we’ve got a long westlife
louis predicts another decade of success as reunion tour begins
LOUIS Walsh is predicting another 10 years of massive success for Westlife.
The lads kicked off their reunion tour in Belfast last night – and their manager can’t wait to see them back on stage together during The Twenty Tour.
The former X Factor judge, who helped the lads rise to fame after forming in 1998, says this isn’t a comeback – they’re here to stay.
During an exclusive chat with the Irish Mirror ahead of opening night, Louis said: “It’s going to be brilliant, it really is. We love it, it’s not just a job They are taking it so serious, they’ve become like four businessmen now as well as singers, it’s like their second chance, they appreciate it a lot more the second time around, they really do.
“We’re in a great place, the tour’s sold out, everyone is looking forward to it and we know what we’ve got to do.
“I’m excited, very few people get it second time around but this is going to last for 10 years I reckon. They’ve got 10 years and they’ve got so many hits.
“This isn’t a comeback, this is just chapter two.”
Louis said he can’t wait for people to hear Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan’s new album Spectrum.
And he’s particularly excited about the songs written for the band by Ed Sheeran and James Bay.
Louis said: “I’ve heard the album, we have like six massive hits on it which is amazing and we’re in a great place.”
The lads play their second show in Belfast tonight and the tour returns to Ireland for their Croke Park shows on July 5 and 6.