JLS to play two shows at Utilita Arena

The four members of JLS on stage singing. There is a screen behind them playing a music video with rain pouring down. They are in black clothes and have handheld black microphonesImage source, Getty Images
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The set list looks to be full of their most popular songs

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Boyband JLS will perform two gigs in Birmingham for their The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour.

Originally due to play at the Utilita Arena on 21 November, an extra date on 22 November was added.

The 18-show tour follows their hugely successful 2021 and 2023 headline tours.

Here is everything you need to know about the multi-million album selling band coming to Brum:

When do the shows start?

Doors open both days at 18:00 GMT.

The show's start time is 19:00 GMT, so this is likely when the support act will take to the stage.

JLS perform at about 20:40 GMT, and curfew is 23:00 GMT.

How do I get to the Utilita Arena?

Parking at the arena can be booked on the venue's website, external.

It is a short walk away from several train stations - Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill, as well as Five Ways.

Buses, external run past the arena, and if you travel to Digbeth coach station, the venue is a 30 minute walk away, or a short taxi ride.

Speaking of taxis, the arena has pick up and drop-off points.

What is the set list?

Four members of JLS posing for a photo with an orange background. They have their arms around each other. One member has both hands up in a "rock" hand pose.
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The band said fans could expect "unreal staging"

The set list has not been revealed yet, but JLS said that it had been shaped by the fans.

Earlier this year, they asked fans on social media to vote for songs that they wanted to hear.

There has not been any update yet, but in April, the songs with the most votes were Hottest Girl In The World, Eternal Love and She Makes Me Wanna.

The band promised the shows would bring club vibes and "unreal" staging and production.

The arena's website said some of their most popular songs would be played - including Beat Again, Everybody in Love and The Club Is Alive.

Who is the support act?

A man with dark hair and facial hair on stage singing into a handheld black microphone. He is wearing a black T-shirt, black shirt and pink trousers. He has tattoos on his arms.Image source, Getty Images
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Songwriter and producer, Example, is joining the band for most of the tour

The support act is songwriter, rapper and producer, Example.

His setlist has not yet been confirmed, but it seems likely he will be playing some of his most popular dance tracks.

In a Instagram video posted in September, Example said Changed The Way You Kissed Me, Kickstarts, and We'll Be Coming Back would feature in his set.

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