Wes Nelson announces his first ever headline tour 🙌

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Wes Nelson
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 12th Dec 2022

Following Wes Nelson supporting N-Dubz on their recent winter tour, fans have been calling out for more from the Love Island star, and it looks like they won't have to wait too long to see him back on the road!

Announcing his first headline tour for May 2023, Wes shared the dates and poster to his socials confirming the news saying: 'I’m going on Tour!!! ☺️🎉 I’ve wanted to announce this for the longest and finally it’s all confirmed! My first ever headline tour! Tell a friend to tell a friend, tickets on sale Friday 🖤🙏🏾'.

The news was received by a lot of excitement from his fans, with one writing: 'Yeah yeah 🔥', another commented: 'Massive congratulations wes' (sic), meanwhile N-Dubz's Tulisa wrote: 'Eeey happy for you bro 💙' (sic), and Celebs Go Dating star Victoria Winterford commented with emojis: '👏👏👏👏'.

Once the tickets went on sale, Wes then shared a video saying: 'Tickets for my first headline tour are now LIVE! 🙏🏾🎉 I’ve been waiting for this moment for years, I can’t wait to see you guys! Come through n show some love ❤️ This is gonna special 🙏🏾'. (sic)

When is Wes Nelson on tour?

Wes will be on tour in May 2023, performing at six locations across the UK and Ireland, see the full list of dates below.

May 2023

Glasgow, SWG3 - Tue 9th

Newcastle, Reds Bar - Northumbria University - Wed 10th

Manchester, Academy 2 - Fri 12th

Birmingham, O2 Institute2 - Sat 13th

Dublin, Academy Green Room - Sun 14th

London, Scala - Wed 17th

How do I buy tickets?

You can buy tickets now from KISS-Tickets.com to see Wes on tour.

Take a look through all the TV shows Wes Nelson has been on:

Love Island - 2018

Wes found fame when he appeared on the fourth series of hit ITV2 dating show Love Island in 2018. Wes entered the villa on Day One and made it all the way to the final with his then-girlfriend Megan Barton-Hanson, with the pair finishing in fourth place.


At the start of the series, Wes was coupled up with Laura Anderson, but the pair uncoupled half-way through the show, with Megan later catching his eye.

Dancing On Ice - 2019

Following his stint on Love Island, Wes signed up to the 2019 series of Dancing On Ice, where he was paired with professional skater Vanessa Bauer.


It turned out Wes was pretty amazing on the ice, making it all the way to final and only losing out on the title to professional dancer James Jordan.

8 Out of 10 Cats - 2019

Wes was a guest panellist on popular Channel 4 show 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2019, appearing alongside Scarlett Moffatt, Harriet Kemsley and Rosie Jones.


As well as his fellow guests, Wes taught host Jimmy Carr and team captains Rob Beckett and Tom Allen some Love Island slang.

The Crystal Maze - 2019

Following the show's revival in 2017, Wes appeared on The Crystal Maze in 2019 alongside his team mates Nikki Sanderson, Sunetra Sarker, Matthew Wright and Ann Widdecombe.

The X Factor: Celebrity - 2019

Fans were given the first sight of Wes' amazing musical talents when he teamed up with his Love Island pals Eyal Booker, Zara McDermott and Samira Mighty on The X Factor: Celebrity in 2019.


The supergroup was called No Love Lost, and despite the group performing some original songs on the show, unfortunately they were voted out in week three.


The band split not long after the show finished, with Wes going on to pursue his solo career.

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip - 2019

Wes teamed up with fellow Love Island star Georgia Steel to appear on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip in 2019, alongside experts Izzie Balmer and Phil Serrell.


The pair were on the hunt for antiques in Yorkshire, before an auction took place in North Shields.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins - 2021

Wes put his mental and physical fitness to the test in 2021 when he signed up for brutal show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.


Alongside both Alexandra Burke and Aled Davies, Wes made it to the end of the gruelling process, proving he has what it takes.

The Games

In May 2022, Wes took part in ITV's revival of The Games, where he competed in an Olympic-games style competition alongside celebs such as Ryan Thomas, Olivia Atwood and Kevin Clifton.


Wes was crowned the winner of the show after topping the leaderboard!

Love Island: All Stars

Wes joined Craig David as the pair performed their single 'Abracadabra' in the Love Island: All Stars villa!

Now read:

Wes Nelson: His rise from reality TV to the music charts

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