JLS reveal NEW re-scheduled dates of 'Beat Again' tour
It will now take place in October and November 2021
Last updated 12th Mar 2021
Just like thousands of other live shows over the last 12 months, JLS were forced to postpone their comeback tour, 'Beat Again 2020', due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, but the boys have now confirmed good news for fans!
Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes and JB Gill were due to tour in November and December 2020, which was later postponed until June and July 2021. HOWEVER, due to the ongoing pandemic, the tour will now take place in October and November 2021.
Making the announcement on social media today (Tuesday 9th March) JLS said, 'We’re excited to say the Beat Again Tour WILL be going ahead in October/November 2021! Unfortunately, due to government restrictions, we aren’t able to go ahead with the Summer dates but we’re so gassed that we still get to see you this year! All current ticket holders are advised to keep hold of their existing tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates.
'It’s going to be a huge celebration, so get brushing up on those lyrics, start practising the dance moves and we’ll see you all there!! ❤️💛💚💙 #BeatAgainTour'. (sic)
As mentioned in their statement, all tickets for the new dates will be valid, with customers urged to contact their point of purchase for any further information.
See all of the rearranged dates for JLS's 'Beat Again tour' below:
OCTOBER 2021:
Wed 20th - Glasgow SSE Hydro
Thur 21st - Glasgow SSE Hydro
Fri 22nd - Newcastle Utilita Arena
Sat 23rd - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Mon 25th - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Tue 26th - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Thur 28th - Sheffield FLYDSA Arena
Fri 29th - Sheffield FLYDSA Arena
Sat 30th - Leeds First Direct Arena
Sun 31st - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
NOVEMBER 2021:
Tue 2nd - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Wed 3rd - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Thur 4th - London The O2
Fri 5th - London The O2
Sat 6th - Newcastle Utilita Arena
Mon 8th - Brighton Centre
Tue 9th - Bournemouth International Centre
Wed 10th - Hull Bonus Arena
Sun 14th - Belfast SSE Arena
Mon 15th - Dublin 3 Arena
Wed 17th - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Thur 18th - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Fri 19th - London The O2
Sat 20th - London The O2
Tue 23rd - Manchester AO Arena
Wed 24th - Manchester AO Arena
Fri 26th - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
Sat 27th - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
JLS had huge success after becoming runners up on The X Factor in 2008, later releasing ‘Beat Again' and 'Everybody in Love’, both of which went to Number 1 in the UK.
After releasing four albums, ‘JLS’, ‘Outta This World, ‘Jukebox’ and ‘Evolution’, the boys decided to split, with their last performance in London on their ‘Goodbye Tour’ in 2013.
Then, in 2020, JLS confirmed they were reuniting, with the 'One Shot' singers announcing a UK tour at date across the UK, including Hull, Sheffield, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and London.
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