ONE of our most loved pop icons, Marti Pellow will be tour the UK in 2018 with The Private Collection Tour, including a date in Bournemouth.

The tour, which coms to the town’s Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday, May 29, celebrates Pellow’s 30 years in the industry, including number 1’s and hit singles from his many albums as both a solo artist and with Wet Wet Wet.

When asked about The Private Collection Tour, he said: “Playing live is about sharing a connection with your audience; be that with singing old songs, new songs, borrowed songs - I don’t care where the songs come from - it’s about having the best night out - pure n simple.

“I was just blown away by the amazing response from fans after we did our big concert tour earlier this year – and then exactly the same response after we did a couple of our Private Collection shows in a much more intimate setting – and I thought – if you all really loved those shows - then I want to come out and play these great songs and more for you.

“I want to hear my audience singing and laughing with me and walking away that night knowing me just that little bit better.”

Pellow put together the new concert idea of The Private Collection show following the success of his last tour. He showcased it to sold-out evenings at The Stables in Wavendon and, such was their success, he decided to turn the show into a UK-wide tour in 2018.

He added: “Here’s a show for those that just would love to hear an extraordinary evening of music – from the hits you love the most, with massive brass driven soul numbers to intimate acoustic ballads – and maybe a wee bit of chat along the way - we’ve got everything you love!”

The venues criss-cross the UK and give thousands of fans the opportunity to see one of the country’s favourite performers live on stage. More dates to be announced shortly.

n Tickets are on general sale now, from BH Live Tickets on 0844 576 3000, or online at bhlivetickets.co.uk.