Hear'Say and Liberty X have announced a joint arena tour, "Popstars: The Originals", heading to arenas across the UK and Ireland in spring 2027. The announcement, made on October 8, 2026, marks 25 years since both groups were formed on ITV's "Popstars" in 2001. It will be the first time the two former rival bands share a stage, with the tour opening in Dublin on April 17, 2027 and closing in Liverpool on May 9, 2027.
The 2027 Tour Dates
Tour: "Popstars: The Originals" — Hear'Say and Liberty X joint arena tour
Kick-off: 3Arena, Dublin — April 17, 2027
Finale: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool — May 9, 2027
Total shows: 13 arena dates across the UK and Ireland
Line-ups: Hear'Say (four returning original members) and Liberty X (all five original members)
Presale: 9am BST, Wednesday, October 14, 2026
General sale: 9am BST, Friday, October 16, 2026
The full list of dates:
- April 17, 2027 — 3Arena, Dublin
- April 18, 2027 — SSE Arena, Belfast
- April 20, 2027 — BIC, Bournemouth
- April 21, 2027 — Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- April 25, 2027 — Brighton Centre, Brighton
- April 28, 2027 — Utilita Arena, Cardiff
- May 1, 2027 — BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham
- May 2, 2027 — First Direct Arena, Leeds
- May 4, 2027 — Utilita Arena, Newcastle
- May 5, 2027 — Hydro, Glasgow
- May 7, 2027 — The O2, London
- May 8, 2027 — AO Arena, Manchester
- May 9, 2027 — M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Who Is Returning
Four of the five original Hear'Say members are returning: Danny Foster, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan. Myleene Klass is sitting out the reunion because of scheduling commitments, as she confirmed on ITV's Loose Women.
Liberty X will be at full strength, with all five original members — Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm and Kelli Young — back on stage together.
Both groups arrive with serious chart pedigree: Hear'Say's debut single "Pure and Simple" spent three weeks at UK No. 1, while Liberty X's "Just a Little" reached UK No. 1 and won a BRIT Award.
Watch the Official Video
To mark the announcement, revisit Hear'Say's chart-topping debut "Pure and Simple" with the official video below:
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the tour announced?
Hear'Say and Liberty X announced the joint "Popstars: The Originals" tour on October 8, 2026 via social media, marking 25 years since both bands were formed on ITV's "Popstars" in 2001.
Which cities does it visit?
The 13-date run visits Dublin, Belfast, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Liverpool between April 17 and May 9, 2027.
Is Myleene Klass joining?
No — Myleene Klass is sitting out the reunion because of scheduling commitments, as confirmed on ITV's Loose Women. The other four original Hear'Say members are all returning.
When do tickets go on sale?
Presale opens at 9am BST on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with the general sale following at 9am BST on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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