Westlife concert review: Lifting spirits with timeless tunes

Irish boy band Westlife gives a rousing performance in its first post-pandemic concert in Malaysia. Photo: Handout

In the 1990s, way before the pop groups of the east swept the globe and dominated charts, the biggest stars were the boy bands of the west.

Much like today’s groups, the ones that grabbed the most attention were those with punchy tunes, over-the-top concerts, and spirited dance choreography.