Overview
Shane: “We’re going to ride through the whole Westlife, all your memories, all the best songs we picked out for tonight. “
It was a magical night over brimming with nostalgia, loads of love, fun, energy, happy vibes, and the surreality of re-living the flashback moments of our adolescent years.
Creating new memories with songs of nostalgia, and unabashedly showing your affection for what you still love, those present savoured instant gratification of renewing the long lost “fan identity” by stringing the past, present and future together.
How long has it been since you last heard the euphoric deafening cheers at Singapore Indoor Stadium that sent goosebumps and adrenaline gushing all over?
It was such a blast at Westlife’s 1st Show in Singapore for their Wild Dreams Tour that many concert goers were tempted to watch another night, if not for the remaining 2 shows being sold out.
Congratulations to Westlife for breaking the records in staging concerts for 3 consecutive days in Singapore!
Albeit the 1.5 hour trip down memory lane being way too short, we cherished the times we shared till the bubble burst on the last musical note.
Even when we are tossed back to reality, the post concert withdrawal syndromes lingered on much longer than we expected.
You would find yourself humming along to the tunes unknowingly, searching for videos taken during the concerts and replaying those moments in your head from time to time.
Not just because Westlife gave us a wonderful performance, but we loved how young we felt when we were crooning to their hits together.
The withdrawals were a result of our inner child’s unwillingness to let go of the chance to escape our reality.
Hailed as one of the most successful pop groups and biggest UK arena act of all time, Westlife made their return to Sunny Island’s shores, barely 4 months after their highly-raved about F1 performance.
As the introduction video flashed before our eyes, with the message: “We are all dreamers, but are you ready to dream?”, the inner teenagers in us brimmed with exhilaration and burst out in thunderous cheers and hoot calls.
4 golden stardust silhouettes emerged on screen as we entered “Dreamland” with their true forms – Nicky, Kian, Mark, Shane on stage.
Standing right before you, was your once favourite boyband, now manband, sounding a̶s̶ ̶g̶o̶o̶d̶ ̶a̶s̶ astonishingly better than yesteryears, just as bewitching, still boys at heart, but manned and toughened up.
They still tick all your boxes. That level of adoration for your high school crushes will never dip.
The quartet serenaded us with their amazing vocals, calmed us with soothing melodies, swooned us over with humour, set our adrenaline going haywire crooning to classics of yester years, and transported us back to our teenage selves in a twinkling of an eye.
The young souls were summoned back to our more matured bodies now.
Yesterday once more.
With most of the hall up on their feet, cheering at the top of their lungs, singing and swaying along (with mobile phone flashlights) to favourite hits of yester years and a couple new songs, it was a night full of great fun and spontaneity.
It was more than LIT, just WOAH, when you see everyone up on their feet, grooving and singing along with Westlife.
Literally mind blown.
It’s usually tough to get SG audience up on their feet, but it took minimum effort when these guys took the stage. It was a “let your hair loose and go wild” kinda situation.
Indulging yourselves in the mood of Westlife’s gig, was a combination of being soothing, a little melancholic, a little chirpy, cheeky and joyful.
No one can ever turn back time, but we did in that short getaway, in our older and wearier bodies now.
Our hearts were full.
Westlife continues to be the starlight that illuminates our paths in darkness.
All-time favourites comprised of chart-toppers such as “If I Let You Go”, “Fool Again”, “Swear It Again”,” Uptown Girl” , “World of Our Own” and “When You are Looking Like That”.
We did not have a marriage proposal or a 48.75-second record breath-holding note for “Fool Again” this round, but we had an ABBA medley, much closer proximity, thunderous cheers, massive karaoke session, swaying along to the best hits that dominated charts, a stadium full of white lights ensued and“You raise me up” was just as tear-jerking.
The cheers were extremely loud you could have mistaken it for a 22,000 strong crowd.
Not just the fans were blessed, Westlife needs to know they are blessed to have SG audience cheering for them like this too.
There was a delectable mix of fast tracks and ballads (with remixed upbeat melodies). It was a simple stage but filled with much love, energy, pretty visuals and stage lighting.
The chirpy and rainbow colour schemes lifted your spirits too. Purple shades were more frequently adopted to fit the “Wild Dreams” theme of purplish-orange blue skies.
The 3 shows in Singapore were their 47th to 49th shows (6th to 8th South East Asia shows) respectively.
