WESTLIFE MUSIC NIGHT - 05 AUGUST 2010Irish pop group sensation, WESTLIFE are the second band confirmed for the Sandown Park Music Nights this summer. Performing live after racing, the crowds will be able to enjoy hits from their latest album ‘Where we are’ as well as a mix of their classic songs.
Westlife, who are starting a UK summer tour this year called ‘The Where we are Tour’, is made up of Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne. The group is the only act in UK history to have their first seven singles go straight to Number 1 and have since gone on to sell over 45 million records worldwide. It has also been announced that they are the "second biggest selling artist" and the "biggest selling band of the decade" in the UK.
Spending much of 2009 hidden away in studios across Europe and the US, Westlife have been quietly creating their most exciting album to date. ‘Where We Are’ features work from pop’s finest craftsmen, including Grammy nominated Ryan Tedder (Leona Lewis, Beyonce) Steve Robson (James Morrison, Take That) Steve Booker (Duffy) Louis Biancaniello and Sam Watters (Whitney Houston, Anastacia.) and Shaznay Lewis, who co-writes a track with band member Mark Feehily.
Westlife are at peak performance, match fit and ready for the second chapter of their incredible history!
TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY - 10:00AMTickets include access to an evening of thrilling racing, commencing at 5:40pm, after which the concert will start from 8:45pm (approx).
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Nicky to play 'Please Stay' on 2FM!
Nicky Byrne hosts 2fm's Celebrity Sunday
Westlife's Nicky Byrne will be playing the tunes this weekend and next rather than singing them when he takes over as host of RTÉ 2fm's 'Celebrity Sunday'.
Each week he will be playing a selection of songs plucked from his own personal collection which have influenced him in his life and musical career. He may also ring one or two of his celebrity friends so be sure to tune in.
Speaking about hosting Celebrity Sunday, Nicky said: "This is a brilliant challenge for me and something I've always wanted to try. It's a great experience to get on the other side of the desk. It is nice to dip my toe into something different and new. Westlife have always had a really good relationship with RTE 2fm and it was an honour to be asked to present my own show on national radio.
"I will be playing an exclusive from the B-side of the new single called 'Please stay' which my father always enjoyed and which we sang at his funeral last November."Celebrity Sunday is a new strand of programmes on RTÉ 2fm where well-known lovers of music share their own personal mix-tape.
Some more big names are set to appear over the next few months of 2010.
Catch Nicky's show at 5pm on Sunday.
Credit/Source: www.rte.ie
Nicky Presents Celebrity Sunday
Tune into Irish radio station RTE 2fm at 5pm this Sunday 7 February as Nicky takes over Celebrity Sunday for the next two weeks.
Each week Nicky will be playing a selection of songs plucked from his own personal collection which have influenced him in both life and his musical career. He may also ring one or two of his celebrity friends so be sure to tune in and hear what goes on.
Speaking about hosting Celebrity Sunday, Nicky said: "This is a brilliant challenge for me and something I've always wanted to try. It's a great experience to get on the other side of the desk. It is nice to dip my toe into something different and new. Westlife have always had a really good relationship with RTE 2fm and it was an honour to be asked to present my own show on national radio."
Celebrity Sunday is a new strand of programmes on RTE 2fm where well-known lovers of music share their own personal mix-tape. Some more big names are set to appear over the next few months of 2010.
Tune into Celebrity Sunday this Sunday 7 February at 5.00pm.
Credit/Source: www.westlife.com
New Blog from Nicky!
Hey all…hope you guys are doing well?
Just dropping you a note to fill you all in on where we are {excuse the pun!} at the minute…
We shot our part of the Help For Haiti video this week in London…it was cool and very interesting to see how everyone will be pieced together..Kylie Minogue was shooting when we arrived so that was fun to chat to her afterwards...funny as I had her on my wall when I was 10! My first crush!! Tuesday was busy busy busy with the next stage of our tour meeting..and what a great stage design we saw!! It’s always nice to feel confident about what’s about to be built for ya and I think if we get this right it will be our best yet! If you haven’t already heard JEDWARD have been added to our support act for Croke Park show in Dublin on June 5th…will they bring Vanilla Ice?! Haha now that would be funny....! So Germany next week for official launch promo of our album, we shall be visiting lots of radio stations etc and really looking forward to seeing all our German fans…it feels like a long time! Jonathan Ross next week too!! I have wanted to do this show for years, I think he is one of the funniest guys around so that’ll be a laugh...! Well that’s it from me, it’s great to be back working and about to travel the world once again promoting our newest single and album..which like we have said before feels special!
Le Gra, NICKY X
Credit/Source: www.westlife.com 
Our Nicky is on RTE 2fm presenting! Enjoy! 
