Westlife and The Backstreet Boys perform two classic tracks together as part of a special concert
45 million users tuned in
Last updated 1st Jul 2022
The Backstreet Boys and Westlife have joined forces in a 90s boyband heaven, albeit virtually. The two groups, who were both very successful in their own right, appeared last week as part of a virtual concert on WeChat, a Chinese instant messaging service.
The 'Quit Playing Games’ singers hosted a two-hour show on the streaming service, with around 45 million users tuning in, which involved the 90s Irish band joining The Backstreet Boys for two classic songs.
Much to the fans’ delight, the groups performed Westlife’s Number 1 single 'My Love' and Backstreet Boys’ 1999 hit 'I Want It That Way' together.
After the livestream, The Backstreet Boys took to Twitter to thank their fans saying: ‘Huge thank you to all of our amazing fans in China for making this happen! We can’t wait to come see you all in person real soon!’
Westlife also shared their thanks to their fans on Twitter saying: ‘What a moment it was getting to sing I Want It That Way along with @backstreetboys! Thank you again to @WeChatApp for having us and to all our Chinese fans that joined the livestream concert We hope that you all enjoy it too’.
Watch The Backstreet Boys and Westlife's duet below:
Meanwhile, if you’re hoping to see The Backstreet Boys on tour, you’re in luck! They recently announced their DNA tour would be coming to the UK. Having previously only announced one date in London, due to popular demand, they released another in Manchester and tickets are on sale now.
Tickets to see The Backstreet Boys are available from Aloud.com.
Take a look through tours to look forward to in 2022 and beyond:
Coldplay - 'Music of the Spheres' tour
Kings of tours Coldplay announced a mammoth 2022 tour called 'Music of the Spheres' tour.
After pausing touring in 2019 due to environmental concerns, Coldplay have comprehensive set of sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments for this tour. They will be returning to the UK in 2023.
N-Dubz
One of the UK's most talked about bands ever N-Dubz are back! Due to demand, the band have announced extra dates!
Their arena tour takes in many of the UK's biggest cities and will give fans a chance to hear all their favourites N-Dubz songs live for the first time in 11 years.
Justin Bieber - 'Justice' tour
It's been far too long since Mr Justin Bieber visited the UK, so it's no surprise fans were hyped when he announced his 'Justice' tour.
He was due to start the tour in February 2023 but has postponed all of his UK tour dates due to ongoing health issues.
Sam Ryder - 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!'
Sam Ryder announced his 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!' tour in the summer of 2022. It will be his biggest tour to date and will see him performing across the UK, starting in Belfast on 17th March 2023, ending in Brighton on 5th April 2023.
KT Tunstall
To promote her new album 'NUT', Scottish singer KT Tunstall is doing a 16-date tour across the UK in February and March 2023.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles has announced an extension to 'Love On Tour', and he will be returning to the UK in May and June 2023. tickets are on sale now and you can buy them from Aloud.com
Mimi Webb
Mimi Webb has announced a UK and Ireland tour for April 2023, playing 14 dates. Tickets went on sale on Thursday 20th October from Aloud.com.
Olly Murs
Making his return to music, Olly Murs delighted fans by announcing he's heading back out on tour in April-May 2023, with dates in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and more.
Tickets are on sale now from Aloud.com.
Taylor Swift
In the lead-up to her 'Midnights' album being released on 21st October, the official Taylor Swift website confirmed that the singer would be heading on a UK tour.
Although no exact dates were announced, they did reveal that fans that pre-ordered the album through the website would get an access code for the tour ticket pre-sale.
Lewis Capaldi
Following on from his return to music with 'Forget Me', Lewis Capaldi revealed his second album 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent' would be released on 19th May. At the same time, he revealed he would be heading on tour across the UK in January and February 2023.
Tickets are on sale from Aloud.com
P!nk
After three long years since she last performed in the UK, American singer P!nk announced her 'Summer Carnival 2023' tour, which will see her performing five UK dates in June 2023. Tickets are available from Aloud.com.
Sam Smith
Alongside the announcement of their upcoming album 'Gloria', Sam Smith revealed they are heading out on tour in April-May 2023, performing dates in Sheffield, London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester. Tickets are now on sale from Aloud.com.
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 are heading on tour across Europe and the UK in 2023. They have a huge show at The O2 in London on 3rd July.
Diversity - 'Supernova'
Britain's most-successful dance group, Diversity will be taking their all-new 'Supernova' tour on a 64-date run around the UK in 2023 and 2024.
Joel Corry - 2023 tour
Joel Corry will embark on his biggest tour yet in 2023, performing Belfast, Glasgow, and Cardiff, amongst other places.
Sugababes
Following their amazing reunion tour over the summer, the Sugababes are back for a huge show at The O2 in London. They'll be playing one night only on Friday 15th September 2023.
Tom Walker
Tom Walker will be going on an intimate tour in the UK during March 2023. Tickets are now on sale for his tour.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani is heading on a six-date tour across the UK in 2023. She will also be joining P!nk on stage at two of her huge London shows.
Tickets to see Gwen Stefani go on sale on Friday 16th December.
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