British boy band Bros have announced they are reuniting in 2017 after more than two decades. Brothers Matt and Luke Goss will join forces at London’s O2 Arena on 19 August 2017 to mark the band’s 30th anniversary – exactly 28 years since they performed their mammoth concert at Wembley Arena in 1989.
Matt and Luke confirmed the news at a press conference in London on 5 October hosted by Emma Willis.
Sharing his excitement to share the stage with his twin brother, Matt told IBTimes UK: “Music is a tumultuous place but it’s kept me safe in many ways and just to be on-stage with my brother tops everything. “It’s something we’ve been trying to get together for 20 years and to have my brother sitting here is an amazing feeling. I honestly didn’t think this was ever going to happen.”
Luke, who has forged a successful acting career in Hollywood, added: “Movies are not as glamorous as you think. It’s been a beautiful experience but this for me is a dream come true. It’s something I wanted to do at the right level and I think the fans deserve something that would stand up today. I’m like a big kid right now, I’m pinching myself. I’m deeply proud of the band and the fans who have turned up today, it’s humbling.” Dashing hopes of a new album, Luke explained: “We’re going to honour the songs and some of the key sounds. At this stage, other than my brother’s new record which I think is wonderful, but because it’s been so long, I don’t want to populate the show with new stuff. It needs to be a moment to come together. If it was to ever happen again then maybe so but at this point it’s a show that people are familiar with.”
At the height of their fame, Bros sold 17 million records and performed 19 shows at Wembley Arena including their 19 August 1989 date which attracted an audience of 77,000. Forming in 1987, the band rode high with a string of hit singles and albums but the brothers parted ways in 1992.
Addressing any nerves he may have, Luke said: “When you’re younger you think, ‘Where are the 70,000 people?’ As I get older I’m more conscious and very respectful of it. By the time we get there, we’ll be so prepared that we’ll just want to get out there and do it. Right now I’m extremely aware of what’s ahead of us but it’s a good excitement and a good nervousness.”
However, a confident Matt said: “I’m not [nervous] at all, I love it. I do so many shows a year. We’re just very well aware of our creative energy and force together. We have one interest and that is to better what we’ve done in the past.”
He also stated: “We don’t need to do this reunion but we wanted to.”
UPDATE:
The 19th August show SOLD OUT in minutes of going on general sale.
Live Nations said “This has been the fastest sell out in history for any show at The O2”
AUGUST 2017
19 – LONDON The O2
20 – LONDON The O2
I just wanted to say what an amazing Show at the o2, the whole experience was fabulous and so overwhelming! Thank you so much and I do hope we will get more !!! xxx
Australia is praying the Bros tour comes her to Oz, any Australian fans please come and join our Facebook page where we relive the magic and try our hardest to promote Bros here in Australia so we can gain momentum and interest in an Australian Tour!
Our FB is Aussie Brosettes
All are welcome even if you aren’t from Australia
https://www.facebook.com/groups/993067110804464/
Brilliant news for matt and luke as going to 3 shows but I would like to know why bros management has not bother to release the best of Bros. Do the management not realise that promotion is important . I’m not really a fan Tom Watkins but least he new how to market the band. I mean even Nigel Martin Smith former take that management new how important promotion is. Bros management team like Rob Ferguson should be doing more
Matt & luke , so looking forward to seeing you at birmingham barclaycard arena aug 25 th !! Can’t wait . It’s fantastic to hear yr back to do a summer tour, love you both so much & brilliant in all you have done . Me & my daughter will enjoy the concert as much as you . Love Katie xx
I have my tickets! 🙂 Thank you! I now get to relive a piece of my childhood. x
Brilliant!!
Came to Wembley in 1989… Was 16 years old, what a fantastic experience that I will never forget!
Can’t wait to do it all again next year… So so excited!!
Sending all the luck in the world to you Matt X
Are you planning on coming to Belfast?
Getttt Innnnnn, I’m coming to get you, four tickets for me and fab friends to come and see you. I cannot wait for this.
Matt, myself and my friend saw you at Cafe de Paris with Nicole Sherzinger, what an amazing night that was. Unfortunately I missed your recent Wembley gig. Super excited to see you both togther again on stage.
I was also lucky enough to see you at Wembley all those years ago. Happy times xxxxxx
I am just soooo soooo excited been a fan since the beginning 🙂 words just cannot describe how everyone is feeling:) celebration of a successful careers for both well done:)xxxx
Will you be touring? Thanks Claire xx
Was a major Brosette back in the late 80’s, have happy memories of singing all their songs, and Matt dropping his jeans during the PUSH concert showing amazing Union Jack boxershorts!!! ?
