POP icon, Marti Pellow, brings The Private Collection Tour to Bournemouth next week.

The show, which visits the Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday, May 29, celebrates Pellow’s 30 years in the industry, including hit singles as both a solo artist and with Wet Wet Wet.

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 and 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 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 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 available from BH Live Tickets on 0844 576 3000, or online at bhlivetickets.co.uk.