Although they could easily sell out a 1-night concert at National Stadium with 40,000 seating capacity, we loved the cosy affair with a closer proximity at Indoor Stadium. It has a sound system which better complements their amazing vocals.
They were more than willing to sing 2 extra nights because it never felt like work if you are doing what you love.
Having just commenced their South East Asia Tour on 9 Feb, staging 5 shows in Indonesia (after singing in a downpour) and Hong Kong just right before Singapore, these guys didn’t show any sign of weariness, despite them having just arrived at 6 am on the same day.
How strenuous it must have been, but they seem so energised, eager and ever ready to ignite the fire!
Other than the guys’ awesome showmanship & captivating vocals, here’s what made a great party – atmosphere, spontaneity of the audience.
The hall was ecstatic, wearing their hearts on their sleeves, chanting lyrics to their favourite songs, became instant shrieking fangirls and fanboys at their beloved boyband’s every wink and wave.
We were pleasantly surprised to see a younger crowd, who was dancing away to all the tunes that we love.
Smashing Record after Record
These guys definitely still have what it takes. They have been smashing record after record since their comeback in 2018.
(Swear It Again)
Mandopop acts like Jacky Cheung, Jay Chou, Mayday have performed 3 nights at Indoor Stadium previously. JJ Lin was a record holder for 4 nights.
However, Westlife is the 1st international act to perform 3 consecutive nights here.
It was their first holding a concert at the biggest indoor arena with a crowd of 22,000 at National Stadium in 2019.
Ticketing Battle
With the easing of restrictions, most would have foreseen it’s gonna be a tough battle fighting it out for Westlife’s 1st show post pandemic. Tickets were sold out within 30 minutes.
We were lucky to get tickets to the 1st sold out show. Tickets to the 2nd show were launched a week later and a 3rd show scheduled 1 month later.
Rumour has it that the final night is always the best, since the 3rd’s a charm.
Nonetheless, Westlife did not disappoint at their 1st show and the audience totally caught us by surprise by being so hyped up on a Thursday evening.
Look at the long queue for merchandise.
Seemed like 16 Feb was a popular date. Red Hot Chilli Peppers also had their gig on the same day, but at National Stadium.
(Which way do you go?)
We caught a glimpse of the lovely red hot chilli and purplish clouds just outside the stadium, as if to commemorate the special day with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Westlife’s concert themes.
Twenty Tour VS Wild Dreams
If one were to compare “The Twenty Tour” and “The Wild Dreams” Tour, the feelings evoked are pretty different.
(Westlife “The Twenty Tour” SG 2019) https://www.livevizlife.com/westlife-the-twenty-tour-sg/
One was their reunion comeback after years of disbandment, the other being their 1st world tour post pandemic.
(Westlife “The Wild Dreams Tour” SG 2023)
You would reminisce the good old days in the former and probably got a little teary eyed seeing your high-school crushes back on stage again, but this round is more on focusing on the PRESENT, the NOW…
The pandemic has been a grueling period. We should all celebrate life, celebrate the fact that we are still alive.
The good old classics will automatically trigger the dormant memory cells. The lyrics had been etched in our minds and hearts since 2 decades ago.
As if it were a test from above to see how steadfast the Westlife fans are… We survived the years of disbandment, long wait for a comeback and even after the world was swept by the pandemic.
Here they are, to swoon us all over again. We all deserve nothing but the BEST for persevering.
“So, impossible as they may seem
You’ve got to fight for every dream
Cause who’s to know
Which one you let go
Would have made you complete?”
Never Too Far Fetched a Dream
Getting to stage a concert seems like the wildest dream of every artiste since onset of the pandemic in early 2020.
Singing along to our greatest memories and celebrating the fact that we are still alive with Westlife, is the biggest dream come true yet.
How many opportunities do you get to go gaga over your high school crushes again?
Re-igniting the dazzling fireworks in your eyes and fluttering butterflies in your stomach, felt so out of this world already.
No one knew the meaning of composure anymore.
Losing control is an auto reflex.
Welcome Back, Mark!
Mark was down with pneumonia in November 2022 and had to pull out from all shows till end of 2022.
It was a worrying period as he was instructed to get bed rest. The quartet had to perform as a trio till the end of their UK tour without their lead vocal. This undeniably posed as one of their biggest challenges since debut (other than Brian leaving the group).
How was Shane gonna hit all the high notes alone?
