Westlife’s Brian McFadden coming

Irish singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 1998 as a member of the Irish boy band Westlife, Brian McFadden (photo) will have a show at the SMX Convention Center-Davao on Nov. 16 and in Manila at the New Frontier Theatre on Nov. 17 for his firstever solo concert.

In June 1998, Brian joined Westlife alongside Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan. Together, they made charttopping songs, Swear It Again, If I Let You Go, Flying Without Wings, Seasons in the Sun, Fool Again, My Love, Uptown Girl, Queen of My Heart, World of Our Own, Unbreakable, Mandy, and many more.

In 2004, Brian left the group to spend more time with his family. Following his departure from Westlife, he released his debut solo single Real to Me, which

became his first solo No.1 single.

He toured with Keith Duffy, formerly of Boyzone, as Boyzlife in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

First Idol Philippines grand champion Zephanie Dimaranan will have a duet with Brian.

Romantic Intimate Concert with Brian McFadden: playing our favorite songs

from Westlife is presented by EKG Productions. Ticket prices are (New Frontier Theatre, Nov. 17) P6,000 available at EKG Productions, P3,500, P2,500, P1,800, P1,200 and P800. Tickets will be available at ticketnet.com. ph online and outlets; (SMX Convention Center Davao, Nov. 16) P6,000 available at EKG Productions, P3,500, P2,500 and P900. Tickets will be available at smtickets. com and all SM cinema ticket outlets. For details, call 09989644589 (Davao) and 09989644585 (Manila).