Hear'Say to Launch 2027 Reunion Tour With Liberty X
The pop group will return to arenas across the UK and Ireland for a tour marking 25 years since their formation.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Variety
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Hear'Say is set to reunite for the 2027 arena tour titled Popstars: The Originals. The band will perform alongside Liberty X to celebrate 25 years since both groups were formed on the television show Popstars.
Why it matters
This tour brings together original members of the pop groups for the first time in decades to commemorate their origin on the ITV talent program. It highlights the lasting cultural impact of early reality television music competitions.
The band achieved triple-Platinum status with their debut album during their initial run. This tour will feature four of the group's original members, though Myleene Klass will not participate.
The players
Hear'Say
This British pop group was formed on the reality television show Popstars.
Liberty X
This British-Irish pop group was also formed during the inaugural series of the Popstars competition.
Kym Marsh
She is a former member of the group who famously left the lineup in early 2002.
Myleene Klass
She was an original member of the band who is not participating in the upcoming reunion tour.
Suzanne Shaw
She is an original band member from Bury who is participating in the 2027 tour.
The details
Four original members of Hear'Say are participating in the upcoming shows, which follows the group's formation 25 years ago on the show Popstars. The band previously lasted less than two years together after Kym Marsh quit the ensemble in February 2002.
Timeline
Hear'Say was formed on the TV show Popstars in 2001.
Kym Marsh quit the band Hear'Say in February 2002.
The Popstars: The Originals arena tour will occur in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This reunion tour follows the legacy established by the formation of the band Hear'Say on the 2001 ITV show Popstars. It reflects a broader trend of mid-2000s reality television acts capitalizing on nostalgia through joint arena tours.
Fans can expect a joint show featuring both Hear'Say and Liberty X at arena venues across the UK and Ireland. Ticket availability and exact performance dates for the 2027 tour will be released in the coming months.
The takeaway
Nostalgia tours continue to be a dominant force in the live entertainment industry by reuniting fan-favorite acts from reality television history. Fans looking to attend should prepare for potential high demand when venues and dates are finalized.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manchester Evening News.
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