We’re glad they pulled it through. Mark has recovered since and has been on tip top condition.
Hope the guys remember to take care of their health and rest well despite fully packed schedules. Your legions of fans worldwide are still waiting for you.
Westlife The Wild Dreams Tour Setlist – 16 Feb 23
1) Starlight
2) Uptown Girl
3) When You’re Looking Like ThatTalking 1: Shane
4) Fool Again
5) If I Let You Go
6) My LoveTalking 2 : Kian
7) Swear It Again
8) ABBA Medley
Mamma Mia / Gimme Gimme Gimme / Money Money Money / Take A Chance On Me / I Have a Dream / Dancing Queen / Waterloo / Thank You For The Music9) What About Now (Daughtry cover)
10) Mandy (Scott English cover)Talking 3: Nicky
11) I Lay My Love on You
12) Seasons in the Sun
13) World of Our Own / Crazy in Love (Instrumentals)Talking 4: Mark
14) Flying Without Wings
Encore
15) Hello My Love
16) You Raise Me Up
Old is Gold
Old is Good, Old is Gold.
You didn’t feel a tinge of awkwardness as you grooved to the old school cheesy synchronised dance moves from the 90s. You felt elated and liberated.
It was like a treasure that’s been dug out after a long, long time.
These 25-year veterans exuded the vigour of rookie groups. It felt as if they have never aged.
How does one stay that energetic even after 25 years in the industry?
Bet their hiatus from 2012 to 2018 did them good. That was possibly one of their best decisions ever as you look back.
While it shattered the hearts of millions worldwide, we’re glad they realised how much they miss the stage, their fans and how well charged they have been from that break. So that they can still continue singing for us for a long, long time.
These fine 1980s vintage wine sounded as pitch perfect and flawless as ever, belting powerful high notes, classic after classic, hit after hit.
Still love how Shane and Mark could belt their high notes so effortlessly and sounded oh so smooth.
An absolute Eargasm treat. Pure bliss.
Their vocals have got an incredible therapeutic and healing effect. The soulful rendition just gets to you.
There’s a patch of barren land with almost withered flowers in our hearts that finally got its first raindrops after a long, long time.
Our hearts cleansed, minds refreshed and souls healed.
You get that vibe whenever you hear Shane hit the first note “Everybody’s looking for that something, one thing that makes it all complete…” to “Flying without Wings” .…
Felt as if there’s a light bulb inside you switching on by itself and a bell went “Ding Ding”, you already knew what it was that you were searching for. Just like a cup of hot chocolate that never fails to calm our nerves. That voice can always lift you up whenever you are feeling down.
Shane and Mark’s got such brilliant voices, and both are 1st Tenors.
As the main vocalist, Shane’s delivery has been very consistent. He hardly goes off key, if ever. His voice is always gentle, soothing and on point. Sexy at times too.
Mark’s able to hit a wider, higher range and some impressive high notes. While he may not be as consistent and may sound louder all of a sudden at times, you can’t help but love this formidable pair.
Love how both their vocals complement so well, giving the songs a richer aftertaste.
It’s equally refreshing whenever we get to hear Kian and Nicky singing some solo parts other than the harmonising.
All 4 voices put together, is sheer heavenly goodness.
Kian said it was unbelievable they could stage 3 nights here even after playing for the biggest outdoor crowd ever in Asia at the F1 Grand Prix gig last year.
Kian: “It does feel truly truly great to be back in Singapore after not so long. That night, felt like probably one of the best nights of Westlife’s career. So many people. We’ve never played that big size before on this side of the world. ”
Well, there are a few factors to be thankful for: the massive media coverage, publicity and word of mouth spreading like wild fire after the F1 gig.
Also, this being their 1st tour post pandemic, speaks volume of how eager the fans would be to meet them again.
Opening with a New Track
Westlife kick-started the concert with “Starlight” ,a new track from their “Wild Dreams”, that’s co-written by Mark and Shane and a few other composers.
Mark: “Singapore, are you ready to party?! Welcome to Westlife’s Wild Dreams Tour 2023 in Singapore!”
“Starlight
Lighting up the darkest night
Something I can see in your eyes
Keeps me alive tonight, oh, oh-oh
We can all be starlights
Racing at the speed of lightI found you in my darkest time
Now look how we shine so bright, woahI was in my darkest place
And then I saw your face
Lately, all I wanna say is, I hope you’re here to stay”
I’m glad we are all out of the darkest times. And we hope Westlife is here to stay for many years to come, for the fans are not willing to let them go again.
