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The BZ20 Tour was a tour by Irish boy band
Boyzone Boyzone were an Irish boy band, created in 1993 by talent manager Louis Walsh. Before even recording any material, Boyzone made an appearance on RTÉ's '' The Late Late Show''. Their most successful line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Steph ...
, 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 Ronan Patrick John Keating (born 3 March 1977) is an Irish singer. He debuted in 1993 alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately, as the co-lead singer (with Gately) of Irish pop group Boyzone. His solo career start ...
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 Stephen Patrick David Gately (17 March 197610 October 2009) was an Irish singer, who, with Ronan Keating, was co-lead singer of the pop group Boyzone; all of Boyzone's studio albums during Gately's lifetime hit number one in the United Kingdo ...
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
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and
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. 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 Kian John Francis Egan (born 29 April 1980) is an Irish pop singer, songwriter and musician, best known as a member of pop group Westlife. Westlife has released twelve albums, embarked on thirteen world tours, and won numerous awards, becoming ...
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
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in London from the band's
Brother Tour The Brother Tour was the first tour by Irish boy band Boyzone following the death of Stephen Gately. Background At first the band were uncertain about promoting Brother but due to the album's success they decided to go on tour. The act includ ...
in 2011.


BZ20 tour dates


2014, 2015, 2017 summer tour dates


References

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