JLS are set to Beat Again as Arena dates are rescheduled
JLS fans will be delighted to hear the band’s long-awaited comeback tour, including two dates in Newcastle, will be happening this year - only later than planned.
The band - 2008 runners-up on The X-Factor and who went on to have five number one hits, a Brit Award and a MOBO Award had their initial plans for their reunion Beat Again tour delayed by the pandemic.
However, they have now announced they will be back on the road this autumn, almost eight years on from their split.
The boyband favourites may be a bit older but the four - JB, Aston, Marvin and Oritse - are set to receive as big a welcome as ever from fans when the shows, rescheduled from this summer, take to the stage in October instead.
JLS are also set to release new music, having just signed a record deal with BMG Records.
The deal will see their first new music in eight years and it will see them modernise their R&B pop sound, bringing new musical influences to bear on their trademark style.
The band said in a statement: “After eight years it feels great to sign a new record deal with BMG.
“Music is the core of everything we do and we are so excited to bring new music to the world again.”
Their upcoming 28-date Beat Again tour - named after one of their hits - will run in October and November and will bring them to the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on October 22 and November 6.
Those who had tickets to the postponed June and July gigs can use them for the rescheduled dates. There are also available tickets for sale.
The tour, which begins in Glasgow on October 20, will be rounded off in Birmingham on November 27 with two shows including a free matinee performance for NHS frontline staff and primary care workers as a thank you from the band.