In the Moment
Felt like Déjà vu once more.
There were ROCK, acoustic segments and some games in 2019, while there’s less banter and variety of segments this round.
It’s just amazing HOW they could get the audience superbly hyped up.
Now, we are talking about Singapore audience who are renowned for being reserved and their tendency to just sit down, fold their arms and watch a concert quietly. Yet, the crowd got on its feet barely 15 minutes on.
You feel “free and relaxed” during their concerts somehow.
Enjoy the moment, bask in and live in the moment.
Live, Love, Laugh, Sing and SCREAM~~~
Fountain of Youth
How do these Irish guys/men/dads maintain themselves like the best 1980s vintage wine? How is it that we are the only ones who aged?
Is their secret to the fountain of youth by absorbing all the energy from their fans?
It was so rejuvenating to soak under their fountain of soothing vocals, just like how it quenches your thirst with a mug of refreshing ice cold brew.
Someone, just get them some mineral water or beer endorsement please!
When Nostalgia Hits
Many of the boy/man groups we used to love, are making a comeback in recent years.
Is that a marketing gimmick riding high on the fans’ penchant for nostalgia, or because these groups still have what it takes?
While it may have created a stir by re-evoking sparks from the now closet fans, and some came wanting to find out what’s the hype all about, it is clear that Westlife’s music is still very much relevant and caters to the tastes of the new era.
Otherwise, they would not be breaking records since their 2018 reunion, with increasingly more audience in the concert arena.
Crooning to the their best known hits actually made us proud, like it’s a badge of honour presented to us, for loving them all these years.
It’s our youth, our shared memories.
There’s always a part of us that yearns for the good old younger days. How is 1.5 hour enough to relive those splendid moments?
Favourite Hits
Some additions to the 2023 tour set list are “Seasons in the Sun”, “I Lay My Love on You”, while “Unbreakable”,”Queen of My Heart”, “What Makes a Man“ were omitted.
Here are some of my favourite hits:
My Love
“When the skies are blue, see you once again my love”.
While the skies haven’t completely cleared, the post pandemic life has returned us some form of normalcy. The skies are blue enough for us to meet again.
“My Love” was possibly the “anthem” for this concert.
“So, I say a little prayer
And hope my dreams will take me thereWhere the skies are blue
To see you once again, my loveOverseas, from coast to coast
To find a place I love the mostWhere the fields are green
To see you once againMy love”
Emotions were heightened with a resounding “resolute” in the ardent crowd as they joined Westlife in this singalong.
An unbreakable faith that we would be here with Westlife, for as long as they wish.
They traveled overseas and coast to coast, to the places where people who love them the most are.
Our hearts were warmed. We were grateful for this special night, this very moment.
Fool Again
It’s an epic heartbreak song that reminded us how we were being ditched or ghosted back in our younger days. Crying our eyes swollen, wallowing in self pity, day after day.
Shane’s at it again, tugging at your heart strings as if he was able to mind read when he sang the 1st line to “Fool again”..
“Baby, I know the story…”
I’m certain you can recall those all-out-of-love + self pitying moments when you would go “Awww…. you really knew” and started bursting into tears.
Can imagine Shane sneezing all the time and had this line in his head “How was I to know? You never told me” =S
That’s how magical his voice is. It could melt and console you when everything else was inconsolable.
Somehow after decades passed, it was pure joy listening to the guys sing this song and laughing at our old silly selves.
This is what ageing does to you – seeing things in another perspective.
Every encounter and experience shapes us to become who we are today.
World of Our Own
That’s my No.1 Favourite in recent years.
That chirpy tune, and seeing how the guys managed to get on with their ordinary family lives (like everyone else), yet living such a big dream now, fits the song title aptly.
Talk about worklife balance. Tsk.
We may be in what others call “Dreamland” or a “World of our Own”, but it’s a world that only those who were present would understand.
We may forge on from the past, but never let our precious memories go or let others define you.
We define us.
If I Let You Go
An old school song that we all love tapping our feet to.
A song that definitely sent raging hormones charging back in your adolescent years. Having that urge to just confess to your crush how much you adore them.
One thing we know for sure, we’ll never let Westlife go again.
Other than their singing prowess, being sincere and down-to-earth, their happy-go-lucky vibes and positive aura, are what you would be fond of.
