Westlife: new album + tour for 2005

With their sixth album, Allow Us To Be Frank, in the can and awaiting early 2005 release Westlife have announced details of their Red Carpet Tour which takes them to the Odyssey, Belfast (February 1 & 2); The Point, Dublin (8 & 9); Wembley Arena Pavilion, London (22); Evening News Arena, Manchester (26); CIA, Cardiff (March 1); NEC, Birmingham (6); SECC, Glasgow (10); Metro, Newcastle (11); Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield (18); and Arena, Nottingham (22).

Taking their cue from Robbie Williams, Allow Us To Be Frank finds the band covering not just Ol' Blue Eyes but his Rat Pack mates Dean Martin and Sammy Davis.