Hear’Say and Liberty X are back after 25 years, but a crucial ticket detail could catch fans out before the reunion tour
Hear’Say and Liberty X are reuniting for a major 2027 tour, bringing together two groups whose careers began on ITV’s Popstars in 2001.
The joint tour, titled Popstars: The Originals, will visit 13 venues across the UK and Ireland between 17 April and 9 May 2027.
For fans hoping to attend, the most important dates are approaching quickly. The main registered artist presale opens on Wednesday 14 October at 9 am, with general ticket sales beginning on Friday 16 October at 9 am.
However, some venues are offering separate presales on Thursday 15 October, while certain membership schemes provide additional early-access options.
That means not every fan will have access to the same ticket sale.
The reunion also comes with an unexpected lineup difference. Hear’Say are returning without Myleene Klass, while Liberty X, the group formed by the five Popstars finalists who missed out on Hear’Say, will reunite with all five original members.
Here is what fans need to know about the Hear’Say and Liberty X presale, ticket prices, tour dates and returning members.
When is the Hear’Say and Liberty X presale?
The main Hear’Say and Liberty X artist presale begins at 9 am on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Fans who register through the official artist presale arrangements can receive access ahead of the general ticket release.
However, some venues are operating separate presales with different eligibility requirements.
The key dates are:
- Wednesday 14 October, 9 am: Registered artist presale and selected membership presales.
- Thursday 15 October, 9 am: Selected venue and subscriber presales.
- Friday 16 October, 9 am: General ticket sales.
These dates do not mean that every presale is available to everyone.
For example, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro offers an artist presale and an OVO member presale from 14 October, followed by a separate venue presale on 15 October.
According to the official Glasgow ticketing information, eligible OVO members do not need a separate presale code, while artist presale access may require an invitation or unique link.
Manchester’s AO Arena also has a venue presale scheduled for Thursday 15 October.
Fans should check their chosen venue before registering or attempting to buy tickets.
Do you need a presale code for Hear’Say and Liberty X tickets?
Whether a presale code is required depends on the type of early access being offered.
Some presales are available through artist registration, while others require an eligible membership or an account with the venue.
For Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Ticketmaster lists an OVO member presale beginning on Wednesday 14 October.
Eligible OVO members can access that presale through their OVO Live account without entering a separate code.
The artist presale is different. It is intended for fans invited through the artist’s registration arrangements and may require a unique link or code.
Other venues may have their own registration requirements.
There is no confirmed universal presale code that guarantees access to every date on the tour.
Fans should therefore use official artist, venue or ticketing websites rather than relying on codes shared through unofficial social media accounts.
When do Hear’Say and Liberty X tickets go on general sale?
General tickets for Popstars: The Originals go on sale at 9 am on Friday 16 October 2026.
The general sale follows the artist and venue presales earlier in the week.
Tickets will be available through official ticketing partners linked by each venue.
For example, London’s O2 Arena directs customers to AXS, while several other venues list tickets through Ticketmaster.
Fans can check the official Hear’Say and Liberty X ticket listings for participating venues, sale times and booking information.
Ticket availability may differ between venues, particularly where earlier presales have already taken place.
Hear’Say and Liberty X tour dates 2027: Full list of venues
The tour begins in Dublin on 17 April and finishes in Liverpool on 9 May.
| Date | City | Venue |
| 17 April 2027 | Dublin | 3Arena |
| 18 April 2027 | Belfast | SSE Arena |
| 20 April 2027 | Bournemouth | Bournemouth International Centre |
| 21 April 2027 | Nottingham | Motorpoint Arena |
| 25 April 2027 | Brighton | Brighton Centre |
| 28 April 2027 | Cardiff | Utilita Arena |
| 1 May 2027 | Birmingham | BP Pulse LIVE |
| 2 May 2027 | Leeds | First Direct Arena |
| 4 May 2027 | Newcastle | Utilita Arena |
| 5 May 2027 | Glasgow | OVO Hydro |
| 7 May 2027 | London | The O2 |
| 8 May 2027 | Manchester | AO Arena |
| 9 May 2027 | Liverpool | M&S Bank Arena |
The tour will celebrate 25 years since the two groups emerged from Popstars, bringing their biggest hits back to arenas across the UK and Ireland.
