Boy band fans flock to Glasgow for first of three Westlife shows

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.”

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