle also joined the lads on stage (in a very boobalicious dress) for a version of Love Me For A Reason and Mika collaborated with them for Gave It All Away while Stephen's sister, Michelle and husband, Andy, watched on. Despiteit being an emotional night, Mikey, Ronan, Keith and Shane sounded great, singing live for the studio full of their fans. You can catch Boyzone: A Tribute To Stephen Gately on Sunday 21 March on ITV1.
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| Stephen Gately Tribute |
02 March 2010: heatworld: Okay: the Boyz have just performed No Matter What with Westlife. It's like a big, hot, Irish super man band.Is it wrong we feel a bit giddy?
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