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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Five perform live for the FIRST time in 25 years as they surprise fans at Robbie Williams' stadium gig in London
Five sent fans into frenzy as they made a surprise appearance during Robbie Williams ' stadium gig in London on Friday night. Marking the band's first live performance in 25 years, the iconic Noughties boyband, made up of Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love and Jason Brown, brought a vibrant energy to the Emirates Stadium. The English group, who originally formed in 1997, joined Robbie, 51, while singing their hit Keep On Movin amid his mammoth UK BRITPOP stadium tour. The jaw-dropping moment marked the very first time Five has performed together with all five members in 25 years, with a reaction that was nothing short of electric. As the hit song began, echoes were heard in the stadium, with Robbie doing a perfect rendition of the track, before joked that he didn't really know the second verse and asked if anyone could help him. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. As the crowd erupted, Abz Love, J, Ritchie, Scott and Sean walked out on stage, stepping into the spotlight together for the first time in a quarter-century for a poignant performance of their signature hit with fans singing along to every word. Uniting pop history and transporting fans straight back to peak boyband mania - it's also the first time Five and Robbie have ever performed together. Five said of their experience: 'Wow, what an honour to be asked by Robbie Williams to join him on stage at his London stadium show. 'Rob has been such a big supporter of ours, from the early days through to the comeback, so when he reached out to ask whether we'd come out on stage for his performance of Keep On Movin', it was the EASIEST yes. 'To get to share that moment with Robbie in front of 60k people was crazy… definitely a version of Keep On Movin' we'll never forget.'' The surprise performance comes ahead of Five's highly-anticipated 25-date 'KEEP ON MOVIN' Tour, which will kick off this October. Recently speaking to MailOnline, the group couldn't help but bicker as they revealed the correct way to spell their name. Five - who went on to sell more than 20 million records worldwide before they split in 2001 - have widely been known as 5ive. Five recently broke out into a row during an exclusive chat with MailOnline as they cleared up a 'silly' myth about the band that's plagued them for 26 years Fans of the band have been referring to them as such for decades, and even the group's Wikipedia page states the name is 'stylised as 5ive'. So last week, fans were left in shock when the group filmed a TikTok video captioned: 'when people call us 5ive instead of Five', showing them kicking bottles and hitting the wall in frustration. Such is the passionate defence that their name has been misstyled that when asked by MailOnline why they decided to 'drop the 5' from their name, Richie immediately exclaimed: 'We didn't!' Revealing they had never spelled their name that way, Scott explained that the trend started when they released their Slam Dunk (Da Funk) music video 26 years ago. He shared: 'In the video there is a 5 but it was never on one of our albums! it's wrong on Spotify, because it's got the 5. We are called F, I, V, E.' Admitting it had been a cause of contention between the group, Sean then said: 'I can't understand - now I know I'm gonna get a lot of backlash - you're going to attack me - I don't get what's so upsetting about it.' The group then immediately started bickering as J bellowed: 'I don't like it!' Scott added: 'It looks silly. Like 5Five. we're not called 5Five, we're called Five, please, please!' Slam Dunk (Da Funk) was Five's debut single and went on to hit number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. Charting in over 20 countries, Five are the only UK act to hit the Top 10 with all of their 11 singles, including three No 1s
Perth Now
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Five could release documentary film on reunion tour
Five fans could get a behind-the-scenes documentary film about the reunion. Earlier this year, the group - comprised of Abz Love, Jason 'J' Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon – announced they were back together as a five-piece for the first time in 25 years and are heading out on the 'Keep On Movin' Tour' in late 2025. Demand for the shows and interest in the reunion has been huge. The guys have been filming everything related to the reunion so far and will be capturing the backstage and on-stage moments when the tour kicks off and that footage could end up as a documentary charting their comeback. Speaking to BANG Showbiz, Scott said: 'Behind the curtain is what people like. 'The people that come to your concerts, yes they want to see your music, they also want to see what goes on backstage. We're filming bits and bobs for our memories as well. It's so nice to look back on these moments and capture these moments because that's what people want to see, the real stuff that goes on.' When asked if the footage could become a documentary film, he added: 'We're open to it. I think it would be amazing to do something like that. 'I think people need to see it.' Jason added: 'The so called off-camera, behind-the-scenes stuff is what we're all about. Capturing that stuff gives people a really good insight into us.' One special moment fans can look forward to on the tour is that at the concerts it will be the first time all five members have performed their 2001 number one single 'Let's Dance' together. Back in 2001, Sean needed to take time out from Five due to a stress induced breakdown and he was replaced in the video with a life-size cardboard cut-out in the video for the song. The track would be their last number one before they split at the end of the year. Sean's mother has told him that she cannot wait to see all five band members perform the song together. Sean said: "My mum actually said this, she said, 'I want to see all five of you perform 'Let's Dance'." Five kick off their 'Keep On Movin' Tour' on Friday, October 31 at the Brighton Centre.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five say they were left 'traumatised' by pop stardom
Five were left "traumatised" by pop stardom. The 1990s group - which consists of Abz Love, Jason 'J' Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, and Sean Conlon - have got back together as a quintet for the first time since their split in 2001 but have admitted that the first time around, being in the group took a mental toll on all of them. Ritchie told The Independent: " We should have had six months off. It's taken us 25 years – I'm not even joking – literally 25 years to be able to even get my head around it." Sean added: "It's almost like we've been traumatised." Ritchie insisted: "No, we are traumatised!" But Ritchie admitted that once it was all over, he felt "completely lost" and turned to alcohol in a bid to cope. He said: "Jesus, straight after the band, for three years I was sat in a living room, frozen, drinking too much, completely lost. "I used to say, 'I feel like I'm a rowing boat in the sea with no oars or sail." Meanwhile, J admitted that he started to suffer from insomnia during his time with the 'Everybody Get Up' hitmkakers because of the demanding schedule. He said: "'I went through the whole [experience] with chronic insomnia, from about three months after it all kicked off. "Most nights I was getting maximum three-and-a-half-hours' sleep. Sometimes I'd go four or five days on an hour and a half, and then have to get up at five in the morning and film a new video." The group will be back on the road across autumn 2025 for the 'Keep on Movin' Tour' and Abz admitted that he is "proud" of how himself and his bandmates have put themselves back in the spotlight again. He said: "What I feel like I want to say is how proud I am of these guys and how brave they are to put themselves into this environment again."