Westlife Proved Less Is More
Sometimes, less is more. These guys proved it in what we term the “minimalist” way.
While the latest trend is very much on CGI and loads of stage effects, they showed you that doing it the “Marie Kondo” way, can be as effective.
Simplicity at its best.
When you have what it takes aka vocal prowess and stage presence, all you need is just a simple stage, music and the vocals.
No fear at all.
No light sticks? No worries too.
We made full use of what we had – our mobile flashlights!
These guys have a stage presence that would keep their audience entertained even if they were singing cheesy pop tunes. Your ears glued to their sensuous vocals, eyes glued on their handsome faces, obviously.
They are still oozing with so much charisma, one wouldn’t mind the simple stage graphics. Many spotlights (at the top, middle of screen and on stage floor) and a myriad of “color” schemes were utilised to accentuate the bright, cheery schemes.
Rainbow colours are cheerful hues that not only signify hope, joy and happiness, but also represent diversity and inclusivity .
Shades of blue have been frequently used to replicate the colours of the skies, ocean, rain, etc, to enhance the audience’s mood and emotional connectivity with the songs.
For instance, clear blue skies exude vibrant and jovial vibes, while raindrops make one feel more melancholic.
(What About Now)
The experience was totally awesome when everyone was so engaged and there’s rapport to and from between the artistes and the audience.
Was hoping they could have that little extension stage stretching a little further out to the audience.
The booming from the speakers was a little too loud though it didn’t affect our mood at all.
Goofy Retro Moments That We All Loved
It was a Tribute to Queen in 2019, and now, we get a Tribute to ABBA in 2023!
Westlife never fails to WOW fans with the special tribute segment.
While it’s a hit back at the “good old days”, it was always something NEW that we haven’t watched before.
The side of them we didn’t know, being rocker wannabes and closet dancers.
It was one of the most perfect harmonization of ABBA’s best hits. The pitch, synchronization, with their goofy dance moves was immaculate.
Regardless whether you are a Gen X, Millennial or Gen Z, you can’t stop grooving along with these guys, reveling in to their catchy tunes and ABBA’s timeless golden hits.
The younger ones around my area were waving their arms high up and dancing along to these classics.
That set me wondering…
Are the Gen Zs enjoying Westlife hits just like how Millennials used to hum along to ABBA during our childhood days?
The Gen Zs who grew up listening to Westlife with their elder siblings and parents, finally get their chance to catch them LIVE now.
They eventually caught up on what they have missed out as kids, while the rest of us, to reminisce those adolescent years.
Timeless hits.
I grew up being most familiar with “Mamma Mia, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Money Money Money, Dancing Queen” and “I have a Dream”.
The days when we would jive along to “Dancing Queen” as if we were at a prom, and teased one another that we were (and still are) short of “Money, Money, Money”.
But oh, we love those hilarious butt tweaking moments too! Good effort!
We wondered if they secretly enjoyed their awkward butt tweaking moments during the “Queen” medley back in the “Twenty Tour”. They just affirmed it with their actions!
They lapped it up another level to BEYONCE!
From the uproar, it’s evident they not only turned up the heat, but also raised the octaves of the squeals even if they weren’t pros at tweaking their bum bums.
Ain’t this crowd such an easy bunch to please? They needed no flexing of muscles, biceps or flashing of abs.
Fans gladly let them enjoy their 20 seconds of FAME as fashion models on the walkway! They are openly enjoying it now! HAHA.
Way to go! Any hints what we would have in the next tour??
Moving Moments
The Wild Dreams Tour was so engaging you didn’t have time to dwell upon anything at all. Totally relaxing.
The only thought in your head was all about “let’s bask in this moment while it lasts”.
While it was “You Raise Me Up” that got us teary eyed the last round (due to Kian’s story of how that song was sung at both his and Nicky’s dad’s funerals), it was “Seasons in the Sun” that began to activate my tear glands this time.
It’s definitely “hard to die” and bid farewell to your loved ones.
The pandemic has definitely taught you a thing or two about losing loved ones, or losing the chances to see them when you wished to.
“Flying Without Wings” is about family to them, but so is “Seasons in the Sun” and “You Raise Me Up” in my opinion.
Just like how Mark put it across, fans are considered a part of being their “family”, away from home.
Strangers who are bonded by the love for their music, and gave them the wings to soar.
