The X Factor is excited to announce that mentor and judge Ronan Keating will be returning to Australia next March for a concert tour across the country. Joining Ronan will be very special guest, good friend and fellow Irishman, Brian McFadden.

Ronan will play shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Tickets go on sale on Monday 26 November at 9am.

“I’m thrilled that Ronan is playing shows in Australia next year,” says promoter Andrew McManus. “He is so popular here – an honourary Aussie and I can’t wait to see what mischief he and Brian get up to! The lads are going to put on a great show... to be sure!”

As a solo artist Ronan Keating has sold more than 25 million records worldwide, alongside 30 million records with Boyzone. Add this to Brian McFadden’s sales of 40 million records worldwide and that’s a serious amount of records the two artists have sold between them.

Ronan’s soulful pop voice has won him millions of fans around the world and Australia is no exception. As one of The X Factor’s most popular mentors, he considers Australia a second home.

“I can’t wait to play songs from my new album Fires to my Australian fans,” Ronan says. “And to go on tour with one of my best mates is just a bonus!”

EXCLUSIVE: PRE-SALE CODE WORD: 'FIRES' (VALID UNTIL TUES 20 NOV, 19:29PM)

MELBOURNE
Palais Theatre
Friday 1 March

www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

SYDNEY
State Theatre
Monday 4 March

www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

BRISBANE
Riverstage
Thursday 7 March

www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

ADELAIDE
Fringe Festival Adelaide, The Depot
Sunday 10 March
www.venuetix.com.au 08 8225 8888
http://sales.securetix.net.au/event.php?feed_id=MDAwMDEwMDAwMDAwMDI1OA%3D%3D&event_id=252
PERTH
Crown Perth Theatre
Tuesday 12 March
www.ticketek.com.au 132 849
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