Having sold 50 million records and with 14 number one singles, Irish boy band Westlife became one of the top-selling groups in the UK.

Following their split in 2011, Shane Filan has been branching out, his You & Me Tour marking his first outing as a solo performer.

Ben Montague took to the stage as the opening act. While nervous at the start, the young musician quickly found his confidence, encouraged by the cheering crowd.

Although, his set could have benefittd from being a little tighter in places, what he lacked in polish he made up for with his enthusiasm. Filan’s entrance was nothing short of spectacular, his appearance on stage met with delirious screaming and thunderous applause as the audience took to their feet.

The seasoned pop star proved to be an excellent showman, performing an eclectic but well-received mix of old, new and popular songs, switching things up and keeping the show interesting, even for the non-converted. His enjoyment and affection for his fans was clear as he encouraged the crowd to join in and sing along, although he quickly discovered that there was no accounting for the colourful anarchy of excitable audience members invited up on stage, especially when they’re from Yorkshire, resulting in some very amusing moments.

Review by Robert McKelvey