JLS reveal NEW re-scheduled dates of 'Beat Again' tour

It will now take place in October and November 2021

JLS
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 9th Mar 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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