Westlife today announce that in the tradition of all great groups that they are
now a four piece. Nicky, Kian, Shane and Mark are currently rehearsing for
their massive sold out arena tour of Europe and South East Asia. The band have
taken time out from their rehearsals to announce the amicable departure of
member Bryan McFadden. Beginning on the 29th of March at the Belfast Odessey the
tour will see the band perform in excess of 70 shows across Europe and South
East Asia in just over 4 months ending in August. Westlife have often rehearsed
as a four piece so any adjustments needed are minor.
Nicky, Kian, Mark, Shane and Bryan McFadden have decided that this is the ideal
moment for Bryan to leave Westlife. Bryan has come to a point in his life where
he feels he can no longer give Westlife the 100% commitment needed. He will be
spending time at home developing other aspects of his life.
Westlife are obviously devastated by this news but have come to terms with
Bryan's decision. Since their launch in 1999 the band have had a very special
close bond and are more like brothers than band-mates. Westlife are now united
as four and are just confirming plans for their next studio album after their
World Arena tour scheduled for release sometime this Autumn. The next album
will be an album of duets with A-list global superstars, more details to follow
shortly.
Westlife are the biggest pop band in the world right now and their success to
date are unrivalled. They are the only recording artists in the history of the
awards to win the prestigious Record of the Year three times. They have
performed to over 3 million fans on three sell-out arena tours to become the
biggest selling arena tour act ever. They have sold over 32 million records
globally; had five multi-platinum albums in the UK alone; scored a record
breaking 12 UK number ones, picked up two BRIT Awards, an MTV Europe Award and 6
Irish Meteor Awards (Best Pop Act for 4 years consecutively).
'Turnaround', Westlife's fifth album (including last years Unbreakable - The
Greatest Hits) went straight into the number one spot in its first week of
release in the UK and has sold over 4 million copies globally in under 6 months.
The group are naturally sorry to see Bryan go and these developments have come
as a shock to them. Nicky, Kian, Shane and Mark will continue to give Westlife
and their fans all their very best. Westlife would like to stress to all the
fans that they need all their support at this time more than ever but not to
worry, Westlife are here to stay. The band look forward to seeing them all
again on tour very soon. Bryan added that he expects the group to continue their
spectacular success and carry on for many years yet.
BMG Records are fully behind Westlife.
"Hi Guys, Westlife here. Obviously you've heard the news today and we hope
you're all ok. We just want to say as Westlife the four of us are going
no-where. We're really really excited about the new tour and new album that's
coming up in November and we can't wait to see all of you on tour. As far as
we're concerned Westlife are here to stay. Lots of Love and see you all soon."
Westlife are Unbreakable.
www.westlife.com
now a four piece. Nicky, Kian, Shane and Mark are currently rehearsing for
their massive sold out arena tour of Europe and South East Asia. The band have
taken time out from their rehearsals to announce the amicable departure of
member Bryan McFadden. Beginning on the 29th of March at the Belfast Odessey the
tour will see the band perform in excess of 70 shows across Europe and South
East Asia in just over 4 months ending in August. Westlife have often rehearsed
as a four piece so any adjustments needed are minor.
Nicky, Kian, Mark, Shane and Bryan McFadden have decided that this is the ideal
moment for Bryan to leave Westlife. Bryan has come to a point in his life where
he feels he can no longer give Westlife the 100% commitment needed. He will be
spending time at home developing other aspects of his life.
Westlife are obviously devastated by this news but have come to terms with
Bryan's decision. Since their launch in 1999 the band have had a very special
close bond and are more like brothers than band-mates. Westlife are now united
as four and are just confirming plans for their next studio album after their
World Arena tour scheduled for release sometime this Autumn. The next album
will be an album of duets with A-list global superstars, more details to follow
shortly.
Westlife are the biggest pop band in the world right now and their success to
date are unrivalled. They are the only recording artists in the history of the
awards to win the prestigious Record of the Year three times. They have
performed to over 3 million fans on three sell-out arena tours to become the
biggest selling arena tour act ever. They have sold over 32 million records
globally; had five multi-platinum albums in the UK alone; scored a record
breaking 12 UK number ones, picked up two BRIT Awards, an MTV Europe Award and 6
Irish Meteor Awards (Best Pop Act for 4 years consecutively).
'Turnaround', Westlife's fifth album (including last years Unbreakable - The
Greatest Hits) went straight into the number one spot in its first week of
release in the UK and has sold over 4 million copies globally in under 6 months.
The group are naturally sorry to see Bryan go and these developments have come
as a shock to them. Nicky, Kian, Shane and Mark will continue to give Westlife
and their fans all their very best. Westlife would like to stress to all the
fans that they need all their support at this time more than ever but not to
worry, Westlife are here to stay. The band look forward to seeing them all
again on tour very soon. Bryan added that he expects the group to continue their
spectacular success and carry on for many years yet.
BMG Records are fully behind Westlife.
"Hi Guys, Westlife here. Obviously you've heard the news today and we hope
you're all ok. We just want to say as Westlife the four of us are going
no-where. We're really really excited about the new tour and new album that's
coming up in November and we can't wait to see all of you on tour. As far as
we're concerned Westlife are here to stay. Lots of Love and see you all soon."
Westlife are Unbreakable.
www.westlife.com