Newly reformed Five - stylised as 5ive - have announced that they are hitting the road. Abz Love, 45, Ritchie Neville, 45, Scott Robinson, 45, Sean Conlon, 43, and J Brown, 48, were one of the UK's biggest boybands before they split in 2001. While the group have reunited in various forms over the years, they have most recently been performing of a trio comprising of Neville, Conlon and Robinson.
Now, for the first time in two decades, fans will get to see all five members together on stage later this year,. The 12-date KEEP ON MOVIN’ 2025 Tour, will kick off in Brighton on Halloween, before taking in dates in Bournemouth, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Aberdeen and Glasgow, as well as London’s The O2 on November 11.
Taking to social media on Thursday to share their big news, the If Ya Gettin’ Down hit-makers wrote: “It’s true, the five of us are reuniting for a tour across the UK!!”. They continued: “This has been a long time coming and it really does feel right for all of us now – 25 years on and we’re so ready for it.
“We really can’t wait to get back on stage together and see you all in person, it’s gonna go OFF!! Let’s goooooo!. “Tickets go on sale Friday March 7. Sign up at itsfiveofficial.com for special access to presale tickets on Wednesday. “International fans, make sure to sign up there so we know where in the world you are too.”.
Speaking about the decision to reunite, Robinson said: “This has been a long time coming and it really does feel right for all of us now – 25 years on and we’re so ready for it. “Reconnecting as a 5 over the last year has been special and I know I speak for all the boys when I say we can’t wait to do this all over again. Hope you’re ready!!”.
Love added: 'We really can’t wait to get back on stage together & see the fans, it’s gonna go OFF! Buzzing to have Naughty Boy on tour with us too…. “5 bad boys and a naughty boy, that sounds like a lot of fun. Let’s gooooo!”. They are set to talk more about their plans in a press conference in London later today.
