Hi everyone

I just wanted to say hello and fill you in on everything that’s been going on over the last few weeks as it’s been a while since you heard from us.

Christmas was really lovely. It was actually a bit of a weird one in a way because Gillian’s granny died the day before Christmas Eve. She was 95 and had lived a great life and seen four generations of the family. It actually brought us all closer together and Christmas Day was really special as we had all the family around us – we had 17 of us here for Christmas dinner. Gillian did the cooking, as she also did on New Year’s Day, when there were 34 of us, including 17 grandchildren!

It was probably the nicest Christmas so far, because I hadn’t been rushing around doing promotion and then hurrying to try and buy presents and stuff, so we could enjoy the build-up properly. I’d been looking forward to it for a long time and it was so nice to be at home with the family. Gillian surprised me with a camera that I’d really wanted for ages on Christmas day, which I was so happy with. I got her some handbags and boots and shoes and stuff. It was also the first year that Nicole really understood Christmas and that was amazing to watch. When you’re growing up Santy Claus and all that stuff really makes Christmas for you, and then you get older and Santy doesn’t come anymore, and then when you have kids the magic starts all over again. She was so excited about seeing Santy – we left out a glass of milk and cookies for him. It was Patrick’s first Christmas, but obviously he didn’t really know what was going on.

I’ve been at home all the time for more or less the last six months, apart from a couple of small trips. It’s been really nice to relax and get to do things like play golf every Sunday with Gillian’s dad. It’s quite weird being at home too though because I’ve been thinking about work loads and I need to keep myself busy. It’s the singing I really miss, and I’m looking forward to getting back on the road. I’ve been chatting to the boys and we all agree that the thing we’re most excited about is performing on stage again.

We miss you all and we’re really excited about starting work on the new album. It’s going to be back-to-basics, with all new songs and no covers, like the first few albums. We’ve heard a few of the songs so far and will be hearing the rest over the next few months. I think it’s shaping up to be really good – as it’s the first album of our second decade we want it to be the best so far!

Take care

Love Shane x






Nicky and Shane Play For A Good CAUSE

On Saturday 23rd May, Nicky and Shane will take part in a charity football match at Liverpool,s Goodison Park.

The event, named CAUSE (Children,s Aid Using Soccer Events) and organized by former Liverpool star Jason McAteer, will help raise money three Children,s Charities - Liverpool Unites, Save The Children and The Prince's Trust.






22.03.2009
Happy Mother's Day From Westlife

Very best wishes to all you mums out there from Westlife.com! We hope you're having a very lovely day.
The boys have each recorded a special greeting for you all






Tickets On Sale Now For Cause Match

Tickets are now on sale for the CAUSE (Children's Aid Using Soccer Events) charity football match, featuring a host of celebrities including Nicky and Shane!
The event is taking place on Saturday 23rd May at Goodison Park, Liverpool, with kick-off scheduled for 5.30pm

Tickets are available from the hotline on 0871 663 1878 (10p per minute from a BT landline), or check out www.cause.ukcom. They cost £10 per adult and £5 for under-16s plus booking fee, with additional premium hospitality packages going on sale soon.





06.07.2009
A Special Announcement From Shane

Hi everyone

I know a lot of you have already heard the rumours, but I wanted to confirm to you myself that Gillian and I are expecting another baby.

We been keeping it a complete secret from everyone for a while, and made the announcement at my 30th birthday party on Saturday. The baby due early next year and were completely over the moon about it. The thought of becoming a dad for the third time is just amazing!

Thanks, as always, for all your support

Shane x




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Your Messages For Kian

Thank you to everyone who has posted messages of condolence for Kian and his family regarding the death of his father Kevin. The Egan family would like to pass on their thanks for your support and kind words.

Exciting Announcement

Dear Fans, it,s been a while. We have much to tell you!

Earlier this year there was a meeting in London. Not long after that meeting, the search for new songs began. We searched far and wide. Our search proved to be very successful and we can, t conceal our excitement any longer! It is our great pleasure to announce the following...

There WILL be a new album this year. We are very happy with all the new songs and simply cannot wait to hear what you think of them! Regarding the website, it,s out with the old and in with the new so hold tight for brand new pictures and layout coming soon plus all the info on forthcoming promotional schedules...

We've missed you all very much and can,t wait to catch up!

For now watch this space,

Love from Kian, Mark, Nicky and Shane x

A Message About Stephen Gately

We are, like everyone else, in shock today. We met Stephen Gately back in 1898 when we first started out and since then have had the pleasure of meeting him many times. He and the Boyzone lads paved the way for us as a band. He was a friendly, positive spirit and a passionate performer. Our thoughts are with Andy and the rest of his family, his friends, his legions of fans and of course his bandmates Keith, Mikey, Shane and Ronan who will be devastated at the loss of a truly beautiful person.
Kian, Mark, Nicky & Shane x




Westlife Performing On X Factor Next Weekend

Nicky, Kian, Mark and Shane will be taking to the X Factor stage next weekend for the first ever performance of their brand new single.
Tune in to the results show on Sunday 25th October to watch the world debut of What About Now' - and then come right back here and let us know what you think!

What About Now' will be available to download on the Sunday of the X Factor performance, with the CD in shops the following day.



Westlife on TV

Westlife will soon be hitting your screens in a big way to promote their new single 'What About Now' and album 'Where We Are'.

You'll be able to catch the guys soon on the following shows...

Sunday 25th Oct: X-Factor performance and Xtra Factor interview

Monday 26th Oct: GMTV performance, interview and webchat

Fri 30th Oct: The One Show, interview

Fri 20th Nov: Children in Need, performance

Thurs 26th Nov: Alan Carr Chatty Man, interview

Fri 4th Dec: The Friday Show, interview

Stay tuned to Westlife.com for more updates!

A Message From Kian


Hi all

Just wanted to drop a line to say how excited we are to be back on the promotional trail for our new album!

We have been busy doing our photo shoot for the album and we just got back from shooting the video for our first single What About Now
in Iceland!

Was very cold but a lot of fun and we think you gonna love it! We can,t wait for Sunday nights
X Factor
Hope you all love the new single...

Love ya all, Kian x

Westife album Track by Track


Westlife unanimously agree that Where We Are is one of their very best albums to-date. They've recorded a series of exclusive video clips giving fans the inside track on every song, and we'll be posting one every weekday until the album's released on 30th November.

The first one is What About Now' and goes live tomorrow - get ready!




11.11.2009
TV Dates

Here are some upcoming Westlife TV dates for your diary:

Friday 20th November Children In Need performance

Saturday 21st November National Lottery performance

Wednesday 25th November - BBC Breakfast News

Thursday 26th November Alan Carr Chatty Man interview and video (recording Wednesday 25th November)

Friday 27th November The Late Late Show performance, Dublin

Friday 4th December The Friday Show, Northern Ireland (recording Sunday 22nd November)

Friday 4th December - Paul O'Grady (recording Wednesday 2nd December)