WIN: Tickets To See Westlife In London!

Celebritain have teamed up with Double8 tickets to give you the chance to win a pair of Westlife tickets for their concert at London’s O2 on Saturday 12th May.


To win, follow both follow both @88tickets + @celebritain on twitter, 'Like' our FB pages (Double8 & Celebritain) and enter email address at the bottom of the Westlife page, agreeing to be kept up to date of any future westlife events, here: http://www.double8tickets.com/1122-westlife-tickets.html


Once you’ve done that, tweet:  I’ve entered the #westlifecomp from @88tickets and @celebritain! Wish me luck! 


Entrants must be over 16, and able to attend the concert on the date 12/5/12.


Prize is entrance ticket only, no travel or accommodation included. Comp closes noon on Monday 23rd April.  For a heads up on future competitions, join our Mailing list.

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Cheapflights.co.uk Charts Westlife Tour's Most Hopping Destinations

LONDON--(Marketwire - March 27, 2012) - After almost 15 years since they first came together as one of the UK's favourite boy bands, Westlife are calling it a day with a Farewell Tour around the UK starting in mid-May and running through the end of June.

Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's online leader in travel deals publishing, is pointing Brits in the direction of the best tour destinations for bidding adieu to one of their all-time favourites, while also enjoying a mini-break.

"Given that the tour is less than two months away, tickets are going to start selling out fast and so are flights. As such, it's advisable to get booking now for the best deals on both," says Nadine Hallak, Travel Expert for Cheapflights.co.uk.

"We've put our travel expertise to work, finding out the top destinations for bidding farewell to the band, and have a wealth of suggestions with which to inspire travelers for a mini-break," adds Hallak.

The boys will be reliving some of their greatest hits such as Seasons in the Sun, Flying Without Wings, andUptown Girl in some of the UK's top cities. Follow the Cheapflights' guide on where to go for the best concert experience and what to do while there.

Edinburgh, LG Arena, 20^th May Having served as the venue for performances from winners of the latest X-Factor, Edinburgh's LG Arena is a fitting host for the Westlife Farewell Tour. While there, visitors can revel in the Scottish capital's talent for mixing old and new, enjoying a tour of the famous Edinburgh Castle as well as its winding Medieval streets and Gothic architecture. Getting beyond the cultural scene, this is also known as the Dusk til Dawn City and offers a bustling nightlife in areas such as Grassmarket and George Street. Alternatively, head to St. Andrews Square for a comedic night out at The Stand Comedy Club or a family meal at the Royal Yacht Brittania.

Glasgow, SECC, 27^th May The SECC is the city's best venue for big events and the Westlife concert is guaranteed to be huge. Centrally located, hotels and accommodation are just a short distance away as are restaurants, pubs and the heart of the city's nightlife. Visitors to Glasgow should head to areas such as the East End and Old Town for a mix of traditional Scottish pubs and trendy modern venues. The West End is great for those on a student budget while Byres Road serves up a variety of different venues. During the day, wandering the streets offers a chance to marvel at some of the best Victorian architecture in the world as well as taking in a bit of nature in the city's 70 plus parks and gardens, which have earned it the title of "The Dear Green Place."

Belfast, Belfast Odyssey Arena, 29^th & 30^th MayNot surprisingly, the boy band has dedicated not only one, but two nights to their two concerts in their homeland Ireland. While Belfast is still up and coming as far as tourism is concerned, the Queen's visit there last year boosted its popularity and its Odyssey Arena subsequently hosted the likes of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry at the European Music Awards. The city has plenty to see and do, and those headed there should be sure not to miss a trip to the Titanic Quarter, featuring the Titanic Dock and Pumphouse. Other attractions include Belfast Castle, the award-winning Belfast Zoo and the Ulster Folk Transport Museum. The city also boasts a wealth of gastro-pubs, hostelries and nightlife districts.

Liverpool, Liverpool Echo Arena, 13^th JuneLiverpool's echo arena is an award-winning building situated on the river. Westlife will be rocking the arena to the tune of (hopefully) 11,000 as that is the venue's capacity. However, the city is famous for much more than just its concert facilities, offering up two of the country's best and most popular football teams, countless cultural attractions, some of the UK's best shopping and plenty of places to dine, drink and dance. Shopaholics should head to places like the Metquarter and Cavern Walks, while culture vultures can take their pick from parks and botanic gardens. 

Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena, 15^th JuneUndoubtedly, most Britons have seen photos in the press of locals to Newcastle hitting its various hot spots on a night out. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the city is one of the UK's biggest party towns, making it very fitting for a pop concert performance. Visitors looking to make it a partygoing weekend can head to the numerous clubs, pubs and bars located in areas such as Quayside, Market and the Diamond Strip. During the day, hangover permitting, merrymakers can enjoy walking the town centre's Medieval street layout, seeking out sights such as the Millenium Bridge and event sections of Hadrian's Wall, which can be found in the area.

Dublin, Croke Park Stadium, 22^nd & 23^rd JuneWith a seating capacity of 82,300, Dublin's Croke Park Stadium is a spectacular choice of venue for Westlife's Farewell Tour, as is the city that houses it. Ireland's capital is vibrant and cosmopolitan, buzzing with life. Equally buzzy are its people, known for their friendly demeanour and hospitable charm. The city's elegant Georgian streets are packed with things to do. Best shopping districts include Grafton Street and Henry Street while two of its very best pubs can be found on Poolbeg Street. Historical appreciation is highly prevalent here serving up sights such as Christ Church Cathedral, various famous libraries like Marsh's Library and Chester Beatty Library, DublinCastle and Francis Bacon's studio. Of course, no trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the renowned Guinness brewery at St. James' Gate, which has been proudly producing the thick brew for more than 250 years.

Source: retail-digital.com

Support acts announced

Westlife are excited to announce the confirmed support acts for their forthcoming Farewell Tour.

'Glenn Cal’ and ‘Vanquish’ will both be supporting Westlife for the duration of the tour which kicks off in May.

Singer-Songwriter Glenn Cal is quickly making a name for himself on the Irish and UK music scene. Since the recording of his EP 'Brand New Day' in 2010. The all female ‘Vanquish’ sing powerful, catchy songs with an ultra-modern sheen, intent on getting inside your head and staying there. Their debut single is ‘The Harder You Love’, which is out in April.

Tickets for all dates are on-sale now and are available here, for a full list of tour dates visit the event section here. 


Source: Westlife.com

WEIBO: Westlife Win China Award

Westlife Weibo: Hey guys We have just been told we have won the award for " China live act of the year" presented by Hit FM .. Thankyou to everybody who voted for us !!! love to all our fans in china ! !! Shane 


Shane's Weibo: Here is pic of our award!! Thankyou china  

 

Source: Shane's Weibo / Westlife Weibo

Westlife reveal support acts for farewell tour

Westlife have announced the support acts for their greatest hits farewell tour. Glenn Cal and Vanquish are the acts who will accompany the Westlifers on their final odyssey.

Singer-songwriter Glenn Cal has been gigging extensively since his 2010 EP Brand New Day and was selected by Westlife to join them on their previous Gravity Tour. Such was the good impression, Cal has been asked back to return to the tour bus once more.

Vanquish are a fourpiece all-female act, whose debut single ‘The Harder You Love’ will be released in April and the group have been tipped to fill the void left by Girls Aloud.

Meanwhile, a fifth and final show has been added to the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, which will take place on 20th June.

Source: entertainment.ie

Westlife announce girl group Vanquish as ‘Farewell Tour’ support

Westlife have announced the support act for their upcoming tour.

The boyband, who will embark on their ‘Farewell Tour’ of the UK and Ireland in May, confirmed that girl group Vanquish will open their shows.

Speaking about their appointment, the group said: “To be supporting Westlife on their final UK arena tour is an amazing feeling!

“We feel honoured to be part of this. We are going to bring fun, excitement and some powerful Vanquish pop songs to the tour. Can’t wait to get on stage!”

The four-piece have been working with producers Rob Davis and Jorgen Elofsson for their debut album.

Between them, the producers have previously worked with the likes of Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Minogue.

Vanquish’s debut single ‘The Harder You Love’ will be released in April.

Watch the music video for Vanquish’s ‘The Harder You Love’ below:

Source: digitalspy.co.uk

PICTURES: Westlife and singer Zhang Jie at the Chengdu Panda Base

Captions: Westlife and singer Zhang Jie at the Chengdu Panda Base on 29/2/2012

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PICTURES: Press Conference at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding On 29/2/2012 in Chengdu

Captions: press conference at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on 29/2/2012 in Chengdu

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PICTURES: Westlife In Wuhan

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PICTURES&VIDEO: Westlife Arriving&Backstage In Shenzhen

CAPTION: Westlife backstage in Shenzhen during the band’s Farewell Tour in China, 26.02.2012

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Shenzhen backstage video:

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PICTURES&VIDEO: Westlife Press Conference In Beijing – 21 February 2012

CAPTION: Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne of Westlife attend a press conference at MasterCard Center ahead of Beijing concert as a part of 2012 World Farewell Tour on February 21, 2012 in Beijing, China.

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Westlife messages to Chinese fans:

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