Brighton Centre – 31st October 2025
5 stars
Five’s triumphant return to the Brighton Centre was a fun-filled celebration of pure nineties pop. The long-awaited reunion of one of the era’s most successful boy bands felt like a collective time warp, as thousands of fans came together to relive the soundtrack of their youth.Â
For the opening night of the Keep On Movin’ 2025 tour, anticipation was high, and the energy inside the packed venue was unmistakable. When the lights dimmed and all five original members appeared together for the first time in around twenty-five years, the roar that followed said it all. This was a moment many had been waiting for.
Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon bounded on stage and wasted no time diving straight into Slam Dunk (Da Funk). The familiar beat hit and the audience was instantly on its feet, waving arms and singing every word. The choreography might have been a touch looser than in their heyday, but their enthusiasm and genuine delight in being back together made up for it. There was an easy chemistry between them that made the performance feel natural, unforced and utterly entertaining.
The energy stayed high with When The Lights Go Out and Got the Feelin’, two of their biggest crowd-pleasers. The years melted away as fans belted out every lyric with abandon, and the band matched that excitement with confident, playful performances. Five always stood out for their slightly rough-around-the-edges style and a touch more attitude than most boy bands, and that spark was still there. They owned their nineties swagger with pride rather than nostalgia.
Between songs, they chatted easily with the audience, sharing memories and teasing one another in the same cheeky way that made them so likeable back in the day. It felt relaxed and genuine, more like a group of friends catching up than a polished pop production. When they slowed things down for It’s the Things You Do and Closer to Me, the atmosphere softened. The crowd swayed, voices joined in unison, and Scott’s vocals stood out beautifully, giving the moment a warm, emotional edge.
Then came a stretch of pure, unfiltered fun. Let’s Dance turned the arena into a party, while Partyline 555-On-Line brought tongue-in-cheek humour and a few nostalgic dance moves that got everyone laughing. Human showcased their surprisingly strong harmonies, and If Ya Gettin’ Down reignited the crowd’s energy just when it seemed it couldn’t get any louder.
Their version of We Will Rock You filled the hall with pounding claps and foot-stomps, reminding everyone why their bold Queen cover became such a hit. The energy was immense, with every person in the room joining in on the famous rhythm.
The emotional highlight came with Until the Time Is Through. The lights dimmed to a soft gold, the group stood shoulder to shoulder, and for a few minutes, the hall was still. Then came Rapper’s Delight, their cheeky nod to old-school hip-hop, performed with the kind of charm only Five could pull off.
They closed with Everybody Get Up, and it was impossible not to. Confetti burst, the crowd jumped, and the Brighton Centre turned into a full-blown nineties party. As the final notes rang out, smiles spread across every face.
Five’s reunion proved that great pop music doesn’t always age. It can just get better with time. They didn’t chase trends or try to be something new. They simply delivered a night of fun, nostalgia and energy that reminded everyone why they fell in love with the band in the first place. For one unforgettable evening, Five made Brighton move again.
