Boyzone, at Manchester Arena

THE catchy tunes and unique brand of Irish charm that have seen Boyzone top the charts time and time again made for a stunning live show.

A packed house watched on in awe as the carefully choreographed spectacle unravelled on stage.

Heart-throb Ronan Keating was a firm favourite with fans of all ages. Tots and grandmothers alike went wild at his every move.

The professional dancers helped make the event more of a musical than a pop concert. The many effects, including a waterfall of fire during the finale, were breathtaking.

Steven Gatley oozed gratefulness for the support he's received since hitting the headlines about his sexuality. At one point he was winched up into the air and hovered over the delighted crowd below.

The tour hasn't got a name, but the best of Boyzone, is apt. It was hard to fault their performances of hits, covers, solo releases and new material. The Irish sensations are performing for the last time this millennium at Manchester tonight.

ANDREA MULDOON

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