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Multi-platinum-selling band add extra Glasgow date for 2025 reunion tour
Five have announced seven extra dates for their 2025 tour. The boy band, who formed in 1997, have shared that they have added an extra show date in Glasgow. The extra dates have been added following an unprecedented demand for tickets to see the band perform again. The 90s band will be in the city this year (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: The boy band will be performing in the city's OVO Hydro on November 16 and again on the 25. Tickets for the tour go on general sale tomorrow, March 7, at 10am on READ MORE: The band, which consists of Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, and Sean Conlon, will perform their biggest hits including If Ya Gettin' Down, Everybody Get Up, When The Lights Go Out, Keep On Movin', We Will Rock You, and Let's Dance. The band said: "Absolutely buzzing to share that we're adding even more dates to the Keep On Movin' 2025 tour. "To say we're overwhelmed by the response to the tour so far would be an understatement, we're truly speechless. READ MORE: "Getting all this support 25 years on is nothing short of mindblowing. "We cannot wait to be back on that stage surrounded by our incredible fans, make sure you get your tickets." They are the only UK act to hit the Top 10 with all of their 11 singles, including three number ones. The 2025 Keep On Movin' tour will be the first time all five band members will share the stage together again in 25 years.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boyband Five to reunite with original members for the first time in 25 years
Boyband Five are to reunite with their original line-up for the first time in 25 years. The group, made up of Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon, have performed as a four piece and with three of their original members following the band's break-up, but have not fully reunited since splitting in 2001, when they were just a three-piece. Five will embark on the 12-date Keep On Movin' tour this year, starting at the Brighton Centre on Friday October 31 and running until Sunday November 16, when the group will play the tour's final gig at Glasgow's OVO Hydro. Along the way the band will also perform at London's O2 Arena, Cardiff's Utilita Arena and Manchester's AO Arena. Speaking about the reunion, Robinson said: 'This has been a long time coming and it really does feel right for all of us now – 25 years on and we're so ready for it. 'Reconnecting as a five over the last year has been special and I know I speak for all the boys when I say we can't wait to do this all over again. Hope you're ready.' The band will treat their fans to some of their biggest hits during the shows including If Ya Gettin' Down, Keep On Movin' and We Will Rock You, a re-recording of the Queen song of the same name with Brian May and Roger Taylor. Five will be supported by DJ Naughty Boy on the tour, with Love adding: 'We really can't wait to get back on stage together and see the fans, it's going to go off. 'Buzzing to have Naughty Boy on tour with us too, five bad boys and a naughty boy, that sounds like a lot of fun. Let's go.' Formed in 1997, Five have sold more than 20 million records worldwide, with all 11 of their singles featuring in the top 10 of the UK singles chart, and they also had four UK top 10 albums. The group has charted in almost 20 countries, and their reunion also comes 25 years after they won the Brit Award for best pop act in 2000. Tickets for the tour will go on general sale on Friday, March 7 at 10am via with an exclusive presale on Wednesday, March 5. Five's Keep On Movin' tour in full Friday, October 31 – Brighton, Brighton Centre Saturday, November 1 – Bournemouth, BIC Sunday, November 2 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena Tuesday, November 4 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena Wednesday, November 5 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena Friday, November 7 – Manchester, AO Arena Saturday, November 8 – Leeds, First Direct Arena Sunday, November 9 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena Tuesday, November 11 – London, The O2 Friday, November 14 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena Saturday, November 15 – Aberdeen, P&J Live Sunday, November 16 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