Need to see the boys and bring back my youth all over again, just minus the grolsch bottle tops and ripped jeans. I wanna feel 12 again!
Any chance of you coming to the costa del sol?? From an original brosette…..
I also went to see bros in 89 had the best time of my life so wanna go
Wonderful news! ??
I went to see Bros at Wembley ( 89 ) was brilliant missed out this year on seeing Matt play at Wembley ?? really hope I don’t miss out next year! It’s my birthday 25th August ?? so hoping my lovely family buy a ticket for me as a birthday treat ?.
Congrats! Boys!! ?
I’m so happy for you matt and luke I’m hoping to go I don’t want to miss this i really want to meet both of you too ,by the way I like yous both why have one guy when you can have both lol I’ve been a fan since bros and now , I’ll be 40 next year so it will be a great show I can celebrate in style with you too guys, and your mum would be proud of you both she’s with you in spirit sending loads of love to you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx????????????????
I saw you two at Wembley arena in 89. You guys blew the roof off the place. It was an amazing atmosphere and the sound of the fans as the music started up and you came out on stage was just so surreal. An unbelievable night. Thankyou for this opportunity to see you two back together again performing your hits 1 more time. Thankyou for the music. I can’t wait for Friday 11 am. All the best to you Matt and Luke. Aka BROS.
Please visit Australia! Sydney or Gold Coast… Love your music and your ethics.
It’s been too long! Xxxx
I’m absolutely gutted, i was at Wembley in 1989 but next year already have a holiday abroad booked! I’m seriously distraught that i wont be here…..Matt, Luke, please do another date outside of 11th Aug – 24th Aug 2017!! It’s going to be amazing….true brosette back in the day….love to you both hope it all goes well xxxx
I missed the first one, but I’m sure as hell not the miss the second. Hang on to your Tower Bridge, London, ’cause this Dutchy is coming to town!
Fantastic news. Such a massive fan back in the day. Introduced my daughter to Bros today so she could see why I was so excited. Love you guys. Proud of you & how far you both have come.xx much love
I’ve got my ticket on the pre sale!
I saw you at Wembley on Saturday Matt, fab performance
Looking forward to seeing you both in August.
Much love xx
Absolute Amazing news…..but gutted their not coming to Manchester
Wow I celebrated my 18th birthday on 19th Aug 89 and I was at Wembley watching Bros and what a show and day it was with all the special acts on like Debbie Gibson.
I will be celebrating my 46th birthday next year I hoping to get tickets.
Soo excited, made my day ? went to Wembley stadium for Bros in2 summer when I was 15, this again will be 4 days before my birthday, best present can’t wait xx
Fantastic news. Hopefully i can get a couple of tickets to go with me and my sis . Happy days indeed about hearing this.
It should a belta gig and a great night
New Zealand?
After such an amazing night on Saturday how could my week possibly get any better!! This news is amazing I cannot wait. My 11 year old daughter Gabriella is a massive Matt Goss fan and even got to meet her idol at weekend! Now to show her the other amazing side to this special man #Brosareback and I can’t wait ??
Tickets booked…28 years of waiting over. Well done boys.
Got my tickets today is there any chance of a meet and greet? It’s my 40th birthday 21st July happy to pay for it but would be a dream come true if we could get a quick picture with you both love and hugs
Already got my tickets. Saw you in 1989 when I was just 12. This concert will be just a week before my fortieth birthday and six days after one of my best friends fortieth birthday. This is the best present you could’ve ever given us. Whoop whoop. Xx
One word…
WAHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ?
Love to see you in concert. Cant wait, are you playing in Ireland?
Oh wow, might go to it, I use to live in Windsor, I move to Scotland (Inverness) 23yrs ago, i might fly down just for the weekend, I will bring my daughter with me, I was there at thier concert in 1989, bros in 2 summer, I was only 16yrs old back then, I am now 43yrs old, also I am deaf, I am married with 4 children, I would love to see them face to face this time and loads of photos too, my daughter was a big fan of JLS and I went with her to the concerts, when the boys came to Inverness, it did take me bk when I went to the bros concert in 1989, that was the best day of my life, I will never forget. Teresa thorn xxxxx
This is the most amazing news ever , I have just received a get well card written by Matt that I missed as I am unwell so this is a dream come true knowing both the boys will be back next year , just pray I can get the meet and greet that I never got to on Saturday ! Thanks so much for the wonderful picture and card Matt , it made my year !! Xx
Any chance of some north east dates
Wow this is great news . Can’t wait to see them. I’ve been a fan of bros since I was 15 yrs old. This is excellent news .