Westlife’s McFadden heads for SA

Former boyband Westlife member Brian McFadden is kicking off a SA tour next month to promote his new album.

Known for his number one hit singles and

while with the band, McFadden left Westlife in 2004 to pursue a solo career, releasing his debut album, Irish Son.

McFadden, pictured, is currently recording and producing an album of soul classics featuring various guest artists – the first a tribute to soul legend Otis Redding.

The first two singles will be released towards the end of this month, running alongside his new live shows.

Next month, Brian will be embarking on a full live tour, Brian McFadden – Soul Jam, backed by a full nine-piece band.

While this show will focus largely on his love for old-school soul, it will include Westlife’s greatest hits. He is kicking off his tour on November 16 at Platteland, in Centurion. On November 17 and 18 he will perform in Stellenbosch at the Spier Amphitheatre. “I cannot wait to perform in SA”, says McFadden. – Citizen reporter