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Sarah Scott

90s boyband Five Co Down gig cancelled

Popular 90s boyband Five have cancelled a gig in Co Down this weekend after "not hearing back from promoters".

On Wednesday afternoon, the band issued a statement on social media saying the gig at Bannville House Hotel in Banbridge would not be going ahead.

They were due to perform on Saturday, May 25, but claimed their agents were "repeatedly contacting but not hearing back from the promoters".

Their statement read: "We regretfully inform you that the show this Saturday 25th May in NI has had to be cancelled due to our agents repeatedly contacting but not hearing back from the promoters for any information for months now.

"We hope they are not harmed and are still alive and we are deeply sorry to any fans who are disappointed but there is nothing we can do this time. Next show is Birmingham Gay Pride on Sunday 26th May. See you there."

Boyband 5ive now (Karwai Tang/Getty Images)

The band, originally a five-piece, is now made up of members Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville and Scott Robinson. They shot to fame in 1997 with hits such as Slam Dunk Da Funk and Everybody Get Up.

Belfast Live has contacted Bannville House Hotel for comment.

In a statement on their Facebook page on Tuesday night, the hotel had said the event was "postponed".

Their statement read: "Due to unforeseen circumstances management regret to announce that the FIVE event scheduled for Saturday 25th May has been postponed.

"Anyone who has purchased tickets via Ticket Source or from the Bannville House Hotel directly will be contacted shortly with information on refunds."

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