Blue are back on everyone’s radar and making moves that feel just the right side of nostalgic and exciting. Their brand new album Reflections drops on 9 January 2026, bringing with it that familiar blend of smooth vocals, cheeky hooks and heartfelt lyrics that made them one of the UK’s favourite boy bands back in the day.
The album was teased with singles like: ‘One Last Time’ and ‘Waste My Love’, both of which show that Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan haven’t lost their knack for pop magic. Rather than just releasing the album and heading straight off to bigger stages, Blue have opted for something a touch more personal with a series of album-signing events around the country.
On 9 January 2026, Brighton gets a bit of Blue love with a signing at Resident Music in Brighton. It’s the kind of opportunity fans have always quietly wished for: getting up close and personal with the band in a relaxed setting, swapping stories about favourite tracks and having a moment that’s more about connection than flashbulbs.
And if meeting them isn’t quite enough, the celebrations continue well into the summer. Blue are set to perform at Chalk on 25 July 2026 as part of a string of intimate “outstore” shows that are booked to coincide with the album’s release year. Think less giant arena and more sweaty, up-close gig where every chorus feels like an inside joke between you and your mates. These shows are part of a broader run of small-venue gigs the band are doing around the UK, celebrating not just Reflections, but also the fact that they’ve been making music for 25 years. (wow!)
If you’re in Brighton during one or both of these dates it’s a rare chance to see Blue strip things back and reconnect with the fans who’ve stuck with them from the start. Whether you’ve been a fan since the early days or you’re only just joining the party, this feels like an iconic slice of pop history unfolding right on your doorstep.
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