BZ20 Tour
| Tour by Boyzone | |
 | |
| Associated album | |
|---|---|
| Start date | 28 November 2013 |
| End date | 16 September 2017 |
| Legs | 5 |
| No. of shows | 48[1] |
| Boyzone concert chronology | |
The BZ20 Tour was a tour by Irish boy band Boyzone, celebrating the band's 20 years of existence. It included dates in England, Scotland, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.[2][3][4][5][6] A huge contribution to the background and lead vocals came from backing vocalist Jo Garland, who has sung with Ronan Keating in his solo ventures since 2001 and with Boyzone since 2008. Her vocals have often taken the place of vocals that band member Stephen Gately sang before his death.
Background
[edit]Keith Duffy said that the group were planning another trek, as well as an album, in recognition of their 20 years in the spotlight. "We've plans in place for a tour and an album next year for the 20th anniversary – that's if people want to come and see us, We've a very loyal fan base that always come in their thousands. It's a nice set-up. We never broke up, so we can take time out to do our own thing, and then get back together when it suits".[7]
On 14 February, tickets were made available. It was announced that the tour had more demand than both One Direction and The Wanted.[8]
In January 2014, it was announced that Boyzone would make their Forest Live debut that summer, in a continuation of the celebration of the BZ20 Tour.[9]
Support acts
[edit] 2013 setlist[edit]
| 2014 setlist[edit]
| 2015 setlist[edit]
| 2017 summer shows setlist[edit]
|
DVD release
[edit]A DVD was filmed at The O2 Arena in London from the band's Brother Tour in 2011.[1][12]
BZ20 tour dates
[edit]| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | |||
| 28 November 2013 | Dublin | Ireland | The O2 |
| 29 November 2013 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Odyssey Arena |
| 1 December 2013 | Cardiff | Wales | Motorpoint Arena Cardiff |
| 2 December 2013 | |||
| 4 December 2013 | Bournemouth | England | Bournemouth International Centre |
| 5 December 2013 | |||
| 6 December 2013 | Birmingham | LG Arena | |
| 8 December 2013 | Liverpool | Echo Arena Liverpool | |
| 9 December 2013 | Leeds | First Direct Arena | |
| 10 December 2013 | Nottingham | Capital FM Arena Nottingham | |
| 11 December 2013 | Blackpool | Blackpool Opera House | |
| 12 December 2013 | Aberdeen | Scotland | AECC |
| 14 December 2013 | Newcastle | England | Metro Radio Arena |
| 15 December 2013 | Glasgow | Scotland | The SSE Hydro |
| 17 December 2013 | Brighton | England | Brighton Centre |
| 18 December 2013 | |||
| 20 December 2013 | London | The O2 Arena | |
| 21 December 2013 | Wembley Arena | ||
| 22 December 2013 | Manchester | Manchester Arena | |
2014, 2015, 2017 summer tour dates
[edit]| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East | |||
| 22 May 2014 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Aviation Club Tennis Centre |
| Europe | |||
| 7 June 2014 | Durham | England | Riverside Ground |
| 12 June 2014 | Nottingham | Sherwood Forest | |
| 6 July 2014 | Cheshire | Delamere Forest | |
| 11 July 2014 | Suffolk | Thetford Forest | |
| 13 July 2014 | London | Hyde Park (music festival with Tom Jones) | |
| 18 July 2014 | Gloucestershire | Westonbirt Arboretum | |
| 20 July 2014 | Northampton | Delapre Park | |
| 26 July 2014 | Scarborough | Scarborough Open Air Theatre | |
| 30 July 2014 | Surrey | Epsom Racecourse | |
| 2 August 2014 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Falls Park |
| Asia | |||
| 22 May 2015 | Jakarta | Indonesia | Istora Senayan |
| 23 May 2015 | Singapore | Marina Bay Sands[13] | |
| 24 May 2015 | Bangkok | Thailand | Impact Arena |
| 26 May 2015 | Quezon City | Philippines | Smart Araneta Coliseum |
| Europe | |||
| 13 June 2015 | Scarborough | England | Scarborough Open Air Theatre |
| 20 June 2015 | Nottingham | Riverside Park, Newark | |
| 27 June 2015 | Telford | Town Park Arena | |
| 28 June 2015 | Devon | Newton Abbot Racecourse | |
| 24 July 2015 | Suffolk | Newmarket Racecourse | |
| 25 July 2015 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Edinburgh Castle |
| 29 July 2015 | Surrey | England | Sandown Park Racecourse |
| 1 August 2015 | Southampton | Rose Bowl | |
| 25 August 2017 | East Sussex | Hastings Pier | |
| 26 August 2017 | Berkshire | Windsor Racecourse[14] | |
| 2 September 2017 | Essex | Chelmsford City Racecourse[15][16] | |
| 16 September 2017 | Derby | Derby County Cricket Ground[17] | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "BZ20 THE ANNIVERSARY TOUR – Boyzone Network". Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
- ^ "Boyzone fans braved cold weather to get tickets to Telford show". www.shropshirestar.com. 28 February 2015. Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (24 March 2015). "Boyzone returns to perform May 26 at Smart Araneta Coliseum". entertainment.inquirer.net. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Boyzone pose in KILTS as they continue world tour in Scotland | Goss.ie". Archived from the original on 28 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Boyzone announced Devon dates for their 20th anniversary tour | Torquay Herald Express". Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Keith Duffy talks about the Boyzone 20th anniversary album and tour". YouTube. Archived from the original on 13 February 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ Press Trust of India (7 July 2012). "Boyzone planning 20th anniversary album, tour | Business Standard News". Business Standard India. Business-standard.com. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Boyzone tour sales 'outstrip 1D, Wanted'". Digitalspy.co.uk. 14 February 2013. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Boyzone - Forest Live 2014 - Forestry Commission". Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "Jessica Clemmons Announced as Boyzone Support | SEaT Capital". Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
- ^ "Kian Egan to join Boyzone at forest gigs". Digitalspy.co.uk. 31 March 2014. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Live Recording of the boyzone 2013 Tour – Boyzone Network". Archived from the original on 5 May 2013.
- ^ "BOYZONE BZ20 THE ANNIVERSARY TOUR". Sistic.com.sg. 23 May 2015. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ James Harrison (30 May 2017). "Boyzone to play Royal Windsor Racecourse". Windsor Express. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Boyzone to perform at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Great Leighs ahead of 25th anniversary tour | Echo". Echo-news.co.uk. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Boyzone to play Chelmsford City Race Course gig later this year". Chelmsford Weekly News. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "Boyzone in town: the night in pictures". Derbytelegraph. 17 September 2017. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018 – via www.derbytelegraph.co.uk.