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Following in the release of their new album Brother, Boyzone have announced a UK tour which will see them make a welcome return to Odyssey Arena.

This is the first tour since the tragic passing of founding member Stephen Gately in October 2009. Friend, companion and brother - 'Steo' is still very much with them as they take to the stage and perform live, for the first time without him.

Ronan said, "There was a time there when the lads and I didn't know whether we would ever get back up on stage together again - we just didn't know if we could do it as a four-piece. We played three tracks live at the Albert Hall a couple of weeks ago and the reception was just unbelievable. We all came off stage buzzing, knowing that we had the full support of the fans and it all just suddenly felt so right. We can't wait to get back on the road together."

Boyzone last toured in the spring/summer of 2009 with their sell-out Better Tour. The Brother Tour promises to be even bigger and better and will include tracks such as the Top Ten single Gave It All Away and fan's favourite, Love Is A Hurricane, both taken from the Number 1 album, Brother.

They will sit alongside classics such as Picture Of You, Love Me For A Reason, No Matter What as well as a few surprises along the way. After the success of Boyzone's new album, 2010 looks set to be a very busy year for the new foursome with more singles to follow, international markets to visit and a new tour for the beginning of 2011.