Boyzone announce 2011 'Brother' tour

Boyzone have revealed details of their 'Brother' tour.

The group will return to the road on twelve dates next year for their first tour since the death of their bandmate Stephen Gately in October.

"There was a time when the lads and I didn't know whether we would ever get back up on stage together again," band member Ronan Keating said.

"We just didn't know whether 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."

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, 25 March, but presale tickets will be available from www.boyzone.net from 9am today.

Boyzone will play on the following dates:

• February 21, 2011 - Liverpool Echo Arena
• February 22, 2011 - Cardiff CIA
• February 26, 2011 - London Barclaycard Wembley Arena
• February 27, 2011 - Sheffield Arena
• March 1, 2011 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
• March 2, 2011 - Birmingham LG Arena
• March 3, 2011 - Nottingham Trent FM Arena
• March 5, 2011 - Manchester MEN Arena
• March 6, 2011 - Brighton Centre
• March 8, 2011 - London O2 Arena
• March 10, 2011 - Aberdeen ECC
• March 12, 2011 - Glasgow SECC