Westlife Turnaround Tour 2004

I have been a fan of rock music since i turned a teenager pretty much, starting off on Queen, going through phases of heavy metal such as Pantera, loving Metallica and Red hot chili peppers, etc etc. Now they say opposites attract, as in 2003, i started going out with a girl who listens to everything i'd grown to hate - Take that, RnB, disco music, and top of them all, Westlife! Despite our wildly different musical tastes however, our love blossomed (aaaahhhh!) and our relationship grew. Donna used to be a huge take that fan in their day, stalking them at their hotels, waiting outside the BBC ... more

While everyone wonders if the previously fortunate five will become the floundering foursome due to lower than expected chart positions and the departure of Bryan, Westlife played to a packed Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. It had been over a year since they were here and the screaming crowd had certainly missed them. Shane, Mark, Kian and Nicky arrived on stage wearing 1940s style suits. The group aren't known for their dancing but this Michael Jackson influenced routine for "Turnaround" had everyone jumping. The Motown theme continued with a rendition of "My Girl". After "What Makes A Man" ... more

Well.. what can i say. Being a devoted Westlife fan going to another concert was soooo exciting. We had been to one two years ago and it was amazing so we knew what to expect. The boys put so much effort into the tour- the singing, the dancing and the overall show. Their band were great- such amazing musicians. And theh highlight of the night for me was the platform which came down from the ceiling. It gave everyone the chance to get closer to Westlife and they looked really happy to be there- the atmosphere was just amazing. They were waaving at everyone and you could see peoples faces ... more