The goose bumps you get when they crooned to :
“You find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much that means
You’ve found that special thing
You’re flying without wingsYou’re the place my life begins,
And you’ll be where it ends…
I’m flying without wings.”
“You Raise Me Up” never felt the same ever since Kian recounted the story in 2019.
It’s such an emotional, moving yet heartbreaking tribute.
A sombre, poignant, yet beautiful moment, that allowed you to wash off all your troubles, worries and sadness.
Not just about how our dear ones lift us up when we are down, but also about how we are being “raised” by our family and loved ones.
For the family, their beloved and the beloved departed. Goes the same for everyone.
Take a moment or two to think about the people that you love but truly miss.
The Westlife Banter Once More
Mark: Singapore is a very, very loud crowd… Us: Only For a Privileged Few Though
“We can see you down there. We can hear you. We love you. And of cos everybody at the front, and at the sides as well. I want all of you to scream at once. Everybody together. Very, very nice. But no surprise for Singapore is always a very loud crowd. “
Dear Mark, that’s so very nice of you to compliment us.
You guys are one of the privileged FEW to have the special treatment, getting audience screaming so fervently and up on their feet barely 20 mins into the show.
Singapore audience are known for being “reserved” if you put it in a nice way, or “hostile” and “indifferent” if you see it at the other spectrum.
We are all so thankful that you are in good health now. Please know that we will catch your back.
Shane: You are very loud, which we like…..
Oh wait, wait, wait… Now now, stay in track guys.
Do not let your thoughts run wild, even though we can’t stop you from over thinking since the concert is titled as “Wild Dreams”.
Shane was referring to the roaring cheers that they weren’t expecting of SG audience, since they were here barely 4 months ago.
Shane:
Good evening Singapore. I’m liking your vibe.
You’re very loud, which we like. It’s good to back in Singapore, guys. We were here only about 4 or 5 months ago during the F1.
It was an amazing night. We all knew we were going to come back at some stage, we didn’t think it would be so soon. We didn’t think it will be February. We didn’t think we would sell out 3 nights here in this arena.
The love and support you showed us for the last 20 years is unbelievable guys. Thank you so much for coming out here tonight. We’re gonna have a lot of fun here tonight, Singapore. Feel happy for Westlife to be back in Singapore again. Let me hear you make some noise.
That sound never gets old. But tonight guys, we promise you an incredible show. We’re gonna have a lot of fun. We’re going to ride through the whole Westlife, all your memories, all the best songs we picked out for tonight.
This next song is one of our favourites. It was a massive hit here in Singapore. If you know the words, which I hope you do.
I want you to sing it for me, ok? This is called “Fool Again”..
While our cheers never get old to them, likewise, their songs and banter just grow on us.
I love Shane’s voice the most – that gentle, therapeutic, reassuring yet sexy voice.
Counting Their Blessings
Kian: “When we released this song, we didn’t know how much our lives were going to change over night. This song became No. 1 all over the world. And Westlife, 23 years later, here we are. “
Kian’s the most sentimental one, who constantly expresses his heartfelt thanks openly and counts his blessings..
He got us teary eyed at the last tour, and got our hearts going “Awwww” again this tour.
The guys mentioned several times they totally didn’t expect to become a worldwide hit overnight. They probably thought they would need more exposure before getting a little more renowned.
What’s more precious is, they are still the down-to-earth guys we knew.
Fame didn’t get to their head, but made them cherish what they have even more.
Kian:
I have to say, Singing “My Love” in Singapore is truly magical. Thank you guys. So I know Shane said this already but it does feel truly truly great to be back in Singapore after not so long. I mean, we came over to play in the Grand Prix.
I have to say that night, felt like probably one of the best nights of Westlife’s career. So many people. We’ve never played that big size before on this side of the world. But you know what? It’s really so nice to be back in here, being able to see you guys all properly.
And I think you guys are just as loud, or a little louder than the Grand Prix, huh? Yeah, the cars were a bit louder, that’s for sure.
Yah, I mean 3 nights here sold out. Thank you so much, Singapore. Singapore is really becoming a 2nd home for Westlife at this stage.
We’re gonna bring you back to a song that when we released this song, we didn’t know how much our lives were going to change over night. Because this song became No. 1 all over the world. And Westlife, 23 years later, here we are.
Sing along, this is “Swear It Again”.
