Lucky Boyz will make £1m each on reunion tour

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Boyzone have sparked a £5million bidding war between two leading record companies over their comeback album and tour.

The boys will decide within weeks between their former label, Universal, and Sony/BMG - and they are set to earn a massive £1million each from the deal.

Stephen Gately told us about the reunion plans at the VIP performance of Equus, saying: "I haven't signed on the dotted line yet, but there are offers on the table. We'd love to do it, but it's hard to find time for five people.

"We met in Dublin last month and again in London for a p**s up and to discuss our reunion. Both meetings went very well and for the first time I think all five members are on the same page. It's a matter of finding the right time and the right deal."

In December it was revealed how Stephen, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Ronan Keating are planning a Take That style TV documentary to launch their comeback.

Unlike the new Take That, however, Boyzone will be able to boast a full original line-up.

Keating has been reluctant to include himself in a reunion because of his successful solo career - until now.

A source told us: "Ronan was the final stumbling block, but he is definitely on board now. After seeing how successful the Take That comeback has been he agreed to talk to the boys about a reunion. When they met in Dublin last month it was like they'd never been away and it made Ronan decide 100 per cent he was on board."

The Boyz split in 1999 after lead singer Keating quit to go it alone. Since then Shane has appeared in reality shows, Mikey has been writing music, Keith acted in Coronation Street and Stephen has starred in West End musicals and in ITV's Dancing On Ice.

A music business insider said: "There is a market for boyband comebacks."

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