Westlife will be the second massive act to play at Field Mill, following the X Factor finalists on 11th June. And this week club bosses have reduced the price for the X factor concert to just £5 for under-16s. Stags chairman Andy Perry said: "As this is the start of our first major concerts at Field Mill Stadium, we thought it would be great to see as many of our young people at our very first concert. "To see five artists of this calibre anywhere in the country for just £5 cannot be matched. "We have also teamed up with D.A.R.E who will help promote this fantastic opportunity and receive a commission for every £5 ticket sold."

Westlife's new album

Westlife have revealed that their new album will be their raunchiest yet. The group are yet to finalize plans for their next album, but claimed that the idea to make an LP of "sensual tracks" was inspired by banners held up by fans at their concerts. "The banners have become raunchier and most don’t leave anything to the imagination," Nicky told the Daily Star. "Liverpool and Sheffield are definitely the dirtiest crowds. So the next album is going to be one for the bedroom with lots of juicy and sensual tracks."

Mark added: "You can listen to it while you’re conceiving. Lots of people have called their sons and daughters after us already. We’re in meetings this week for the next album and have lots of ideas as we want to get out by the end of the year." Shane Filan also confirmed that he will once again assist Louis Walsh as a guest judge on this year's X Factor.

Westlife at Glasgow SECC

You just have to follow the sea of cowboy hats and glowsticks to know that a boy band is in town. Marching on Glasgow’s SECC last night was an army of dedicated Westlife fans who have been coming back year after year. Last night’s concert was the first of three, for which more than 20,000 fans are expected. If the crowd at the opening show was anything to go by, it seems generations of families will be turning out to see the Irish superstars.

Amanda Wyllie, 36, from Maybole, South Ayrshire, was responsible for roping her mother in 10 years ago. The pair now come along with Amanda’s daughter Keira, five. Amanda said: “I suppose I started it all and now we have three generations coming along. They appeal to us all and we all have our favourites. It is difficult to say but they are just amazing to watch.”

Fan Maureen Anderson, from Cumnock, in Ayrshire, will celebrate her 70th birthday this summer, and was looking forward to seeing the group for the first time. She said: “We have been fans for years. Anyone can enjoy their music.” Her friend Morag Herbertson, 68, from Glasgow, was also excited about seeing them in concert. “We will be shouting and cheering along,” she said. “You can’t help but like a band like Westlife although you sometimes get a bit of a teasing.” Hairdresser Kay MacIver, 40, from Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis, said: “My husband always buys me two tickets at Christmas and I take one of my friends. It just makes you want to have a great night.”

Westlife at Glasgow SECC (Review)

You just have to follow the sea of cowboy hats and glowsticks to know a boy band is in the city. And marching on Glasgow’s SECC was an army of dedicated Westlife fans who have been coming back year after year. The first of three city shows for the Irish stars kicked off last night and thousands of women splashed out at the merchandise store – buying anything from key rings, to shopping bags and cuddly toys – before getting into a frenzy as the foursome took to the stage. Westlife have built up a faithful following, with fans seeming to range from four to 84. For one family, three generations of fans came along. Amanda Wyllie, 36, was responsible for roping her mum in 10 years ago. Now they come along with Amanda’s daughter Keira, five. And friends Kay MacIver and Laura Morrison, both 40, travelled from Stornoway, Lewis. Hairdresser Kay said: “My husband always buys me two tickets for Christmas and I take a friend. We might be in the older age group, but what does that matter?”

The sell-out gig kicked off with the title track of the tour, Where We Are. With sci-fi graphic imagery displayed on massive screens behind them, Westlife’s Terminator style outfits seemed a sign the boys were truly back. There was the old favourites from the early years with hits such as Swear It All Over Again and Uptown Girl. The powerful ballads the foursome have become known for had everyone swaying in their seats, but took on a more mellow tempo as they performed a quiet set, including Mandy and If I Let You Go. Not a band to shy away from covers, they performed a medley of the Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce and Kings of Leon. However, there was none of the flying through the air acrobatics this time – perhaps a sign budget cuts have reached the pop world. They wrapped up the night to with their smash hit You Raise Me Up. It was clear by the smiles as the audience made their way home, they had been truly lifted.

Westlife's new admission on their old hits

Westlife has revealed that they regret recording so many cover songs during their pop career, as they had been 'lazy' on many of their albums. They are well known for re-recording tracks by other artists, most famously taking on Barry Manilow's Mandy, Billy Joel's Uptown Girl and a cover of Phil Collins' Against All Odds, a duet with Mariah Carey.

Despite being the only act in UK history to see all of their first seven singles reach the number one spot in the British charts, singer Nicky Byrne admits the band has made some "mistakes" along the way. "We've certainly made a lot of mistakes. We've recorded songs that we should never have recorded. We look back on some of them and think, 'Oh God, that was terrible'," the Daily Express quoted him as telling the Sun. "Sitting in rooms and nodding our heads and doing everything that was asked of us was what we did for years and years. But we are happy to speak now, to say, 'I think we should do this.' We've become men over the last few years," he stated. Bandmate Shane Filan added: "You get to a stage when you get a bit lazy. But then we'll go back into the studio and realise the last record was a bit lazy and do better on the next one."

Nicky need stitches

5.11.10 Nicky was left nursing a sore head after Westlife's sell-out show in Liverpool's Echo Arena on Friday - and it was nothing to do with over-doing the booze. A "mock fight" ended with him being rushed to A&E to have five stitches in his bleeding bonce. We're told: "After the show, Kian and the tour manager decided to take on Nicky in a mock fight. Nicky wrestled Kian to the floor, but somehow managed to smash his head on a glass table. There was blood everywhere. It looked horrific.

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