Fans should check individual venue listings for confirmed door-opening times, seating arrangements and age restrictions.
How much are Hear’Say and Liberty X tickets?
Ticket prices vary depending on the venue and seating category.
According to the official OVO Hydro event listing, Glasgow tickets are priced between £62.25 and £141.70, including the administration fee but excluding any additional fulfilment charge.
Premium seating at the Glasgow venue is separately listed between £119.65 and £134.65, with additional fulfilment charges potentially applying.
Leeds’ first direct bank arena lists tickets starting from £50 plus fees.
These prices apply to the specified venues and should not be treated as a complete price list for the entire tour.
Fans should check their chosen venue for confirmed prices, seating options and additional booking charges.
Some venues also have specific booking restrictions.
For example, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro has a six-ticket purchase limit per person and per credit card.
Other venues may impose their own limits and age restrictions.
These conditions are venue-specific and should not be assumed to apply across the entire tour.
Why is Myleene Klass not joining the Hear’Say reunion?
Although Hear’Say are returning to celebrate their 25th anniversary, the reunion will not feature all five original members.
Myleene Klass, who rose to fame with the group in 2001, will not be joining the announced tour lineup.
Speaking on Loose Women, Klass explained that her former bandmates had included her in discussions about the reunion.
However, she said she was unable to commit because of her existing commitments.
She also indicated that some details surrounding the reunion were still being worked out and did not completely rule out participating in the future.
For now, the confirmed Hear’Say lineup consists of:
- Kym Marsh
- Suzanne Shaw
- Noel Sullivan
- Danny Foster
Klass’s absence means the group will return as a four-piece rather than with the complete original lineup.
Are all five original Liberty X members returning?
Yes. Unlike Hear’Say, Liberty X are reuniting with all five original members.
The confirmed lineup includes Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Kelli Young, Kevin Simm and Tony Lundon.
That creates an interesting contrast between the two groups.
When Popstars aired in 2001, Hear’Say were assembled as the winning group, while the five finalists who were not selected went on to form their own act.
They initially performed as Liberty before becoming Liberty X.
The group subsequently enjoyed major chart success, including their signature hit Just a Little, which reached number one in the UK.
Now, 25 years later, the five members who missed out on the original winning group are the ones returning together in full.
Why are Hear’Say and Liberty X touring together?
The tour marks 25 years since the groups were formed through Popstars, one of the programmes that helped establish reality television talent competitions in the UK.
Hear’Say achieved immediate success with their debut single Pure and Simple, which reached number one in 2001.
Their follow-up, The Way to Your Love, also topped the UK singles chart.
Liberty X built a successful career of their own, releasing hits including Just a Little, Thinking It Over and Got to Have Your Love.
The joint tour will bring both groups together on the same stage for the first time, celebrating the music and television moment that launched their careers.
It will also give fans the opportunity to see the returning members perform songs associated with the early 2000s pop era.
What should fans check before buying tickets?
With several presale arrangements available, fans should confirm their eligibility before tickets are released.
The most useful checks are whether their chosen venue offers a presale, whether registration is required, which official ticketing provider is handling the event and whether any purchase limits apply.
Fans should also check the total ticket price, including booking and fulfilment fees, before completing a purchase.
Accessibility arrangements can differ between venues. For example, some seating levels at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro are accessible only by stairs, so customers with mobility requirements should review the venue’s accessibility information before booking.
Another important point is that an artist presale registration does not necessarily provide access to every venue’s separate membership or subscriber presale.
Fans should avoid assuming that one registration gives access to every early ticket release.
What happens next for the Hear’Say and Liberty X tour?
The next major milestone is the registered artist presale on Wednesday 14 October, followed by selected venue presales on Thursday 15 October.
General tickets then go on sale on Friday 16 October at 9 am.
Additional details, including ticket availability, prices and any further tour announcements, may become clearer as the sales approach.
For fans of both groups, the reunion offers a chance to revisit the music that defined an era of British pop.
But with different presale arrangements across the tour, knowing when and where to register could be just as important as deciding which concert to attend.