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Sophie McLaughlin

Westlife Belfast support act announced for SSE shows

Irish pop sensations Westlife are ready to bring the magic to Belfast this week as their 'Wild Dreams' tour arrives in Northern Ireland.

Playing at the SSE Arena from Thursday, December 15 to Sunday, December 18, the boyband is ready to wow fans with their biggest hits as part of their European tour.

If you are lucky enough to have tickets to see any of the shows, you may be wondering who will rock the stage before Westlife.

Read more: Westlife stage times, parking, set list guide for Belfast concerts at SSE Arena

Here is what you need to know about Westlife's Belfast support act:

Lyra

Lyra is a singer/songwriter from Cork whose voice and on-stage presence is truly at home on a global stage.

Her songs have been used on worldwide ad campaigns for Van Moof, Guinness, Disney+ and have featured in “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Love Island”.

She has highlighted her love of Irish "luminaries" Enya and Sinéad O'Connor, artists whom critics, among others such as Kate Bush and Florence and the Machine, have subsequently likened her music to.

Doors open at 6.30pm and Lyra will perform at 7.30pm.

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