The long goodbye

> Catch Irish boy band Boyzone in concert in Kuala Lumpur as part of its farewell tour this Aug 24

Boyzone repertoire with Because, a song co-written by Ed Sheeran.

“It’s a real happy summer song that has clips from our fans all over the world in the video,” the band said.

Fans sent in clips of themselves after Boyzone posted on social media that it wanted to include them in the special project, where even Sheeren makes an appearance in his car singing the hook.

The music video, whose opening features the lads in classic matching all-white suits complete with typical boyband finger-snapping moves, transitions into fans from all over singing the chorus.

While the boys’ 25 years of music together will come to an end soon, they will cherish being on stage together, and through the tour “make some final memories for Boyzone”.

They added: “We love being on stage together, it’s what being in a band is all about.

“There’s lots of different flavours on the new album. Everything from pop, dance,

country, and urban influences that reflect the very different characters and musical tastes that make up Boyzone, [that] we think the fans will love.”

Speaking of fans both young and old, Boyzone said it hopes “they remember all the good times they’ve shared with us, and that the music lives on with them.

“They’ve been as much a part of our lives as we have of theirs. We’ve been on an incredible journey together and we’re incredibly thankful for that.”

Although the decision to part was difficult, the boys remain close friends while supporting each other’s solo ventures.

They said: “The bond and friendship we have from 25 years of being together is very special. We’ve been through good times and bad together, and no one can ever take that away from us.”

Boyzone’s 25th Anniversary World Tour is organised by Star Planet and supported by Malaysia Major Events.

For more, visit www. starplanet.com.my.