Westlife to perform in NZ

Irish boy band Westlife are heading downunder.

For the first time Kiwi fans will be able to see the group, known for their soppy ballads and pop singles (Flying Without Wings, Swear It Again, The Rose) in concert.

Westlife, who have sold 36 million records worldwide, will perform four shows in NZ in May:

Christchurch - Westpac Arena, May 7
Wellington - TSB Arena, May 9
Auckland - Vector Arena, May 10
New Plymouth - TSB Stadium, May 13

Tickets go on sale to Visa cardholders on February 25 and the general public on March 1.

- NZHERALD STAFF