We are totally frothing over one of the 2000s’ most loved boy band stars, Ronan Keating, coming to South Africa for a concert tour soon.

I had a wee chat with the Irishman to find out how he feels about coming to our wonderful country (again) and heard more about his journey juggling family and music – check out the interview below.

The Boyzone singer has been going at it solo for quite a few years now (in 2020 he celebrated his 20th year as a solo artist) with around 12 of his own studio albums to boast.

Keating began his illustrious music career back in 1993 when he auditioned for the (then) brand-new Irish boy band and now, 30 years later, he’s still going strong as a singer/ songwriter, as well as a broadcaster, TV presenter, actor, philanthropist, loving husband and dedicated father.

The family part of Ronan Keating’s life is very important, and he’ll be bringing his wife and three (out of five) children – sons Jack, Coco and Cooper – on tour with him to South Africa this March.

Those keen for a little Y2k nostalgia and a need to belt out “You say it best when you say nothing at all” can catch Ronan Keating live at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on Friday, March 3 (Ronan’s birthday, nogal) and at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria on Sunday, March 5.

 

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Yep, you saw that right. We at 2OceansVibe, along with Breakout Events, have a wee giveaway up our sleeves.

You can stand a chance to win one of two double tickets giveaways to watch Ronan Keating live at Kirstenbosch Gardens on March 3.

The first prize is a set of double tickets along with a meet and greet, while the second prize is just a set of double tickets.

All you need to do is follow 2OceansVibe and Breakout Events on either Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, as well as like the post, make a quick comment and tag a mate, and then share the post to your story/feed to win.

Winners will be announced on Monday, February 27.

Check out the giveaway post on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook.

Catch an *exclusive* glimpse of Ronan Keating, who sat down with me for a fun Zoom interview:

Here are all the deets if you just want to go ahead and purchase tickets already:

Citadel in association with Smile FM is pleased to present Ronan Keating Live at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
Time: Gates open 6PM, concert starts at 7PM
Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Address: Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735
Ticket Prices: From R645 (excluding ticket service fee)
Buy Tickets Here (on sale now)

Citadel in association with Jacaranda FM is pleased to present Ronan Keating Live at SunBet Arena

Date: Sunday, March 5, 2023
Time: Gin Garden opens at 2PM, the arena opens at 4PM, and the show starts at 5PM
Venue: SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino
Address: 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria 0010
Ticket Prices: From R345 – R1 195 (excluding ticket service fee)
Buy Tickets Here (on sale now)

Singing: “The smile on your face lets me know that you need me. There’s a truth in your eyes saying you’ll never leave me. The touch of your hand says you’ll catch me wherever I fall“…

All together now: “You say it best when you say nothing at all“…