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Boyzone announce 25th anniversary-tour: A journey through the years

  • <p><strong>Boyzone formed in 1993 after replying to a local newspaper advertisement placed by music manager Louis Walsh.</strong> Photo: Ilpo Musto/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 1993

    Boyzone formed in 1993 after replying to a local newspaper advertisement placed by music manager Louis Walsh. Photo: Ilpo Musto/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>The baby-faced boyband performed at gigs all over Northern Ireland, before Polygram signed them up in 1994.</strong> Photo: Andre Csillag/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 1994

    The baby-faced boyband performed at gigs all over Northern Ireland, before Polygram signed them up in 1994. Photo: Andre Csillag/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>The five-piece released their debut album ‘Said and Done’ in 1995, which was certified as 3x Platinum in the United Kingdom.</strong> Photo: Lynn Hilton / Mail On Sunday /REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 1995

    The five-piece released their debut album ‘Said and Done’ in 1995, which was certified as 3x Platinum in the United Kingdom. Photo: Lynn Hilton / Mail On Sunday /REX/Shutterstock

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  • <p><strong>The boys performed at the Brit Awards Ceremony in 1999, wearing suits AND baseball caps – a combo that sadly didn’t catch on.</strong> Photo: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 1999

    The boys performed at the Brit Awards Ceremony in 1999, wearing suits AND baseball caps – a combo that sadly didn’t catch on. Photo: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>In that same year, Boyzone announced their split. They went on to experience mixed success in their solo careers.</strong> Photo: Sipa Press/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 1999

    In that same year, Boyzone announced their split. They went on to experience mixed success in their solo careers. Photo: Sipa Press/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>Stephen Gately, Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch made a comeback in 2007, wearing colour-coordinated outfits.</strong> Photo: REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 2007

    Stephen Gately, Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch made a comeback in 2007, wearing colour-coordinated outfits. Photo: REX/Shutterstock

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  • <p><strong>In 2008, the group sold 200,000 tickets for their ‘Back Again… No Matter What’ tour within three hours.</strong> Photo: Kim Haughton/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 2008

    In 2008, the group sold 200,000 tickets for their ‘Back Again… No Matter What’ tour within three hours. Photo: Kim Haughton/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>Boyzone admitted their worlds had “changed forever” following Stephen Gately’s tragic death in 2009.</strong> Photo: Agencia EFE/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 2009

    Boyzone admitted their worlds had “changed forever” following Stephen Gately’s tragic death in 2009. Photo: Agencia EFE/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>A year later, the four surviving members of the band released an album, titled Brother, named in memory of Stephen Gately.</strong> Photo: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 2010

    A year later, the four surviving members of the band released an album, titled Brother, named in memory of Stephen Gately. Photo: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock

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  • <p><strong>In 2013, the group played fifteen live shows as part of their BZ20 tour in celebration of their 20th anniversary.</strong> Photo: Jason Sheldon/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 2013

    In 2013, the group played fifteen live shows as part of their BZ20 tour in celebration of their 20th anniversary. Photo: Jason Sheldon/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>Over the next two years, the quartet released two further albums and toured Asia, England and Scotland with 12 dates.</strong> Photo: Jason Sheldon/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    Boyzone 2014-2015

    Over the next two years, the quartet released two further albums and toured Asia, England and Scotland with 12 dates. Photo: Jason Sheldon/REX/Shutterstock

  • <p><strong>We were left wondering whether Shane Lynch’s spectacular beard would get its own Twitter account.</strong> Photo: Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX/Shutterstock </p>
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    From then until now…

    We were left wondering whether Shane Lynch’s spectacular beard would get its own Twitter account. Photo: Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX/Shutterstock

<p><strong>Boyzone formed in 1993 after replying to a local newspaper advertisement placed by music manager Louis Walsh.</strong> Photo: Ilpo Musto/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>The baby-faced boyband performed at gigs all over Northern Ireland, before Polygram signed them up in 1994.</strong> Photo: Andre Csillag/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>The five-piece released their debut album ‘Said and Done’ in 1995, which was certified as 3x Platinum in the United Kingdom.</strong> Photo: Lynn Hilton / Mail On Sunday /REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>The boys performed at the Brit Awards Ceremony in 1999, wearing suits AND baseball caps – a combo that sadly didn’t catch on.</strong> Photo: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>In that same year, Boyzone announced their split. They went on to experience mixed success in their solo careers.</strong> Photo: Sipa Press/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>Stephen Gately, Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch made a comeback in 2007, wearing colour-coordinated outfits.</strong> Photo: REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>In 2008, the group sold 200,000 tickets for their ‘Back Again… No Matter What’ tour within three hours.</strong> Photo: Kim Haughton/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>Boyzone admitted their worlds had “changed forever” following Stephen Gately’s tragic death in 2009.</strong> Photo: Agencia EFE/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>A year later, the four surviving members of the band released an album, titled Brother, named in memory of Stephen Gately.</strong> Photo: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>In 2013, the group played fifteen live shows as part of their BZ20 tour in celebration of their 20th anniversary.</strong> Photo: Jason Sheldon/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>Over the next two years, the quartet released two further albums and toured Asia, England and Scotland with 12 dates.</strong> Photo: Jason Sheldon/REX/Shutterstock </p>
<p><strong>We were left wondering whether Shane Lynch’s spectacular beard would get its own Twitter account.</strong> Photo: Brian J Ritchie/Hotsauce/REX/Shutterstock </p>
Adele Ankers

Boyzone fans rejoice!

The Irish pop group have announced plans for a reunion tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band getting together.

Taking to Instagram to share their exciting news, the lads wrote: “2018 will see Boyzone celebrate their 25th anniversary! That’s something that Ronan, Keith, Mikey & Shane are incredibly proud of.

“Plans are being hatched for new music and lots of touring throughout the year. But next year still seems a long way off so in case you can’t wait, the Boyz are hitting the road for some exclusive UK shows later this summer.

“Dates and ticketing details will be announced here soon… #boyzone2017”

So in honour of their spectacular return, we’ve put together a gallery to take a look back at their journey through the years, from when they first burst onto the scene as a baby-faced boyband in the early 90s to now.

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