Cheeky Moments
Nicky: “There were 5000 people at the Airport Arrivals in 1999. Where were you when we landed at 6 oclock this morning? We felt very unloved.”
Bet you chuckled out loud to this one. 🤣
Dear Nicky, that was 1999. Fast forward to 2023, how could our old bones take it now? 😅
According to the cheeky Nicky, there were 5,000 people at the airport waiting for them in 1999, yet not a single person went to fetch them on that morning.
That sounded sad and as if their popularity has dipped by heaps and bounds.
Hey Nicky, most fans aren’t that young anymore. =X
It’s a work day too. We support them in more practical ways now, buying tickets to their sellout concerts and reserving that energy to party the night with them!!
We got to know from news reports later on that they arrived in a private jet. Nicky was just plainly having fun teasing their fans.
And it seemed he was so high that he chipped his tooth.
Nicky:
Is there any good dentist in the house tonight? There can’t be 7000 dentists in the house. Are you enjoying the show so far?
Singapore is kinda like becoming our home, away from home.
I mean you guys always make us feel so so welcomed because we’re coming to Singapore since 1999 or so. Are we blessed? And I guess all those screaming, I guess are those who turned up at the airport in Singapore back in 1999.
Was that you?
Back in the glass at the airport, and the police told us we cannot go out because it wasn’t safe. Because it was like 5000 people in Arrivals.
Those were good memories right? Those were good days. SO where were you when we landed at 6 oclock this morning?
We felt very unloved. We were like.. wait till we land in Singapore, there are like so many.. 20,000 people.. Not one..
You’re all in your bed!
Please take good care of your teeth, for you are obviously the FACE of Westlife! Any dentist fans would like to provide dedicated FOC services?
Nicky:
“We’ve got wonderful memories and that’s what amazing.
We get through all the songs, we get through all the memories. It’s not just memories for you guys, but memories for us as well.
Songs like “My Love, If I let you go”. Thank you and give yourselves a big scream.”
Definitely. Priceless ones too.
Sea of White Lights
Likely the most active on Instagram, big brother Nicky was the most enthusiastic whenever it came to cueing fans to switch on their mobile flashlights, so that he could take photos and videos of the sea of white lights.
Too bad that we didn’t get to do the KALLANG WAVE like those on the final night, but it was heartwarming nonetheless.
Every moment is worth preserving. Nothing lasts forever, only memories do.
We are glad to be a page that Westlife would fondly recall even decades down the road.
A Renewed Leash of Popularity
They are at the 2nd peak of their careers right now. And we can be sure, they are more appreciative at this age.
Happy families, happy wives, happy men obviously.
With their families at their back, especially their kids who finally get to witness their dads’ legacies, these guys are undoubtedly more spurred to give it their best shots.
It’s a dream come true twice for them, like what Kian quipped in 2019.
A dream that their children actually get to witness and be a part of.
While many of their top hits have been cover versions, they are still the Kings of ballads. Fans are not so worried about the lack of “creativity” or “originality” because they can always add their own flavours with a new twists to those covers.
They are no passe nostalgia act, but one that’s still going strong and more than relevant.
Whatsmore, these guys have been composing their own music (which are pretty well-received) in recent years.
Westlife is a brand name, that guarantees you an Eargasm feast every time you hear them sing. EVERY time.
It was a miracle that Westlife could make a reunion comeback after 6 years of disbandment and to receive even greater support than before.
When you want something that much, the universe would help you to achieve it and put things in place for you.
The universe has heard the fans’ pleas, and gave a gentle push. The quartet felt they should get back on stage again.
What else is impossible in life, if you put your heart to it?
No signature boyband white outfits this round, but the package of mesmerizing vocals, earnest sincerity, humility and some dorkiness still tick. For these qualities are rare commodities these days.
The only thing that needs improvement is….. May we have a longer setlist for the next tour please?
Absolutely love the ROCK and Acoustic segments previously too. Can we have more of those as well?
A 1.5 hour gig isn’t sufficient for us to say Hello and bid Goodbye to our youth.
That dream was far too real. Everyone needs that escapade.
Thank you guys for the music, wonderful performance and amazing vibes.
Thank you for bringing us on a nostalgic ride to fulfill our wild dreams of yesteryears.
Grateful for the opportunity to relive our youth while making new memories.
We’ll see you around, very soon.
To reminisce memories of “The Twenty Tour”, please visit:
https://www.livevizlife.com/westlife-the-twenty-tour-sg/
