Early-2000s British pop nostalgia will take over the south coast when Hear’Say and Liberty X launch their joint “Popstars: The Originals” tour. Both groups emerged from the groundbreaking television talent show Popstars as winners and runners-up. They will perform live at the Brighton Centre on Sunday, 25 April 2027.
A Quarter-Century of Pop History
This tour marks the 25th anniversary of both groups. Having helped start the modern era of reality television music, these acts are reuniting to perform their biggest hits on the same stage for the very first time. The Brighton show is one of 13 arena dates across the UK and Ireland. The tour expects to draw a combined audience of more than 150,000 fans.
The Line-Up
Fans can look forward to seeing these members take to the stage:
- Hear’Say: Danny Foster, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw, and Noel Sullivan.
- Liberty X: Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm, and Kelli Young.
Ticket Information
Demand for this reunion tour is expected to be high. Following a pre-sale for registered fans, general tickets for the Brighton Centre show go on sale at 9:00 AM on Friday, 16 October 2026. Fans are encouraged to book through the official Brighton Centre box office.
Tour Context and Legacy
Hear’Say became an immediate cultural phenomenon in 2000. Their debut single, “Pure and Simple,” went straight to number one and set records as the fastest-selling debut single in the UK at that time. Liberty X built a successful chart profile with hits like “Just a Little,” which became one of the top-selling tracks of 2002. Both groups shaped the evolution of British pop and influenced a generation of later talent show acts.
Tour Schedule
The “Popstars: The Originals” tour visits these major arenas:
- 17 April: Dublin, 3Arena
- 18 April: Belfast, SSE Arena
- 20 April: Bournemouth, BIC
- 21 April: Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
- 25 April: Brighton, Brighton Centre
- 28 April: Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- 1 May: Birmingham, BP Pulse Arena
- 2 May: Leeds, First Direct Arena
- 4 May: Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- 5 May: Glasgow, Hydro Arena
- 7 May: London, The O2
- 8 May: Manchester, AO Arena
- 9 May: Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
