Westlife fans will be in for a treat as the lads mark their 25th anniversary!
They shared that they have so much to celebrate in 2026 as they take a trip down memory lane.
The band has confirmed new music and “special shows” to commemorate their first tour which kicked off on the 9th of February 2001 in the Newcastle Arena.
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Unfortunately, Mark Feehily won’t be joining them in the celebrations as he continues to focus on his health after operations and sepsis.
The lads shared a beautiful message which read: “To our amazing fans, we would like to take this opportunity to share some very important news with you all.
“We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 25th Anniversary celebrations… On the 9th February 2001 we kicked off our first ever world tour at the Newcastle Arena. Who would have thought we would still be here 25 years later?
“We have so many exciting plans to share with you very soon which will include new music, an album, special shows and many, many more surprises along the way,” they wrote.
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“Sadly, Mark will be unable to join the celebrations. We hope he can join us back on stage when he is ready and able. He sends his love and positivity to you all as always,’ they said, lamenting the absence of their pal.
“The four of us can’t quite believe it’s been 25 years. We could only have dreamt of the continued love and loyalty you have consistently shown us around the world. We are so lucky to have all of you with us and we can’t wait to celebrate together! Happy 25th To Us All!”
How exciting!
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In February of 2024, he wrote a statement that said: ” Most of you are aware that I have had some health challenges over the past while. It actually all started 3.5 years ago in August 2020 when I had surgery.
“Within a few days of this surgery I was in severe pain and was rushed into A&E. I eventually ended that awful day in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) where I was informed that due to a complication with the surgery, I had developed severe “Sepsis”, a life threatening infection that would require immediate emergency surgery to rectify the problem and basically save my life. I spent the next few months in hospital. It was during lockdown.”
He added: “In late 2021, I became very ill in Newcastle before a concert and ended up back in A&E, this time being told I had pneumonia. I was told I had to go straight home to recover and regrettably miss the rest of the concerts that December.
“I was referred to a consultant who told me I needed more surgery which I went ahead with in May 2022 meaning I was forced to miss more of The Wild Dreams tour. Three months after that surgery, I tried my best to soldier on for you guys and to go back on tour but unfortunately the physical demands of the concerts and extensive travel were proving too much for me.”
He went on to say: “I developed a very large ‘incisional hernia’ and I was told that I needed further surgery to fix it. This would be my fourth major surgery since the start of it all, but I had no option.”
He confirmed that he would be “temporarily” stepping away from Westlife. And we can’t wait for his return.
