The BZ20 Tour was a tour by Irish boy band Boyzone, celebrating the band's 20 years of existence. It included dates in England, Scotland, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. A huge contribution to the background and lead vocals came from backing vocalist Jo Garland, who has sung with Ronan Keating in his solo ventures since 2001 and with Boyzone since 2008. Her vocals have often taken the place of vocals that band member Stephen Gately sang before his death.
Background Keith Duffy said that the group were planning another trek, as well as an album, in recognition of their 20 years in the spotlight. "We've plans in place for a tour and an album next year for the 20th anniversary – that's if people want to come and see us, We've a very loyal fan base that always come in their thousands. It's a nice set-up. We never broke up, so we can take time out to do our own thing, and then get back together when it suits".
On 14 February, tickets were made available. It was announced that the tour had more demand than both One Direction and The Wanted.
In January 2014, it was announced that Boyzone would make their Forest Live debut that summer, in a continuation of the celebration of the BZ20 Tour.
Support acts Jessica Clemmons for 2013 dates Kian Egan for 2014 dates
2013 setlist "Nothing Without You" "Picture of You" "Ruby" "Words" "Everything I Own" "Rise" "When the Going Gets Tough" "Gave It All Away" "Better" "One More Song" "Baby Can I Hold You" "You Needed Me" "Light Up the Night" "The Hour Before Christmas" "Love Will Save the Day" "If We Try" "Love You Anyway" "Too Late for Hallelujah" "Right Here Waiting" "Love Me for a Reason" "No Matter What" "Who We Are"
2014 setlist "Nothing Without You" "Picture of You" "Ruby" "Words" "Everything I Own" "Rise" "When the Going Gets Tough" "Gave It All Away" "Better" "You Needed Me" "Baby Can I Hold You" "Light Up the Night" "Love Me for a Reason" "No Matter What" "Love Will Save the Day" "If We Try" "Love You Anyway" "Who We Are" "Right Here Waiting" "Life Is a Rollercoaster"
2015 setlist "Love is a Hurricane" "Picture of You" "Love You Anyway" "Baby Can I Hold You" "Everything I Own" "Ruby" "Words" "You Needed Me" "When the Going Gets Tough" "Gave It All Away" "Everyday I Love You" "I Love The Way You Love Me" "When You Say Nothing at All" Medley: "Tracks of My Tears", "Reach Out I'll Be There", "You Can't Hurry Love" "No Matter What" "If We Try" "Love Will Save the Day" "Who We Are" "A Different Beat" "Love Me for a Reason" "Life Is a Rollercoaster"
2017 summer shows setlist "Picture of You" "All That I Need" "Ruby" "Father and Son" "Words" "Isn't It a Wonder" "Love Will Save the Day" "Gave It All Away" "When the Going Gets Tough" "You Needed Me" "Love You Anyway" "Love Me for a Reason" "Baby Can I Hold You" "No Matter What" "Who We Are" "One More Song" "A Different Beat" "Life Is a Rollercoaster"
DVD release A DVD was filmed at The O2 Arena in London from the band's Brother Tour in 2011.
BZ20 tour dates Date City Country VenueEurope 28 November 2013 Dublin Ireland The O2 29 November 2013 Belfast Northern Ireland Odyssey Arena 1 December 2013CardiffWalesMotorpoint Arena Cardiff 2 December 2013 4 December 2013BournemouthEnglandBournemouth International Centre 5 December 2013 6 December 2013 Birmingham LG Arena 8 December 2013 Liverpool Echo Arena Liverpool 9 December 2013 Leeds First Direct Arena 10 December 2013 Nottingham Capital FM Arena Nottingham 11 December 2013 Blackpool Blackpool Opera House 12 December 2013 Aberdeen Scotland AECC 14 December 2013 Newcastle England Metro Radio Arena 15 December 2013 Glasgow Scotland The SSE Hydro 17 December 2013BrightonEnglandBrighton Centre 18 December 2013 20 December 2013London The O2 Arena 21 December 2013 Wembley Arena 22 December 2013 Manchester Manchester Arena
2014, 2015, 2017 summer tour dates Date City Country VenueMiddle East 22 May 2014 Dubai United Arab Emirates Aviation Club Tennis CentreEurope 7 June 2014 DurhamEngland Riverside Ground 12 June 2014 Nottingham Sherwood Forest 6 July 2014 Cheshire Delamere Forest 11 July 2014 Suffolk Thetford Forest 13 July 2014 London Hyde Park (music festival with Tom Jones) 18 July 2014 Gloucestershire Westonbirt Arboretum 20 July 2014 Northampton Delapre Park 26 July 2014 Scarborough Scarborough Open Air Theatre 30 July 2014 Surrey Epsom Racecourse 2 August 2014 Belfast Northern Ireland Falls ParkAsia 22 May 2015 Jakarta Indonesia Istora Senayan 23 May 2015Singapore Marina Bay Sands 24 May 2015 Bangkok Thailand Impact Arena 26 May 2015 Quezon City Philippines Smart Araneta ColiseumEurope 13 June 2015 ScarboroughEngland Scarborough Open Air Theatre 20 June 2015 Nottingham Riverside Park, Newark 27 June 2015 Telford Town Park Arena 28 June 2015 Devon Newton Abbot Racecourse 24 July 2015 Suffolk Newmarket Racecourse 25 July 2015 Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Castle 29 July 2015 SurreyEngland Sandown Park Racecourse 1 August 2015 Southampton Rose Bowl 25 August 2017 East Sussex Hastings Pier 26 August 2017 Berkshire Windsor Racecourse 2 September 2017 Essex Chelmsford City Racecourse 16 September 2017 Derby Derby County Cricket Ground
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