Sugababes admit they never wanted to be pop stars 😮
But we're so glad they are!
Last updated 2nd Oct 2024
Keisha Buchanan and Mutya Buena from the Sugababes joined Gemma Atkinson and Mike Toolan on Hits Radio, as they were announced to headline Hits Radio Live Birmingham. The huge line-up includes Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sigala, Joel Corry, Ella Henderson, and Tom Walker. Buy tickets here!
Get your tickets here for Friday 22nd November 2024 Hits Radio Live Birmingham at the bp pulse LIVE arena
The Sugababes' beginnings
Keisha and Mutya, along with Siobhán Donaghy started the Sugababes in 1998, when they were just 11 and 12-years-old, with Keisha admitting that they never wanted to be pop stars. Explaining to Gemma and Mike, the singer said: "We never wanted to be like celebrities, we were literally just girls. Me and Mutya met when we were eight-years-old, and so we were literally just singing in school.
"And then we got the opportunity to you know, go in the studio after school. There wasn't so much emphasis on the celebrity world back then. Remember, you didn't have X Factor and loads of things like that, so for us, we were able to, I guess keep humble, because the main goal was just we got to sing and make music."
Keisha continued: "I guess afterwards then you're like, we get to go on stage too! Oh we get to meet people like we grew up with, and that's when we kind of thought, 'oh OK, we're a little bit different'."
Throughout the years, the Sugababes have had six UK Number 1s and five Top 10 albums, including hits such as 'Push the Button', 'Round Round' and 'About You Now'.
The Sugababes' career
Throughout the years, the Sugababes have released eight albums, a massive 34 singles, and been on eight headline tours, as well as many other festivals and one-off gigs.
Going on to reflect on their career, the band reminisced about some of their most unforgettable performances, saying that Glastonbury was up there. Mutya explained: "Glastonbury is always one, yeah. Do you know what? I think a lot of the festivals we do, we've always had like different feels for them, and it's always been good."
Keisha added: "We've done Glastonbury maybe three times, Mutya and myself, we did well obviously, but to shut down a field one year, and come back again and do that... that was great."
Are the Sugababes on tour?
The Sugababes have not announced a tour, however, next month, they will be performing some of their biggest hits at Hits Radio Live Birmingham, so make sure you get your tickets before they sell out!
Tickets are now available to see the Sugababes along with the huge line-up of Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sigala, Joel Corry, Ella Henderson, and Tom Walker. Get your tickets here for Friday 22nd November 2024 Hits Radio Live Birmingham at the bp pulse LIVE arena.
Who are the Sugababes members?
The Sugababes have had a number of line-up changes throughout the years, but they are now back to their original line-up from 1998 of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy.
How many Number 1 songs have Sugababes had?
Over the years, the band have had a lot of UK Number 1 songs - six in total! The Sugababe's Number 1s include, 'Freak Like Me', 'Round Round', 'Hole in the Head', 'Walk This Way' with Girls Aloud, 'About You Now', along with 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' as part of Band Aid 20.
Sugababe's albums
The band have released eight albums between 2000 and 2022, including five Top 10 albums, 'Angels with Dirty Faces', 'Three', 'Taller in More Ways', 'Change', and 'Catfights and Spotlights'.
Who is performing at Hits Radio Live 2024? Here's the full line-up across the two gigs:
Leigh-Anne
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne will be performing at Hits Radio Live Birmingham on the 22nd November. It will be the first time the solo artist has performed in Birmingham AND her first time at Hits Radio Live. Make sure you don't miss out, get your tickets now!
Teddy Swims
The incredible Teddy Swims will be joining us in Manchester on the 23rd November at the Co-op Live Arena. He will be performing some of his hit tracks including the HUGE 'Lose Control'. Don't miss out on his first time performing at the new Co-op Live for Hits Radio Live Manchester!
Tom Grennan
Tom Grennan will be joining us in Birmingham on Friday 22nd November at bp pulse LIVE, and then in Manchester on the 23rd November. Tom Grennan comes to Hits Radio Live, straight off the back of his latest sold out headline show at Gunnersbury Park. He's sure to wow crowds at the Co-op Live Arena, don't miss out!
Joel Corry
You asked for a party, and we delivered. The unbelievable Joel Corry will be bringing the house down at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November. Get your tickets and your dancing shoes now!
Perrie
Perrie will be joining us for her very first Hits Radio Live as a solo artist. She'll be taking to the stage in Manchester at the Co-op Live Arena. She promises to bring the energy to the night, don't miss out!
Olly Alexander
Years & Years front man Olly Alexander will be joining us in Birmingham on the 22nd November. He'll be bringing the party along with the rest of the star-studded line-up at the bp pulse LIVE Arena! Get your tickets now!
Jax Jones
The unbelievable Jax Jones will be joining us at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on the 23rd November. He is known for putting on absolutely incredible shows and we cannot wait for him to return to Hits Radio Live later this year. Get your tickets NOW!
Rita Ora
Pop icon, Rita Ora, will be joining us in Manchester for an unbelievable set of her biggest hits. Want to see the 'Black Widow' and 'Hot Right Now' star? Then what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now...
Tom Walker
The 'Leave a Light On' and 'Just You and I' singer is back at Hits Radio Live this November in Birmingham. Tom Walker is known for his incredible performances and we can't wait to have him on the Hits Radio Live Stage!
Ella Henderson
Ella Henderson will be joining the party at this year's Hits Radio Live in Birmingham. Get your dancing hat on and ready to hear bangers like 'React' 'Ghost' and 'Crazy What Love Can Do'! Don't miss out...
Clean Bandit
Clean Bandit will be coming to Manchester to perform at the Co-op Live Arena on the 23rd November. They'll be back at Hits Radio Live playing some of their huge worldwide hits such as 'Rather Be' and 'Rockabye'. Don't miss out and make sure you get your tickets now!
Cian Ducrot
Cian Ducrot will be joining us at Hits Radio Live in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be wow-ing the crowds with his incredible hits 'I'll Be Waiting' and 'All For You'. You won't want to miss this. Get your tickets now!
KSI
The legend that is KSI will be joining the line-up in Manchester on the 23rd November. He'll be performing some of his top hits like 'Not Over Yet' and 'Holiday' for you at the Co-op Live Arena! Join us for a huge party... get your tickets now
Sugababes
We heard you and we've got you. Pop icons Sugababes will be joining the line-up in Birmingham for an incredible night of their biggest hits - you know the ones... Don't miss this, get your tickets now!
Sigala
Sigala will be raising the roof at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on the 22nd November! Don't miss out on this incredible party
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