Hear'Say reunite with Liberty X for 13-date 2027 arena tour
Hear'Say, reunited 25 years after Popstars without Myleene Klass, have announced a joint 13-date UK and Ireland arena tour with Liberty X in 2027. Tickets go on sale on 16 October.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Hear'Say and Liberty X have announced a joint arena tour of the UK and Ireland in 2027, marking 25 years since the two groups were formed on the TV talent show Popstars. Daily MailR “The two bands will perform together for the first time ever on a 13-date arena tour in 2027” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Evening StandardN “Hear’Say and Liberty X are to reunite for a joint arena tour of the UK and Ireland” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Centre · 1The Evening Standard says the tour is titled Popstars: The Originals and begins in April in Dublin. It then visits Belfast, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Liverpool. Evening StandardN “The 13-date tour begins in April in Dublin before visiting Belfast, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Liverpool.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Mixed · 2Tickets go on general sale on Friday 16 October; the Evening Standard gives the time as 9am. Daily MailR “with tickets set to go on sale on Friday, October 16” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Evening StandardN “Tickets will be available for general sale from 9am on October 16.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
Mixed · 2Four original Hear'Say members are taking part: Danny Foster, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan. Myleene Klass is not. Liberty X return with their full original line-up of Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm and Kelli Young. Daily MailR “The Hear'Say reunion features four of their original members: Danny Foster, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan, and Liberty X return with their entire original line-up” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Evening StandardN “Four original members of Hear’Say, excluding Klass, will take the stage alongside Liberty X” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Right · 1The Hear'Say reunion was first revealed around 1 October, when a new Instagram band account posted a WhatsApp chat between Marsh, Shaw, Foster and Sullivan ending with the question "Fancy getting the band back together?". The Daily Mail noted the post came 24 years to the day after the group announced their split. Daily MailR “Kym replies: 'Go on…', before Noel says: 'Fancy getting the band back together?'”“The post was shared 24 years to the day since Hear'Say announced they were going their separate ways” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 1On Wednesday 7 October, Shaw and Marsh were photographed arriving at the Global building in rain to appear on Heart FM, their first public outing since the reunion was announced, according to the Daily Mail. Daily MailR “The pair dodged the heavy rain as they arrived at the Global building to appear on Heart FM, to discuss their plans to get back on the stage.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Right · 1Klass said on Loose Women that her bandmates had included her in discussions but that she could not commit because of her busy schedule. She said she had not ruled out revisiting Hear'Say and would be front row when they perform. Daily MailR “it's not something I can commit to at the moment.”“will be front row when they do get back onstage” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Daily MailR “Myleene Klass confirmed last week she would not be taking part in the Hear'Say reunion, blaming her busy schedule.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 1In a statement, Hear'Say called the comeback "incredibly special" and a chance to celebrate "an unforgettable chapter". Liberty X said they were "thrilled to be heading out on tour". Daily MailR “Coming back together after 25 years is something that's incredibly special to all of us.”“We are thrilled to be heading out on tour with Hear'Say to celebrate where it all began.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Centre · 1Speaking to the Press Association, Marsh said the reunions are "going to be emotional". Shaw said Hear'Say had "not sung together for 25 years". Taylor of Liberty X said they were doing it "for fun and for celebration" without the pressure they faced as young people. Evening StandardN “said the reunions are “going to be emotional” during an interview with the Press Association.”“Shaw said Hear’Say have “not sung together for 25 years” since their dramatic split.”“It’s really nice for us to be able to do this, for fun and for celebration.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
Mixed · 2Background: Hear'Say were among the earliest major UK TV-created pop groups, formed through ITV's Popstars in 2000-01. Their debut single Pure and Simple reached No1, selling 549,823 copies in its first week, which the Mail says was a record at the time. Liberty X were formed from five other finalists. Hear'Say split in 2002. Daily MailR “Their debut single, Pure and Simple, was a phenomenon and went to No1 in the UK selling 549,823 copies in its first week” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Evening StandardN “Liberty X was formed by the five other finalists, Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Kelli Young, Tony Lundon and Kevin Simm” Read at Evening Standard ↗
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No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- The Evening Standard reports the tour announcement as a straightforward music-industry item, with practical detail and members' quotes.
- Emphasis
- Tour name, route and on-sale time, chart history of both groups, and nostalgic quotes from Marsh, Taylor, Shaw and Heaton from a Press Association interview.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the Heart FM appearance or Klass's own comments, noting only that she is excluded.
- Charged language
- “dramatic split”
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“The arena tour – titled Popstars: The Originals – will see the groups perform all their hits” — Evening Standard
““We were just young famous kids who had a dream, and that dream came true for us,”” — Evening Standard
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Celebrity-news angle. The Daily Mail first led with the appearances of Shaw (45) and Marsh (50) and their looks, then with the tour announcement and the band's statements.
- Emphasis
- Appearance and fan excitement, the Instagram teaser, and Klass's absence and her Loose Women comments.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Gives no tour dates, venues or the tour title, and does not quote the Press Association interviews.
- Charged language
- “youthful looks”“huge arena tour”“barely aged a day”
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“Kym Marsh and Suzanne Shaw showed they've barely aged a day” — Daily Mail
“Hear'Say and Liberty X have announced they're joining forces for a huge arena tour” — Daily Mail
What every side reports
- Hear'Say and Liberty X are touring together in 2027, with 13 dates and tickets on sale on 16 October.
- Four original Hear'Say members take part; Myleene Klass does not.
- Both groups were formed through Popstars 25 years ago and Hear'Say split in 2002.
Hear'Say other
Hear'Say present the reunion as a special celebration of an unforgettable chapter and a chance to reconnect with fans, sharing the stage with Liberty X. Klass declined to join, citing her schedule.
“It's a chance to celebrate an unforgettable chapter in our lives, reconnect with each other and relive so many amazing memories.” — Daily Mail
Liberty X other
Liberty X say they are thrilled to tour with Hear'Say to mark 25 years since Popstars and want to make new memories with fans.
“We are thrilled to be heading out on tour with Hear'Say to celebrate where it all began.” — Daily Mail
Kym Marsh person
Marsh says the reunion will be emotional, and that performing again with Hear'Say and Liberty X is exciting.
“So the prospect of being able to go out and do it again and not only with each other, but with Liberty X, is really exciting.” — Evening Standard
Suzanne Shaw person
Shaw says the tour is brand new and emotional for the group after not singing together for 25 years.
““This is really big, and this is brand new again for us, so it’s been really emotional,”” — Evening Standard
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Centre1 article
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Hear’Say and Liberty X reunite for joint tour to mark 25 years since Popstars
Neutral Practical report on the tour with dates, cities and ticketing, plus Press Association quotes from members.
Right2 articles
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Celebratory Light showbiz piece on the two singers' looks on arriving at Heart FM, with fan reaction and Klass's absence as background.
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Celebratory Announces the joint tour with press-release statements from both bands and a note on Klass's absence.
- 7 Oct 14:45 First Daily MailR Suzanne Shaw, 45, and Kym Marsh, 50, show off their youthful looks 25 years on from Hear'Say fame as they are seen for the first time since confirming band reunion
- 8 Oct 08:23 +17h 38m Daily MailR Hear'Say and Liberty X join forces to announce a huge arena tour as they reunite 25 years after shooting to fame on Popstars: The Rivals
- 8 Oct 09:08 +18h 24m Evening StandardN Hear’Say and Liberty X reunite for joint tour to mark 25 years since Popstars
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