AFTER six UK number 1 singles, five UK number 1 albums and 25 years together, Boyzone are set to say goodbye to fans this year.

The man band will release their final album ‘Thank You & Goodnight’ on November 16 and they’ve announced details of their 25th anniversary and farewell UK and Ireland arena tour which commences in January.

Boyzone have just shared the following statement on social media: “When we started out as five young Dublin Northsiders, eager to face the world, we never imagined that we’d still have an army of fans some 25 years later... If you’d seen our famous first TV appearance on The Late Late Show, you’d probably be surprised too!

"But what followed was the stuff of dreams. We’ve played stadiums and arenas all over the world, released six albums, and had almost two-dozen hits.

"We really can’t put into words just how much you, the fans, have supported us along the way. Without that support, we would have never achieved what we have, and for that we’re eternally grateful.

"We’ve had some tough times too. The loss of Stephen left scars that we will carry as a band forever. We were immensely touched by all the tributes and messages of support that helped us through the dark days. Stephen was our brother and will always be at the very the heart of Boyzone.

"We’re certainly not boys anymore, and we all feel that we should now call time on our lives together as Boyzone and go out on a real high."

The band have recorded 12 new tracks for the album including a special tribute to Stephen in new song, ‘I Can Dream.’

The band added: "We came across a demo that he originally recorded for his solo album in 2002 and we’ve had the opportunity to re-work the song and add our harmonies alongside his lead vocal.

"It was a bittersweet experience to hear all our voices together again. It’s the closest the five of us will ever get to being in a room together again making music."

Boyzone have collaborated with Ed Sheeran and Gary Barlow on the album which is available to pre-order now. 

Tickets for the tour go on sale June 22 at 9am and are priced £45.50/£53.50. 

Boyzone will play the Echo Arena on January 27.

Visit echoarena.com/boyzone